Flash forward 8-10 years - What big names do you see playing together past their primes?

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Flash forward 8-10 years - What big names do you see playing together past their primes? 

Post#1 » by Cubbies2120 » Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:25 pm

If we take a trip down memory lane, just 8-10 years ago, half the Nets and Lakers players were superstars / max contracts.

Obviously most of those players are significantly past their primes, whether due to injury, age, or a combination of both. Which brings me to my question...

What current star players can you see joining forces in their last few years in the league? Which ones would surprise you?
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Post#3 » by Ballerhogger » Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:27 am

Ja and mobely on the lakers :)
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Post#4 » by Phreak50 » Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:34 am

Simmons, Embiid.
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Post#5 » by Mavrelous » Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:39 am

KAT and D'Lo, oh wait...
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Post#6 » by lonzo_pelota » Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:39 am

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Post#7 » by Swish1906 » Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:48 am

Luka and the Joker.
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Post#8 » by BigGargamel » Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:14 am

Swish1906 wrote:Luka and the Joker.


I was just about to say this one. But on my Nuggets please..not your Mavs :)
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Post#9 » by Warriorfan » Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:27 am

KD comes back to GS 5 yrs from now to play with Curry
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Post#10 » by DusterBuster » Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:28 am

BuddyBuckets wrote:Zion and RJ


Zion won’t be in the league in 8-10 years. Injuries will have him out before that I think.
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Post#11 » by Clav » Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:32 am

Trae and Doncic playing for the Knicks :lol:
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Post#12 » by asero » Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:27 am

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Post#13 » by Blacksheep25 » Sat Jan 15, 2022 5:09 am

Why are people listing guys who will be 30-32 in 8/10 years? They’ll be two years younger than Steph is now at that point.

I’ll go Giannis at 37 with a 38 year old Bradley Beal and 39 year old Kyrie coming back after a two year layoff spent fighting with Boko Haram.
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Post#14 » by BuddyBuckets » Sat Jan 15, 2022 5:51 am

DusterBuster wrote:
BuddyBuckets wrote:Zion and RJ


Zion won’t be in the league in 8-10 years. Injuries will have him out before that I think.


Never say never. This duo may happen sooner rather than later anyways
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Post#15 » by MaxZaslofskyJr » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:56 am

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Post#16 » by SUPERVILLAIN » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:54 am

* Devin Booker and D'Angelo Russell
* Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball
* Ben Simmons and Karl Anthony-Towns
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Post#17 » by DutchManDanFan » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:54 am

Steph and Giannis, before Steph is 40.
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Post#18 » by Optms » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:56 am

I can see Jokic eventually making his way onto the Lakers. Possibly Luka as well. Both.
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Post#19 » by Hallstar » Sat Jan 15, 2022 11:00 am

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Post#20 » by DusterBuster » Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:36 pm

BuddyBuckets wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:
BuddyBuckets wrote:Zion and RJ


Zion won’t be in the league in 8-10 years. Injuries will have him out before that I think.


Never say never. This duo may happen sooner rather than later anyways


Not saying the duo will never happen. Just that even if it does, it won’t be in 8-10 years and we’d probably only get like 30 game of them playing together where Zion isn’t injured
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