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Top Five Father Son Duos in the NBA

Soumyadeep Paul
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The NBA is a tough crowd to get into. Just see for yourself the number of players from different colleges around the world apply for the draft. It is an honor to even be drafted regardless of pick or team. From there on you start with being a great rookie to support your team and create chemistry between players.

Following that, you start forming a solid playoff team and finally win your first championship. After repeats and three-peats, you retire fashionably leaving a legacy everyone will remember you by. Hall of fame inductee and that is a successful NBA career for any player.

However, some players go the extra mile, they inspire and pass down baller genetics to their children who turn out to be superstars in the NBA. Being the son of a professional basketball player has its perks (from learning basketball secrets to building a professional career) and its low downs (under-performing, criticism, nepotism).

These ten players, however, are definitely not average and their success today is celebrated. One thing we know for sure, they ball like father like son. Bringing to you a list of the top five father son duos in the NBA!

1. Doc Rivers and Austin Rivers

Austin Rivers, #25 of the Clippers, was under a lot of criticism when he came to the Clippers a few years ago. Traded to the Clippers, Austin Rivers became a media case of nepotism in the NBA when his father, Doc Rivers, helped him into the Clippers. However he soon proved his worth and had shut down haters with his quick shooting action and athletic plays.

Much like his father, Doc Rivers. Doc Rivers, #25 of the Atlanta Hawks, was powerful guard who played 14 seasons in the NBA and coached the Celtics to win the championship in 2008. Now as both are in L.A, one can only witness this family bond turn into a conquest for a championship.

2. Stan Love and Kevin Love

The Love father-son duo are one of the most built players in the NBA. Stan Love was a forward who played 4 seasons in the league averaging 6.8 points per game. Kevin Love on the other hand, is a NBA Champion and 4 time all-star with 18.3 ppg.

However what is most admirable about the duo is that both power forwards stand at 6’9 and 6’10 but are able to maintain speed and agility to their game play. Fun fact, Stan Love is the brother of music band Beach Boys cofounder, Mike Love, which makes these Baller Beach Boys all the more multi-talented.

3. Dell Curry, Stephen Curry and Seth Curry

Championship Warrior’s team front man Steph Curry isn’t the only fast hands in the west. Dell Curry was a prolific shooting guard averaging 11 points per game where he has 40% on threes. Dell played 16 seasons in the NBA with teams like the Hornets and the Raptors where he finished his career in 2002.

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It’s obvious where Steph Curry got his shooting skills from with his quick action and long arch. Dell’s second son and Steph’s younger brother, Seth Curry, is also an up and coming point guard with the Mavericks. The trio donning the #30 in the NBA is a proud family in sports with their mother, Sonya Curry, and their younger sister, Sydel Curry, being professional volleyball players in their respective college teams. Go Team Curry!

4. Mychal Thompson and Klay Thompson

Another NBA champion on the list and Curry’s team mate is Klay Thompson who brought the “splash brothers’ era back in 2015. Still going strong, Klay Thompson is one of the most versatile deep end shooters averaging 18.4 points per game in five seasons. His dad was a center who was a number one pick in 1978 draft.

Mychal Thompson averaged 13.7 points and was in the supporting cast for Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s championship run. Looks like his son followed his footsteps to the NBA title. This is a sporting family having Klay’s older brother Mychel Thompson and younger brother Trayce Thompson who play for the Santa Cruz warriors  and the Chicago White Sox respectively.

5. Joe Bryant and Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant doesn’t require any special introduction. He is the “Mamba”, a five time NBA Champion and arguably one of the greatest shooting guards in line with Jordan. However Joe Bryant on the other hand played 8 seasons and averaged 8.7 points as opposed to Kobe’s 25 ppg. Joe, #23, followed closely by his competitive son in #24 are good guards who have explosive energy to lay waste to the opposing team.

Father Paved. Son Followed. The Legacy Continues.

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Soumyadeep Paul

Soumyadeep Paul

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I am Soumyadeep, a sportsman by birth and a MBA by choice. I love to play, watch, follow and analyze sports. Writing is another passion of mine and that is what excites me to be a part of The SportsRush. Please reach out to me for views, comments, bouquets and brickbats.

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