Updated: Top 25 Most Dynamic Duos in NBA History As Of April 2022

#11 Willis Reed and Walt Frazier (New York Knicks)

Willis Reed who was drafted in 1964 and Walt Frazier in 1967, which gave New York its greatest run in NBA history. They took some time to come into the elite stage but showed that they had an extremely well-rounded game from the time they entered the league.

Although there were signs of brilliance, the Knicks had a tough time during the 60s. Reed though was a constant at the All-Star game.

Both Reed and Frazier were known for their defense and eventually, it paid off.

In 1970, Reed won the regular season MVP, All-Star MVP, and Finals MVP becoming the first man to do so. He along with fellow All-Star Frazier led New York to its first-ever NBA championship by defeating the Lakers. In Game 5, Reed went down with an injury and things looked bleak. He amazingly came back for just two minutes in Game 7 and scoring the first two baskets of the game.

In 1972, Reed only played eleven games but the Knicks still managed to make the Finals. They lost to the Lakers on this attempt.

The following season, Reed due to constant injuries was less of a threat. The team relied more on Frazier. They beat the Lakers in five games to complete the bounce back and clinching the franchise's second title in three years. Frazier's defense on Jerry West during this series was said to be the most integral factor in their second run to the title.

The following season was Reed's final year in the league and Frazier was also eventually traded to the Cavaliers. The duo ended up giving New York it's first and only two titles in Basketball.