Best friends in the NBA: On and off the Court

[Lebron23]

1. LeBron James and Dwayne Wade- Wade is always invited in LBJ's Bike-a-Thon, and LeBron always respected Wade as one of the best player in the NBA.

It all started in the 2004 Olympics, when Wade and LeBron became friends after representing the USA National Team in the International Competition.


2. Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley- they have one of the greatest rivalry in the 1990's, but Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley are great friends outside of the Basketball Court.

Barkley is Jordan's Favorite Golf Buddy.

3. LeBron James and Daniel Gibson- - LeBron James give some tips to young Boobie Gibson, when he is just starting his NBA Career, and last year in the Eastern Conference LeBron passed the ball to Gibson because he knows that this kid is capable of hitting his outside shoots.

2008 All Star MVP- LeBron James
2008 Rookies vs. Sophomores MVP - Daniel Gibson

[bomber]

Pierce and Walker were always tight. Even moreso than the big 3 are now.

[pethuel03]

maybe shaq and wade?

also
the spurs team have great chemistry

[bigkingsfan]

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-01/12/xin_180102120927123247215.jpg

[shadow]

anyone remember francis and mobley? Some serious man love there.


"I can't put it into words," he said. "Playing with a guy, living with a guy, just knowing that every day when I wake up that's something I can count on, that I'm going to be in practice or in a game with Cuttino.

"Him not being here is going to be tough for me. I don't know what I'm going to wake up for."


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-01/12/content_408157.htm

edit:bigkingsfan beat me to it!

[bomber]

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-01/12/xin_180102120927123247215.jpg

Bestfriends. I can see where you misunderstood and thought we were talking butt buddies but wrong thread.

[NYK-Bball]

Bestfriends. I can see where you misunderstood and thought we were talking butt buddies but wrong thread.

They are best friends.Mobley cried when Francis was traded i think.

[InspiredLebowski]

Shaq and Ostertag. I wish there was video of that half-court meeting.

[NYK-Bball]

Crawford and Nate i think.

D Miles and Q Rich.

[starface]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/chris_ballard/04/20/dirk.nash/dirk_nash.jpg

[InspiredLebowski]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/chris_ballard/04/20/dirk.nash/dirk_nash.jpg

http://www.cadenhead.org/workbench/gems/steve-nash-dirk-nowitzki-drunk-drunk-drunk.jpg

[starface]

http://www.cadenhead.org/workbench/gems/steve-nash-dirk-nowitzki-drunk-drunk-drunk.jpg

http://www.blackmarks.net/images/dirksteveold.jpg

[final.wrath]

1. LeBron James and Dwayne Wade- Wade is always invited in LBJ's Bike-a-Thon, and LeBron always respected Wade as one of the best player in the NBA.

It all started in the 2004 Olympics, when Wade and LeBron became friends after representing the USA National Team in the International Competition.


2. Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley- they have one of the greatest rivalry in the 1990's, but Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley are great friends outside of the Basketball Court.

Barkley is Jordan's Favorite Golf Buddy.

3. LeBron James and Daniel Gibson- - LeBron James give some tips to young Boobie Gibson, when he is just starting his NBA Career, and last year in the Eastern Conference LeBron passed the ball to Gibson because he knows that this kid is capable of hitting his outside shoots.

2008 All Star MVP- LeBron James
2008 Rookies vs. Sophomores MVP - Daniel Gibson

I don't know about Lebron and Gibson making the list. They have only known eachother 2 years and you're basing their "best friends" status on Lebron being an unselfish player and a leader.

Try Chauncey Billups and Kevin Garnett - best man at eachothers weddings and Chauncey was involved in Kevin's decision to go to Boston in the first place

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

kobe and corey maggette....odom and artest....

[starface]

and of course we would be remiss not to mention this happy couple:



http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1120/nba_g_marbury_thomas_580.jpg

[Pistons]

and of course we would be remiss not to mention this happy couple:



http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1120/nba_g_marbury_thomas_580.jpg

:roll: :oldlol: :roll:

[Showtime]

CP3 and Parker are close friends.

[EvinWizzle]

Melo and AI seem to be great friends.

[el_locoteee]

Tyson Chandler and Rafer Alston. :)

[ShowTime LA]

Kobe and Ray Ray

[June1026]

Parker and Diaw
Kg and Billips
Bobby Jackson and Tyson Chandler
Tmac and Yao are quite close too, not best friends though.

[shadow]

Kobe and Ray Ray
you're joking right?


Love the Zeke/Steph pic.:oldlol:

[kobeFANNER]

Kobe and Ronny
Phil Jackson and Jeannie Buss
Jordan Farmar and Luke Walton

[wTFaMonkey]

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-01/12/xin_180102120927123247215.jpg

totally agree.

francis and mobley are straight gay for each other.

i cried when they left houston.

[DuMa]

tmac and vc. easy because theyre family. when theyre both hurt, they often visit one another.

[dajadeed]

tmac and vc. easy because theyre family. when theyre both hurt, they often visit one another.

At least they get to spend alot of time together.

[Trax416]

Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh - Best friends off the court. Talk to each other everyday, play with each other all off season, have said they want to play together one day down the line (aka would be champions).

[artificial]

Sprewell and Camby. Used to spend summers in each others' houses, with their respective families coming along (though not sure they still do that).



tmac and vc. easy because theyre family. when theyre both hurt, they often visit one another.
Funny thing is that they didn't know about each other until they started having some success in basketball (around the time they were in highschool I recall, but not sure).

Speaking of Carter, what's his current relationship with Jamison? Both from the same college, same draft class, were traded for each other in that draft night -and were best amigos at the time- plus their wives are sisters. I don't know if they are still close friends, but always thought that's a pretty unique relationship.

[VCMVP1551]

At least they get to spend alot of time together.

Right because Carter has missed all of 23 games the last 5 seasons.

Anyway I think Shaq and Gary Payton are good friends. Payton followed him to Los Angeles and Miami.

[YAH trick YAH]

CP3 and Parker are close friends.

Id say CP3 and Deron are better friends.

[highwhey]

Tyson Chandler and Amare Stoudemire? They exchange jerseys after every game they meet.

[Myth]

No mention of Oden/Conley yet, huh?

[kidachi]

http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2007/05/02/kobe-topper.jpg

[Showtime]

Id say CP3 and Deron are better friends.
lol based upon what?

[iamgine]

http://newsite2.ddbseattle.com/blogs/dan_miller/assets/p1_stern_bennett.jpg

http://nbadraft.net/profiles/largepics/thomasmagic.jpg

[Lakers73]

Kobe and Ronny
Phil Jackson and Jeannie Buss
Jordan Farmar and Luke Walton

:applause:

[SIRI1]

If teammates are allowed then Wade and Dorell Wright. Dorell just had a son and he gave his son a middle name of Quentin Dwyane. Dwyane after Wade, and Quentin after Quentin Richardson.

[sick_brah07]

They are best friends.Mobley cried when Francis was traded i think.

they got traded together to orlando then francis cried when mobley was traded to the clips

[Hammertime]

http://i29.tinypic.com/2rqlfki.jpg http://i30.tinypic.com/ej7o60.jpg

[Copperhead]

CP3 is friends with a lot of players. He's close to Rudy Gay, Deron Williams, Tony Parker, Wade and he and Lebron have been friends since they were McDonald All-Americans together. I think he may be closer to Lebron than all of them.


Still, when Paul's cell rings, it's usually James on the other end. They met at a high school tournament in 2002 and stayed in touch while Paul was at Wake Forest. James often sends Paul a brief text—"10 p.m. game time"—a friendly challenge to meet online for some NBA 2K. Paul says their skills are even, it's just that "they made LeBron too good."

During the playoffs last spring, Paul stayed at James' for three weeks and used The King's floor seats for the Eastern Conference finals. During the NBA Finals, Paul was at James' house when LeBron's girlfriend went into labor. While waiting for the baby to be born, Paul, LeBron and his crew played cards at the hospital and ate from the buffet. When Bryce Maximus finally entered the world, James handed him to Paul. "He's more than just my friend," says James. "He's a member of my family."

[Geandily]

Melo & AI?

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2006/1219/20061219_051322_IversonMeloUSA121906_200.jpg

When Melo did his press statement Iverson was right by his side, when asked which players they most like to watch play, Iverson said Melo and Melo said Iverson.


Both of them are willing to stay on the Nuggets despite head coach George Karl, which is a true testament to their friendship.

[B-Jax]

Back in the 1980s, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, and Mark Aguirre were all close. I am pretty sure that is not the case today.

[ukballer]

KG and Cassell - Not best friends, but close nevertheless.

Luol Deng and Ben Gordon - Apparently live very close to each other, and when one sees the other go to workout in the gym, the other follows. Deng persuaded Gordon to join the GB team too :cheers:

Damon Jones and LeBron James - Always seem pretty close when sat on the bench or seen in other places.

Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko - Watched something with both of them involved a while back now, and they seemed close and at ease around each other, just joking around and stuff.

Anthony Parker and Jason Kapono - Again watched something with both of them in it, and they seemed close.

Josh Howard and Keon Clark :lol

[holabuster]

Ben Gordon and Emeka Okafor. NCAA champs and joked about who would be rookie of the year/6th man.

Seem pretty close?

[PaPaK]

Vlade, Peja and Hedo from the Sacramento days

[3stat2]

Tyson Chandler and Amare Stoudemire? They exchange jerseys after every game they meet.
Hmm not too sure. I know Amare/Dwight/Tyson formed some kind of bond as the only big men going into last year's FIBA americas contest. I remember seeing a video of them joking around, singing and just generally being stupid together.

In response to the guy who mentioned that Vince is married to the sister of Jamison's wife - didn't VC get divorced last year? I can't remember but I think I read something along those lines.

Also - VC's wife is/was a doctor iirc - bit of a different choice to all the usual cheerleader/singer/model wives.

[Solid Snake]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn105/dante1st/nash.jpg

[w00terz]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Magic and Bird!

[RoseCity07]

Joel Pryzbilla and Jamal Magloire are good friends.

[TheProphet]

What about Kobe Bryant and Brian Cook. They like hanging out and listening to that chicks song, "Kiss me".

[crisoner]

Cuckster and Jordan............

Isiah and Magic............

Ainge and Lurch.........

Nash and Dirk.......

[crisoner]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Magic and Bird!


True....they are also both tight with Jordan as well.

[Solid Snake]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn105/dante1st/marbury.jpg

[Lebron23]

Kwame Brown and Darko Milicic :roll: :oldlol: :roll:

[Heat's Finest]

Jason Williams and Shaq are good friends, Shaq was high on J-Will to come to the Heat.

[Tips4]

Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh are really close friends. I know they are always together every chance they get. I even remember them going to dinner together after every playoff game.

[Voulnet]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn105/dante1st/marbury.jpg

LOL :lol The afrohat!

[plat1numX]

http://beliketike.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/wade.jpg

[TheAnswer]

I've heard Melo & Bron are good friends too

[SCREWstonRockets]

Reunited and it feels so good.............





http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1056/878366865_9df0925df9_o.jpg


http://i0.sinaimg.cn/ty/k/p/2008-04-02/U2686P6T12D3572656F44DT20080402163750.jpg

[Sneak]

Sprewell and Camby. Used to spend summers in each others' houses, with their respective families coming along (though not sure they still do that).
I'm not sure that Spreewell staying with Camby had as much to do with friendship as it did ensuring his family got fed over the summer..........

[danumber88]

Bill Russel & Red Auerbach

[ShowtymeCA2NC]

Tmac and Kobe are Tight,have been for a while,i thinked they used to work out together in the off season,now i think PP and Kobe work out together

[Beebo]

*Insert random NBA offcial* and D-wade are best friends....on the court.

[Copperhead]

*Insert random NBA offcial* and D-wade are best friends....on the court.

I think that's what the picture on page 4 means.

[GPA17]

I don't know about Lebron and Gibson making the list. They have only known eachother 2 years and you're basing their "best friends" status on Lebron being an unselfish player and a leader.

Try Chauncey Billups and Kevin Garnett - best man at eachothers weddings and Chauncey was involved in Kevin's decision to go to Boston in the first place



Chauncey is the godfather to KG's son.

[gyu]

Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton are good friends.