Build around and Prime duo: Jokic & Miller or KG and Lillard

[1993Playoffs]

1. What duo would you rather build around ?

2. Which duo would be better in their prime?

[ardee]

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.

[kayess]

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

[TheGOATRises007]

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.

[No-more-rings]

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.