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The LA Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets have put together two of the most dominant rosters of all time ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. The cross-conference rivals are favorites to reach the NBA Finals, and battle it out for the championship.
Both teams comfortably fit into the bracket of a 'super team' due to the exceptional talent at their disposal. The two were favorites to meet in the finals last year, had it not been for injuries plaguing both the rosters.
This time, the LA Lakers will be led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets will rely heavily on Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. Most of these players have had their histories of being teammates or fierce rivals over the years.
The trios will be supported by some of the most high-profile veterans in the league, most of whom are chasing the first NBA championship win of their careers. The formation of these two rosters has seen some jaw-dropping facts pop up.
On that note, here's a look at five of the most incredible ones regarding the two super teams.
#5 Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers have 11 All-Stars from the 2015 NBA All-Star game
The LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, as mentioned earlier, have signed some of the most high-profile veterans this offseason. Most of them regularly earned All-Star selections in their careers a few years back.
In 2015, 11 players across both teams played the All-Star game. The Brooklyn Nets' present team accounts for six of them - Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Paul Millsap, LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin.
Meanwhile, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony and Marc Gasol are the current LA Lakers players to have featured in that All-Star game.
#4 LA Lakers signing eight players aged 32 or more this offseason are the most by a team in NBA history
The LA Lakers' roster has garnered mixed reactions from fans and analysts. Despite the level of talent they possess, there are concerns about their average roster age, which is roughly 32 years. With DeAndre Jordan expected to sign with the franchise, the Lakers will have a total of 11 players aged 30 or more next season.
DeAndre Jordan's signing will also mean the LA Lakers will have signed eight players aged 32 or more this offseason. According to ESPN Stats & Info, it would be the most by any team in NBA history.
The LA Lakers seem confident in their roster, though, and will hope to put on a show next season and win a record 18th NBA championship.
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#3 LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have 7 of the top 8 active players with the most points in NBA history
The LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have some of the most elite scorers in their ranks. At least seven players across the two rosters are among the top eight active players with the most points in the NBA right now.
The list is led by LA Lakers' duo, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, followed by former OKC Thunder trio, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook. LaMarcus Aldridge (seventh) and Dwight Howard (eighth) complete the list.
Chris Paul is the only non-Lakers or Nets player in the top eight, ranking sixth among active players with the most points in NBA history.
#2 LA Lakers have 8 players in their squad who have earned an All-NBA selection
The LA Lakers boast a squad of the most decorated players of all time and multiple potential future Hall of Famers.
Eight of their players have made an All-NBA team at some point. Among them are LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Marc Gasol and DeAndre Jordan.
The Lakers will be heavily banking on the experience of these stars. Not all of them would have the same impact they had during their primes. But it's always worth having players who have so much experience and longevity. It could be the difference-maker for the Lakers in crunch situations during the upcoming season.
#1 LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have a combined 104 All-Star selections between them
The LA Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets have plenty of All-Stars in their ranks. Not all of them would be at the same level at this stage of their careers. But back in the day, these players featured regularly in All-Star weekends.
The LA Lakers, with the addition of DeAndre Jordan, will have 60 All-Star selections. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have 44 All-Star selections in their roster. So it will be interesting to see which star-studded team comes out on top when the two sides square off next season.
