The greatest/most competitive "Twin Towers" in the NBA history?

[alexandreben]

Which are the greatest/most competitive "Twin Towers" in the NBA history?

Speaking of the best twin towers, I can only think of three:

1. Wilt Chamberlain + Nate Thurmond

2. Ralph Sampson + Hakeem Olajuwon

3. David Robinson + Tim Duncan


Let the discussion begins, shall we?

[magnax1]

I thought Thurmond barely played When Wilt was around? Probably Duncan Robinson.

[heyhey]

Bynum and Pau Gasol. Greatest frontcourt combination in the history of the game.

[alexandreben]

I thought Thurmond barely played When Wilt was around? Probably Duncan Robinson.
Yes, Thurmond was Wilt's backup in his first season, sometimes played as twin towers as well but quite limited... the next season Wilt got that heart problem and was traded to Phila in the middle of the season...

But the twin towers like Wilt+Thurmond is indeed, IMHO, the most competitive twin towers in the NBA history, had wilt not be traded, they probably could show up in the finals more than they did, and probably could win some titles together and become the greatest twin towers of all time.

Sampson+Olajuwon is amazing... they could kick Duncan Robinson's a$$

[alexandreben]

Bynum and Pau Gasol. Greatest frontcourt combination in the history of the game.
Dude... are you joking??!! Bynum+Gasol??!!

[Fatal9]

Apparently, the greatest twin tower combo (Wilt and young Thurmond) was 11-33, the worst team in the league at the time, before the Warriors decided to trade Wilt and go with young Thurmond (cheaper) as their center. That sound like the greatest twin tower duo to you? :rolleyes:

1. Duncan and Robinson
2. Hakeem and Sampson
3. Parish and McHale

edit: forgot about mchale/parish

[keep-itreal]

Dude... are you joking??!! Bynum+Gasol??!!

3 straight finales appearance, back to back championships?

oh wait, its all credit to kobe

[heyhey]

Dude... are you joking??!! Bynum+Gasol??!!

Gasol - most skilled and arguably bigman in the game

Bynum - 3rd best center in the game today.

two legit 7 footers. :confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:

The joke is on you brah.

[dawsey6]

Bynum and Pau Gasol. Greatest frontcourt combination in the history of the game.

They are not even as good as Parish/McHale, much less the D-Rob/Duncan or Hakeem/Sampson.

Ease up.

[FCN]

"The Iron Curtain", aka Ilgauskas + Potapenko :oldlol:

[Kellogs4toniee]

Although under-sized in terms of actual Tower size, the DPOY Ben Wallace + Rasheed deserves a mention because there defensive intensity was just as competitive as any of the other Twin Towers mentioned.

[Rizko]

Although under-sized in terms of actual Tower size, the DPOY Ben Wallace + Rasheed deserves a mention because there defensive intensity was just as competitive as any of the other Twin Towers mentioned.
Twin Towers indicates that both players are tall players (like 7 ft+), so while both Wallace's have formed a good front court, they're definitely not twin towers.

[momo]

I am not nominating them, but do not forget Ewing & Cartwright.

[alexandreben]

Apparently, the greatest twin tower combo (Wilt and young Thurmond) was 11-33, the worst team in the league at the time, before the Warriors decided to trade Wilt and go with young Thurmond (cheaper) as their center. That sound like the greatest twin tower duo to you? :rolleyes:

1. Duncan and Robinson
2. Hakeem and Sampson
3. Parish and McHale

edit: forgot about mchale/parish
Oh..please, Thurmond was a rookie by then, and most of time as Wilt's back up, don't forget that Wilt was ill... the truth is Wilt is most powerful offensive player and Thurmond is arguably the 2nd best defender of all time in NBA history, had they work together a few years, it could be best twin towers.

[BlueandGold]

Robinson/duncan

and then Wilt/Baylor or Wilt/Kareem

[alexandreben]

mchale/parish
I remembered that Wilt ranked Parish as the top 10 greatest center of all time? maybe NO.6 or something, it slipped my mind

McHale's footwork is freaking unbelivable!! With respect, is he a bit of short for a tower?

[Horatio33]

I remembered that Wilt ranked Parish as the top 10 greatest center of all time? maybe NO.6 or something, it slipped my mind

McHale's footwork is freaking unbelivable!! With respect, is he a bit of short for a tower?

McHale's arms were about 8 feet each. made up for (tiny) lack of height.

[eeemmad]

Bynum and Pau Gasol. Greatest frontcourt combination in the history of the game.

/thread

Good day sir...

[jlauber]

Apparently, the greatest twin tower combo (Wilt and young Thurmond) was 11-33, the worst team in the league at the time, before the Warriors decided to trade Wilt and go with young Thurmond (cheaper) as their center. That sound like the greatest twin tower duo to you? :rolleyes:

1. Duncan and Robinson
2. Hakeem and Sampson
3. Parish and McHale

edit: forgot about mchale/parish

Actually, they went 48-32 and went to the NB Finals in Nate's rookie year. Wilt was horribly sick at the outset of the 64-65 season, and was traded mis-season to the 76ers, who had been an awful 34-46 the year before. Wilt then teamed up with LUKE JACKSON to form the most-feared "Twin Towers." All Chamberlain did in the post-season that year, was take a 40-40 76er team to a 3-1 rout of the 48-32 Royals, and then a game seven, ONE-POINT loss against the 62-18 Celtics (their best record in the Russell Dynasty)...and in that series, Chamberlain AVERAGED a 30-30 game.

So, I'll take Wilt-Jackson as the greatest "Towers" of all-time.

[L.Kizzle]

Bellamy/Reed? They played together for a few seasons.

[Sarcastic]

I would say Robinson/Duncan if you are counting their prime years (since their primes don't match up).

[PHILA]

Actually, they went 48-32 and went to the NB Finals in Nate's rookie year. Wilt was horribly sick at the outset of the 64-65 season, and was traded mis-season to the 76ers, who had been an awful 34-46 the year before. Wilt then teamed up with LUKE JACKSON to form the most-feared "Twin Towers." All Chamberlain did in the post-season that year, was take a 40-40 76er team to a 3-1 rout of the 48-32 Royals, and then a game seven, ONE-POINT loss against the 62-18 Celtics (their best record in the Russell Dynasty)...and in that series, Chamberlain AVERAGED a 30-30 game.

So, I'll take Wilt-Jackson as the greatest "Towers" of all-time.

Indeed, note the tremendous defense to start the 4th quarter. Of course to be followed by the "phantom" foul on Billy C.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9RJXAdZYw#t=5m10s




Luke was killing them so bad Russell had to switch over to guard him, and he still pumps in a contested jumper off the broken play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1myFngKMeb4#t=2m34s




Perhaps the most physically intimidating F-C combo in NBA history, as there were no easy layups allowed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHXG3koetzA#t=7m12s

[jlauber]

I would think that the Jackson-Wilt duo was the most powerful twosome to ever have played together. I believe that the 6-9 Jackson got to about 270 lbs...and, of course, Wilt was considered one of the strongest athletes in the world at the time.

[KNOW1EDGE]

lol @ Bynum and Gasol.

Duncan and Robinson :bowdown:

[1987_Lakers]

1. '98 Duncan & Robinson
2. '87 McHale & Parish
3. '86 Hakeem & Sampson

[Crystallas]

Add Laimbeer and Rodman to that mix. That was one hell of a tandem to watch on the defensive end. Imagine both at their peak! That would make for some awesome entertainment.

And no, not trying to be a Piston lover here, but Wallace/Wallace in the last Detroit ship was pretty damn dominating.

[1987_Lakers]

Add Laimbeer and Rodman to that mix. That was one hell of a tandem to watch on the defensive end. Imagine both at their peak! That would make for some awesome entertainment.

And no, not trying to be a Piston lover here, but Wallace/Wallace in the last Detroit ship was pretty damn dominating.

Stop. Dennis Rodman & Ben Wallace don't qualify.

[alexandreben]

I would think that the Jackson-Wilt duo was the most powerful twosome to ever have played together. I believe that the 6-9 Jackson got to about 270 lbs...and, of course, Wilt was considered one of the strongest athletes in the world at the time.
Well, if the 6'9" PF counts, although they're a bit of short for "tower" to me, then the Shaq-Malone duo in Lakers could be the most powerful twosome? even Malone was too old and suffered his most severe injury in his 19 years career.

Shaq+Malone V.S. Wilt+Jackson
:applause:

[PHILA]

Also deserving of proper mention



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[momo]

Robinson/duncan

and then Wilt/Baylor or Wilt/Kareem


... uhhhhh. Wilt and KAJ never played together.

[momo]

Christ... while I am at it, Baylor was a small forward...

To just reduce the retardation in this thread, lets limit it to 6'10" players. K?