Despite the rise of Luka Doncic, Kyle Irving, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, some still consider Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas the best backcourt in NBA history
With the Dallas Mavericks one victory from advancing to the NBA Finals, some are starting consider Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the best backcourt in NBA history.
They led the Pistons to three FInals appearances, including back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990. They fell one victory shy of a three-peat, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in seven games in 1988. In the 1989 Finals, Thomas was named MVP after averaging 21.3 points, 7.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds in a sweep of Magic Johnson and the Lakers. Dumars took home the award the following year by averaging 20.6 points. 5.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds to lead the Pistons over the Portland Trail Blazers in five games. In Game 3, had 33 points on the same day his father died.
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