Patty Mills+FollowWas Dirk’s 2011 Ring the Hardest in NBA History?Dirk Nowitzki’s 2011 championship run with the Dallas Mavericks is often called the hardest road to a ring. The Mavs knocked out: Blazers (Roy, Aldridge) Lakers (Kobe, Gasol) Thunder (KD, Russ, Harden) Heat (LeBron, Wade, Bosh) And Dirk did it without Caron Butler, the team’s second-best player during the season who missed the playoff run due to injury. One superstar, no superteam. Was this the toughest path to a title we’ve ever seen? #DirkNowitzki #MavsNation #NBAFinals #NBAHistory #NBAChampion #BasketballTalk #Sports 748Share
Steve Francis+FollowManu Ginóbili: The Superstar in Plain SightManu never chased numbers. He never averaged 20 a game, only made two All-Star teams, and came off the bench for much of his career. But anyone who watched the Spurs knows — he was the engine of their dynasty. From 2005–07, Ginóbili played at a true superstar level: efficient scoring, relentless defense, elite playmaking, and the kind of adaptability every contender dreams of. Gregg Popovich said it best: “Without Manu, there were no championships.” He didn’t need gaudy stats to tilt games. Manu was a scalable superstar — and one of the most portable winning players the NBA has ever seen. #NBA #ManuGinobili #Spurs #NBAHistory #NBAGreats #FIBA #BasketballTalk 1891Share
Nicholas Buchanan+FollowTim Duncan & David Robinson — The Best Defensive Duo Ever?Few frontcourt pairings have anchored a defense like the San Antonio Spurs’ Twin Towers. David Robinson: 1992 Defensive Player of the Year, 8× All-Defensive Team, 10× All-Star. Tim Duncan: 15× All-Defensive Team, 3× Finals MVP, widely regarded as the greatest defensive power forward ever. Together, they patrolled the paint, controlled the glass, and turned San Antonio into a perennial contender. Their partnership culminated in the 1999 NBA championship, where defense set the tone. What's your take: Are Duncan & Robinson the best defensive duo in NBA history—or do you put another pair above them? #NBA #NBAPartners #TimDuncan #DavidRobinson #NBAHistory #Spurs #DPOY #BasketballTalk #Sports 31111Share
Pamela Owens+FollowWho was more vital to their team’s success — Shawn Marion or Andrei Kirilenko? Both were elite glue guys who did everything — defend, rebound, cut, pass, hustle. Marion anchored the Phoenix Suns’ run-and-gun era. Kirilenko was the do-it-all engine of the Utah Jazz on both ends. Neither was the No.1 option — but both were irreplaceable. Who meant more to their team’s success? 🧩 #ShawnMarion #AndreiKirilenko #NBA #Basketball #NBAHistory #BasketballTalk #Sports 196Share
