The off-season of 2021 is not easy. The strong teams in the playoffs have their own magical powers, just to get the stars that suit them, and to build themselves the strength to win the championship trophy for the new season. This also allows many teams to build an excellent duo. Therefore, let's take a look at the latest five duos in the league after entering the 2021-2022 season, and which group will be the strongest duo.
#5. Valanciunas /Zion (New Orleans Pelicans)
_Valanciunas is the key to the Memphis Grizzlies entering the playoffs in 2010, last season Averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, and shot 59.2%. Zion averaged 27 points per game last season and shot 61.1% from the field.
The offseason Pelicans used Adams to trade Valanciunas with both gains and losses. After all, when the Pelicans had Adams last season, the team ranked in the top five rebounds and the offensive rebounds were also very good. The arrival of Valanciunas will give the Pelicans a level of inside scoring, which will make it easier for Zion to break into the inside.
#4. Kemba Walker /Randall (New York Knicks)
Kemba Walker played only 43 games in the last season of Celtics, the regular season He averaged 19 points per game and dropped to 12 points per game in the playoffs. This is also the key reason why the Celtics sent him away. Randall has just entered the peak of his career. Last season, he averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. His three-point field goal percentage was as high as 41.1%.
In the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, the Knicks led by Randall were eliminated in five games by the Atlanta Hawks .Randall needs more offensive help. By joining the New York Knicks, Kemba Walker also returned to the city where he was born. The offensive firepower of Kemba Walker and Randall will have the opportunity to lead the Knicks to become a powerful player in the East.
#3. Lowry / Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat)
Two seasons ago, Lowry won the NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler entered the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat last year. These two stars are models players need to learn from. They didn't get a high evaluation when they entered the league, but they both gave full play to their abilities.
Lowry is now joining the Miami Heat and teaming up with Butler . The latest duo is also promising to lead the Heat to their fourth NBA championship in history. Butler has high demands on his teammates, but he prefers that his teammates can play more team basketball on the court and exert their competitive sportsmanship, and Lowry and Butler look very suitable.
#2. DeRozan / LaVine (Chicago Bulls)
DeRozan and LaVine will create a strong scoring duo in Chicago. It will be a very ornamental combination. LaVine averaged 27 points per game in the 2020-21 season. Entering the 2021-22 season, he is still the Chicago Bulls' main scorer. The good news for DeRozan is that in the past three NBA seasons, while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, his tactical play has improved.
_ DeRozan is a very good mid-range shooter. LaVine's inside and outside shots can give DeRozan more easy mid-range shots. In addition, the team also has excellent teammates like Lonzobauer and Vucevic .The Bulls are also optimistic about making the playoffs next season.
#1. Westbrook / Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
_ Westbrook is the MVP of the 2017 NBA regular season, and Anthony Davis has always wanted to be An MVP star. These two players have a lot to prove this season. Westbrook has not won an NBA championship. He has played in the league for 13 years. At the same time, Anthony Davis won the championship in 2020, but last season's performance was far below expectations.
In the 2021-22 season, Major General Westbrook will assume the role of point guard, Davis will serve as the team center, which may be a destructive combination for any opponent. The duo can also be combined for some subtle cooperation, no matter what the situation, the duo formed by these two players is a very interesting combination.
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