Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard’s Latest Photoshoot Reminds Bucks of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, Leaving Fans Divided
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There have been many iconic duos over the course of NBA history. Who can ever forget the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen duos? Their time with the Chicago Bulls saw the team win six NBA championships and they became one of the most successful duos ever. We also have Earvin “Magic” Johnson/Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Larry Bird/Kevin McHale.
From the turn of the century, we’ve had Kobe Bryant/Shaq, Lebron James/Dwayne Wade, and of course, Stephen Curry/Klay Thompson. Now, it looks like we will have a new duo joining this list soon.
The Damian-Giannis and Jabbar-Robertson duo
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In the lead-up to the Bucks vs Lakers preseason game, the Bucks compared the Damian-Giannis pair to another iconic duo from their past, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. This drew mixed reactions from the fans.
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While some agreed that the two were poised to achieve great things, some did not agree with it. They felt like it was disrespectful to Oscar-Kareem. Here are a few reactions that were exciting for the pair-up.
I was just thinking about this & how it could be similar
Omg BIG FACTS
Go Bucks Go #FeartheDeer can’t wait to see Giannis and Dame play together tonight
Lets Go
Can’t wait for the best duo in the galaxy
We really winning another chip man https://t.co/BOgYDarDsL
— ً (@JahGoated) October 15, 2023
Others were hopeful that the two will create some magic and win the championship once again.
I believe they have the perfect roster to be an NBA champion this season..wanna bet???
Does this means. We getting our third ring?
Awe man…I’m js hoping they find their chemistry nd identity cuz once they do
Buck win 2024 NBA Finals LET’S GO BUCKS
And some others found this comparison to be downright wrong.
Lmao not even close guys not even close
Lmfao yall better get a ring posting this….
Disrespect to your legends is insane, this why Kareem left y’all https://t.co/W7kcPzQtTt
— Traileerr 🐧 (@ToniXHenry) October 16, 2023
Y’all are so disrespectful holy shit https://t.co/plaTnFwLW7
— C2 (@BOSSD0NBIGGAVEL) October 16, 2023
Don’t disrespect Big O like that. Oscar is a legend. https://t.co/UyIBpQoiz6
— Josh (@TheJStewy) October 15, 2023
A few fans like this user, think that it is too soon to say something like this.
I believe this a nice duo but I won’t believe it til I see it
Will they be as iconic?
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In the 1971-72 season, the Lakers had the longest winning streak in all American sports leagues- 33 games in a row. They were en route to become the greatest teams of all time. But their face-off with the Bucks ended this streak. With excellent performances from Kareem and Robertson, the Lakers lost 120-104 in Milwaukee. Later in the season, this iconic duo led the Bucks to the NBA Championship with an easy 4-0 win against the Washington Wizards.
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And exactly 50 years later, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the franchise to only their second NBA Championship in 2021. Will the Greek Freak and Dame bring home another title? Only time will tell.
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