Who has had the best combined legacy?

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Which tandem has had the best combined legacy?

Michael Jordan / Barkley
1
5%
Lebron James / Dirk
4
19%
Kareem / D-Wade
1
5%
Bill Russell / Karl Malone
0
No votes
Tim Duncan / Giannis
1
5%
Wilt / Kevin Durant
0
No votes
Shaq / KG
2
10%
Magic / Nikola Jokic
1
5%
Hakeem / Steph Curry
4
19%
Kobe / Larry Bird
7
33%
 
Total votes: 21

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Who has had the best combined legacy? 

Post#1 » by mdonnelly1989 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:53 pm

In terms of accomplishments, accolades, total career contributions...ETC
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Re: Who has had the best combined legacy? 

Post#2 » by penbeast0 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:55 pm

Well, I'm assuming this focuses to a large degree on off-court as well as on. If legacy includes being a role model, I wouldn't ever vote to be like Mike. All were amazing on court so that's where the biggest separation comes in.

So, I go with Hakeem/Curry. If you are just talking basketball legacy (on court, not including things like marketing, behavior, etc.) they might still be my choice but add in Hakeem's work for Africa, both of their development and maturing over their careers, etc. and they are a clear choice for me.
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Re: Who has had the best combined legacy? 

Post#3 » by nate33 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:10 pm

Hakeem/Curry or Magic/Jokic
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Post#4 » by Statlanta » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:28 pm

Russell with Malone longevity would lap the field in terms of Goat candidacy legacy
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Post#5 » by SNPA » Tue Aug 1, 2023 12:10 am

Bird is ROY/MVP/FMVP/COY/EOY. It’s easily going to be him.
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Re: Who has had the best combined legacy? 

Post#6 » by Jaivl » Tue Aug 1, 2023 11:10 am

Yeah it's pretty clearly gonna be Kobe Bird in the eyes of fans.
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