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1. What duo would you rather build around ?

2. Which duo would be better in their prime?

Jokic and Miller for both. They will break every offensive record in the books and you KNOW they'll both bring it in the Playoffs. Both are also extremely durable.

I think Lillard/KG will also be extremely good, but Garnett has his Playoff issues and Lillard has durability concerns. KG's defense helps but I don't think it is enough to make up for the fact that Jokic and Miller could easily lead a 125+ ORtg team.

1. KG Lillard, even just on the fact that you're getting a shitton of longevity with KG. Jokic isn't there yet. If you can guarantee me the average expected aging curve for Jokic comparables... I'll probably take Jokic/Lillard

2. Prime is tough. I think KG+Lillard together might be slightly better, but Jokic+Miller mighthave a much wider range of mega good teams due to being easier to build around. So maybe taking the latter, but it's close

Lillard's game dips too much in the playoffs. That run he had in 21 is a massive outlier compared to the rest of his playoffs.

I also think KG slightly regresses in the playoffs too.

Jokic/Miller arguably perform better in the playoffs than RS. I'd pick them. Historic offense incoming with those 2.

KG is far and away the best defender, but it doesn’t make up for the offensive gap, especially given how resilient offensively Miller/Jokic would be in the playoffs.