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They say basketball runs in the blood in some families. Well, this claim is certainly justified by certain families which have multiple members plying their trade in the NBA today. Read on to find the top 5 brother combos in the NBA today!
5. Brook and Robin Lopez
Both the Lopez brothers played for Stanford Cardinal before making the plunge to the NBA, where they have enjoyed a consolidated run, ever since.
Brook, who was drafted 10th overall in the 2008 NBA draft, played for most of his career with the Brooklyn Nets. He was a regular in the setup for his first three seasons, playing ALL 82 games, a feat that hardly any other player in the game can claim. While his fourth season was derailed by injuries, Brook returned in hot form and his consistently impressive performances saw him get selected as an All-Star in the 2012-13 season! In fact, Brook Lopez is the all-time leading scorer in Nets franchise history! He has since been traded to the Lakers, and currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Brook has certainly been an impactful player, not just for the Nets franchise, but for the NBA in general. Brook is also credited with changing the way the Center position is utilized in the NBA! He has taken more three-point attempts than any other center in the league and has evolved his game to better suit the changes that the NBA has undergone. On the offensive end, Brook is a force to be reckoned with and can certainly be a fearsome addition to the offensive lineup of any NBA franchise.
Robin Lopez, in comparison, had a slower start to his NBA career. After starting all games for Stanford in college and breaking the records for most blocks by a freshman in a single season, he played second fiddle to the legendary Shaquille O' Neal in the Phoenix Suns organization. After Shaq departed for the Cavs the following season, Lopez saw increased game-time. He put up a stat line of 8.4 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block per game but was injured towards the end of the season. In the following two seasons, his stat line worsened and he was traded to the New Orleans Hornets eventually. This was the only stimulus that Lopez needed. He produced career highs in nearly every field for himself and started every game of the season! He then went on to record 29 double-doubles in a single season for the Portland Trailblazers, the most in franchise history! After becoming a fan favorite in Portland due to his consistently electrifying performances and engagement with the community, Lopez went on to play for the Knicks and the Bulls as well. While he has been more of a journeyman compared to Robin, his achievements speak for themselves and are a testimony to the fact that he has enjoyed no less impactful a tenure in the NBA than his brother has.
Their pairing would definitely be ranked higher on this list if not for a disparate contribution ratio. However, together, the Lopez twins have undeniably made their mark on the history of the NBA and have enjoyed prolonged, successful careers on the court.
5. Brook and Robin Lopez
Both the Lopez brothers played for Stanford Cardinal before making the plunge to the NBA, where they have enjoyed a consolidated run, ever since.
Brook, who was drafted 10th overall in the 2008 NBA draft, played for most of his career with the Brooklyn Nets. He was a regular in the setup for his first three seasons, playing ALL 82 games, a feat that hardly any other player in the game can claim. While his fourth season was derailed by injuries, Brook returned in hot form and his consistently impressive performances saw him get selected as an All-Star in the 2012-13 season! In fact, Brook Lopez is the all time leading scorer in Nets franchise history! He has since been tradedto the Lakers, and currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Brook has certainly been an impactful players, not just for the Nets franchise, but for the NBA in general. Brook is also credited with changing the way the Center position is utilized in the NBA! He has taken more three point attempts than any other center in the league and has evolved his game to better suit the changes that the NBA has undergone. On the offensive end, Brook is a force to be reckoned with and can certainly be a fearsome addition to the offensive lineup of any NBA franchise.
Robin Lopez, in comparison, had a slower start to his NBA career. After starting all games for Stanford in college and breaking the records for most blocks by a freshman in a single season, he played second fiddle to the legendary Shaquille O' Neal in the Phoenix Suns organisation. After Shaq departed for the Cavs the following season, Lopez saw increased game-time. He put up a stat line of 8.4 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block per game but was injured towards the end of the season. In the following two seasons, his stat line worsened and he was traded to the New Orleans Hornets eventually. This was the only stimulus that Lopez needed. He produced career highs in nearly every field for himself and started every game of the season! He then went on to record 29 double-doubles in a single season for the Portland Trailblazers, the most in franchise history! After becoming a fan favorite in Portland due to his consistently electrifying performances and engagement with the community, Lopez went on to play for the Knicks and the Bulls as well. While he has been more of a journeyman compared to Robin, his achievements speak for themselves and are testimony to the fact that he has enjoyed no less impactful a tenure in the NBA than his brother has.
Their pairing would definitely be ranked higher on this list if not for a disparate contribution ratio. However, together, the Lopez twins have undeniably made their mark on the history of the NBA and have enjoyed prolonged, successful careers on the court.
4. Marcus and Markieff Morris
The Morris twins are different from the Lopez twins in the sense that they have both performed at a roughly comparable level in the NBA. This is as opposed to certain other brother pairings in which the lion's share of the tandem is enjoyed one of the siblings. Their roughly similar contributions have ensured that they enjoy a comparatively higher ranking on our list. The Morris twins took college basketball by storm at Kansas when they evolved into a two-man wrecking crew at the center position for the Jayhawks, tearing opposition defenses apart while anchoring themselves firmly at the heart of their own team's defense.
In their first year in the NBA, both Marcus and Markieff put up eerily similar stat lines: 7.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 1.1 APG for Markieff and 7.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG and 0.7 APG for Marcus.
Markieff has had the more consolidated career of the two- playing for the Phoenix Suns for 6 of his 7 seasons in the NBA. For the first two of those seasons, Morris was locked in battle with Marcin Gortat for the Center position for the Suns. The healthy competition pushed him to post better stat lines- matching game and career scoring highs of 22 points (Tied with Gortat at the time), before going on to record better scoring games and grabbing a career-high 17 rebounds in the game versus the Dallas Mavericks in his sophomore NBA season. Markieff has, over the course of his career, established himself as a reliable player who is capable of both anchoring the defense, grabbing rebounds and contributing to the offensive endeavors of the team, while being injury free. He is a reliable, injury-free player that teams can bank on for consistently satisfactory performances. He currently plays for the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference, where they are looking to engage in a tussle for dominance against the Celtics, especially since King James is headed to the West to play for the Lakers.
Marcus, on the other hand, has been more of a journeyman. However, this has not been a hindrance in him contributing just as much as his brother has to the league and the teams which he has played for. Drafted by the Rockets, Marcus was initially assigned to the NBA D League to further his development and rarely got game time in his rookie season. However, by the time his sophomore season rolled out, he saw himself being utilized as a backup for Patrick Patterson and nearly tripled his three-point shooting from a paltry 12% to a really commendable 38%. He even played with his brother Markieff for two seasons in Phoenix! While in Phoenix, Marcus recorded career highs in rebounds AND scoring in the same game! With a 34 point, 12 rebound game, he also became only the second player, after, *ahem* *ahem* Brook Lopez, to record a 30 point, 10 rebound double-double off the bench. He has gone on to represent the Detroit Pistons, playing for whom he grabbed his current career scoring high of 37 points, and the Boston Celtics, whom he anchors the Center position for.
3. Justin and Jrue Holiday
The Holiday brothers are different from the other brother pairs considered till now in that they are not twins. However, much like the other pairings on this list, one of the Holiday brothers has had extended tenures with their respective franchise while the other is a journeyman.
Jrue, the younger Holiday, played four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers before going on to play for the New Orleans Pelicans. While with the Sixers, Jrue made the All-Star team in 2013. Moreover, with the passage of time, he has evolved his game and was selected to the All- NBA Defensive First Team in 2018. Jrue is a vital cog in the New Orleans outfit and is central to their offensive endeavors. As starting point guard, Jrue exploded in the first round of the 2018 playoffs- helping the Pels to sweep the 3rd Seeded Blazers in the first round- a results not one pundit in the league predicted to go their way. With improvements in the Defensive end and a much improved three point shot (1.5 three pointers made per game- the most in his career, yet), expect big things from the experienced Jrue in the future.
Justin Holiday, on the other hand, has been the journeyman of the duo- playing for various NBA outfits as well as for Hungarian teams! After going undrafted in the 2011 draft, he joined Hungarian outfit Okapi Aalstar where he won the Hungarian League and the Hungarian Cup. He played in the NBA D league for for the Odaho Stampede for one season, where he made the All-NBA D League Third Team and Defensive Second Team, before finally making his NBA debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2014, Holiday signed for the Warriors for two seasons and won the NBA title with the team in 2015! He has gone on to play for the Knicks, Hawks and Bulls since.
In the Holiday duo, the lion's share of the limelight and prominence has been enjoyed by Jrue till now, but that is not to take away from the fact that Justin is one of the most reliable role players in the league. Part of the reason why he is a journeyman is that many NBA teams who want quick fixes to leaks in certain areas of their team sign Holiday, who happens to be a reliable role players wo can come off the bench to contribute. Moreover, the Holiday chapter in the NBA is far from over, with Aaron Holiday the latest addition to the league! Holiday was drafted this season and is in line to play in the NBA and carry on the proud Holiday hooping tradition in the league!
2. Seth and Stephen Curry
The Curry pairing is possibly one of the most disparate on this list because of the huge difference in terms of impact. Steph is one of the biggest names in the league, an all time great by all means, while Seth has some way to go before reaching those heights. However, due to Steph's individual brilliance, the overall impact of the pairing in the NBA rockets up.
Seth, the younger of the brothers, displayed elite scoring ability while playing college basketball for the Duke University Blue Devils. However, that was not enough to rpevent him from going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft. He then gained experience and furthered his development in the NBA D League where he was selected to the All- NBA D League First and Third Teams in 2015 and 2014 respectively. During both of those seasons, he was named a D League All-Star, all while he was in his Rookie D League Season! He also made the NBA D League All-Rookie First Team. After making the leap to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings, and later the Dallas Mavericks, Seth has been improving steadily. His scoring and general offense, including his three shooting has improved consistently and he was fast becoming a reliable starter for the Mavs before a tibia issue, unfortunately, sidelined him for the entire remainder of the 2017-18 season. Seth has currently agreed on terms with the Portland Trailblazers where he will be expected to share offensive duties with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
Words fall short of capturing Steph's brilliance and contributions to the sport as a whole. He has been widely credited with revolutionizing the way the sport is played as a whole, shifting the limelight from the Centers to the perimeter players. Curry is undeniably an all time great and is a lock for the Hall of Fame. He is quite possibly the greatest shooter of ALL TIME and is projected to surpass the legendary Ray Allen in all time three pointers made list. He has the record for the most threes made in a single season and has consistently topped his own achievements! All the while blowing the minds of the pundits wrong! Stephen Curry is currently a three time NBA champion, two time MVP (Including the only unanimous MVP selection in NBA history) and a perennial All-Star. What we're witnessing right now with Stephen Curry is history in the making. Enough said.
1. Pau and Marc Gasol
Pau and Marc Gasol are the best, most significant brother pairing in NBA history. Period. Their pairing is not disparate and does not rest heavily on the accolades of one brother. Instead, both the Gasol brothers are NBA superstars in their own right. They are also the only pair of brothers who are international players to make the list. Together, the Gasol brothers have led Spain, whom they represent internationally, to two Olympic Silver Medals, one FIBA Basketball World Cup Title and Two Eurobasket titles. They have been an instrumental reason behind Spain challenging the previously unquestioned dominance of the USA on the world basketball stage.
Pau, the older of the Gasol brothers, is a two time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and has made 6 NBA All-Star appearances. While Pau started his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, it was at Lakers that he truly flourished into one of the game's all-time greats. Pau has also made the All-NBA team four times and was NBA Rookie of the Year in 2002! He started his career in Spain with FC Barcelona and amassed a host of European accolades as well before making his mark in the NBA. His European accolades include Spanish League Champion, King's Cup winner and Finals MVP. He was also the MVP of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2006!
The younger Gasol, Marc, unlike certain other players on this list, is not in the shadow cast by the achievements of the other brother in the least. Despite Pau's considerable achievements, Marc has stamped his authority as an elite player on the NBA stage. Like Pau, Marc began his basketball career in Spain for FC Barcelona, with whom he won the Spanish league in 2004. He then moved to Akasvayu Girona, playing for whom he was named the Spanish League MVP and was selected to the All-Spanish League Team. After making the plunge to the NBA, Marc moved from strength to strength. He is a three-time NBA All-Star and was even named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2013! Marc has also been named to the All-NBA Team twice in his career.
Together, the Gasol brothers have left a legacy that is quite unmatched by any other brotherly pairing in NBA history and have set lofty standards of personal and professional achievement in the world of basketball!
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