Lots of championship teams have a stud 3 and D specialist. Which teams have ever had two like this? Off the top of my head I’m not coming up with anything.
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Lots of championship teams have a stud 3 and D specialist. Which teams have ever had two like this? Off the top of my head I’m not coming up with anything.
Durant and Klay.
Steph & Klay
Steph's team defense is so underrated lol and he's the most disruptive offensive player that ever lived so yeah, you tell me.
If you're talking about people who can clamp their man defensively 1 on 1 and hit 3s, idk.
MJ & Pippen maybe though obviously neither three point specialists, both would be better at 3s today but that's purely speculative obviously
Jrue Holiday & Derrick White in 2024 deserve a mention. Both shot 40% from 3 and made All-Defense.
It seems like you're purely talking about role players, in which case it's tough to find because back before a couple years ago there wasn't really any use in having two elite 3 and D guys. You'd want to switch one out for a feisty rebounder or steady backup PG.
Ginobili obviously wasn't a role player but he and Bowen is probably the closest answer I can come up with.
Jrue & White
Kawhi & Danny Green
Battier & Artest
[QUOTE=Yes or No;15042644]Steph & Klay
Steph's team defense is so underrated lol and he's the most disruptive offensive player that ever lived so yeah, you tell me.
If you're talking about people who can clamp their man defensively 1 on 1 and hit 3s, idk.
MJ & Pippen maybe though obviously neither three point specialists, both would be better at 3s today but that's purely speculative obviously[/QUOTE]
I don't think Steph's defense is bad, but I've seen the Warriors bench him for defensive purposes several times during key plays in the final seconds of the 2nd or 4th quarter. I also remember the Cavs hunting Curry's defense on switches numerous times during those Finals matchups.
Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun are up there honestly. They were both statistically among the best three point shooters last year, albeit on modest volume, and are excellent defenders. Also vicious at the rim.
[QUOTE=1987_Lakers;15042646]Jrue Holiday & Derrick White in 2024 deserve a mention. Both shot 40% from 3 and made All-Defense.[/QUOTE]
I go along with this one. Comparable to Caruso and Dort in defense with better offense.
2022-23 Celtics with Jrue/D. White/ Kristaps
They were kind of an entire team of 3-and-D guys tbh.
[QUOTE=Yes or No;15042644]Steph & Klay
Steph's team defense is so underrated lol and he's the most disruptive offensive player that ever lived so yeah, you tell me.
If you're talking about people who can clamp their man defensively 1 on 1 and hit 3s, idk.
MJ & Pippen maybe though obviously neither three point specialists, both would be better at 3s today but that's purely speculative obviously[/QUOTE]
Pls get checked
Kobe and Rick Fox / Artest. :pimp:
It’s pronounced “Lou Dirt”
Few years ago when Phoenix went to the finals the Suns had Bridges, Crowder, and Cam Johnson all 3 n’ Ding it up.
[QUOTE=Yes or No;15042644]Steph & Klay
Steph's team defense is so underrated lol and he's the most disruptive offensive player that ever lived so yeah, you tell me.
If you're talking about people who can clamp their man defensively 1 on 1 and hit 3s, idk.
MJ & Pippen maybe though obviously neither three point specialists, both would be better at 3s today but that's purely speculative obviously[/QUOTE]
Steph's not really a defensive specialist so this doesn't really follow OP's premise. I'd say Iggy and Klay if we're being fair.