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The modern NBA is all about building super teams, as franchises try to stockpile stars on their roster. This has resulted in almost every playoff team having a dynamic duo, whether it's championship favorites LA Lakers or postseason hopefuls the New Orleans Pelicans.
In this article, we take a look at the top 5 NBA duos aged 30 or above.
Listing the top 5 pairs in the NBA who have crossed 30 years of age
Some NBA players have aged like fine wine, remaining on top of their game even after crossing 30 years of age. LeBron James is the finest example, as the 'King' continues to dominate the league even at 36 years old.
On that note, let's take a look at the top-five NBA duos in the league who have crossed 30 years of age -
#5 - Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
The Miami Heat signaled their intention to compete for the 2021-22 NBA championship by pulling off a superb move for veteran point guard Kyle Lowry this offseason. The former Toronto Raptors star joins a strong Miami Heat side that already has Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
Butler and Lowry will likely start in the Miami Heat backcourt, and the duo is among the most well-rounded players in the league. Both players are adept at playmaking and defense, and Lowry compensates well for Butler's iffy shooting.
Lowry has a championship win to his name, and Butler will be hoping the guard helps him win one as well.
#4 - Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Having won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green remain one of the most fearsome duos in the league. Curry is usually coupled with his 'Splash Brother' Klay Thompson, but the shooting guard's absence in the last two seasons has led to his on-court bond with Green becoming even stronger than before.
Curry and Green's skill set is completely different, as the former specializes at shooting, while Green is a below-average shooter. However, Green's basketball IQ and defense are unrivaled, and the pair make for a brilliant combination for head coach Steve Kerr.
#3 - Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
The LA Clippers got the formula right when they decided to unite two athletic wings in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019. Both players are small forwards who are comfortable on both sides of the ball and possess the talent to change the game in a matter of seconds.
George didn't have the greatest start to his LA Clippers tenure but won fans' hearts with a brilliant run during the 2021 postseason. Leonard has also been pivotal in the Clippers' relative success, and the duo will be looking to win the franchise's maiden ring in the upcoming season.
#2 - LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, LA Lakers
The LA Lakers sent shockwaves across the league when they pulled off a move to land Russell Westbrook this summer, creating a stellar trifecta of him, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James and Westbrook are both more than 30 years old but remain forces to be reckoned with.
James, in particular, is arguably still the best player in the league thanks to his never-deteriorating physical tools and feel for the game. Westbrook, meanwhile, is a brilliant athlete who is a walking triple-double.
The Lakers are gunning for a record-breaking 18th championship, and the aforementioned duo will have to be at their best to win it for them.
#1 - Kevin Durant and James Harden, Brooklyn Nets
Coming in at number one is the pairing of Kevin Durant and James Harden, both of whom have won an MVP award each in their careers.
Durant has more or less cemented his status as the best player in the league following his exploits in the 2021 NBA postseason and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and is inarguably the best scorer in the NBA at the moment.
His partner-in-crime James Harden is no less, as he has changed his game to play the point guard role for the Brooklyn Nets. Harden's playmaking prowess was always underrated, and now the NBA fraternity has started to take note of what a brilliant passer he is.
