RANKED: 5 best father-duos in NBA history
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Stephen Curry with father and brother
The sports fraternity has many talented stars and NBA is no exception for it. Also, it’s very obvious that kids watch their star parents perform best on the field, and court. Inspired by that they also tend to follow their parents. As for NBA, we have many current players who had their father/mother making names in the league. Some even outshine their parents. It certainly helps to have family members as professional athletes, because that sets the tone for players and guidelines to have successful careers.
With the recent Championship success by Stephen Curry and the Warriors, we got a chance to see some of the stars with their parents. So on Father’s day, we look back at the top 5 father-son duos in NBA history. People may add their favorite duo, but these 5 do stand tall amongst them. We will be ranking them based on individual success and statistics combined.
5. Tim Hardaway Sr and Tim Hardaway Jr
A famous name whose absence in the 2022 NBA conference finals hampered their run – Tim Hardaway Jr. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks and proved an efficient shooter with Luka Doncic. Hardaway Jr is averaging 13.9 PPG over his 9 seasons in NBA and shoots around 36% from the range. Drafted by the New York Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. is yet to win any Championship but missed the 2022 postseason due to a left foot injury.
Tim Hardaway Sr. could be considered one of the underrated stars in NBA history. He played for 15 seasons in the league, averaging 17.7 PPG and 8.2 APG. He made 9 playoff runs but unfortunately could not win any title for the 3 teams he played in. 5-time All-Star Teams was part of 5 All-NBA Teams. Efficient with the ball, he was famous for the crossover moves. This father-son duo has yet to win any NBA titles yet.
4. Rick Barry and Brent Barry
A lesser-known pair for many current generation viewers would be the father-son duo of Rick Barry and Brent Barry. Brent spent 14 seasons in the league and played in 6 different franchises. Known for his slim body structure, “Bones” Barry was a three-point shooter by nature. He averaged 9.3 PPG on 40.5% shooting from deep. Brent never started a game for any of his team but was an effective role player. He won 2 NBA Championships with San Antonio Spurs in 2005, and 2007. He also won the 1996 Slam Dunk Contest.
This could be a very rare combination of a father-son duo where the father has had a more dominant career in the league. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987, Rick Barry was a member of the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams. He was a 12-time All-Star with the NBA and ABA and even won the NBA championship in 1975 with the Golden State Warriors. Rick also won the Finals MVP and led the league in steals in the same season. Rick won just 1 Championship but averaged 25.7 PPG and 10.6 RPG. 10 seasons, split between ABA and NBA. This father-son duo has 3 NBA titles combined.
3. Mychal Thompson and Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson is a well-known name for the NBA Fans and is regarded as one of the best shooters in NBA history. Drafted by Golden State Warriors in 2011, Klay won 4 NBA titles for the franchise and had 5-All-Star appearances. Thompson averages 19.5 PPG for his career but is a vital member of the Warriors’ dynasty.
Klay’s father Mychal Thompson was a legitimate star in the league during his prime. He averaged 13.7 PPG and 7.4 RPG for his career, winning two NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers. Drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, Thompson was a member of the Showtime Lakers team. But he had his best season in 1982 with the Portland Trail Blazers by averaging 20.8 PPG and 11.7 RPG. This father-son duo has 6 NBA titles combined.
2. Dell Curry and Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is the reason we started with the list, but sadly he and his father doesn’t top the list. Warriors’ marksman is the greatest shooter in NBA history, with a total of 4 NBA titles, 1 Finals MVP award, and 2 MVP awards. Curry averages 24 points and 7 assists per game in 13 seasons with the franchise. He is an 8-time All-Star and led the league in scoring in 2 different seasons. Though Steph’s little brother Seth Curry is also an NBA player, he is yet to shine as Steph does.
Their father, Dell Curry was also an all-time great shooter, averaging 11.7 PPG on 40.2% 3-point shooting. Dell Curry played for 16 seasons in the NBA, averaging over 15 PPG for 5 separate seasons in the league. The former sixth man of the season has not won any championship, keeping their combined championship count to 4.
1 Joe Bryant and Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is the greatest overall player on this list and maybe the reason for topping the father-son duo list. Bryant won 5 NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and captured 2 Finals MVPs and the 2008 MVP Award. 2-time scoring champion in the league, black Mamba averaged 25.0 PPG, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Known for his clutch plays and killer instinct, Kobe was regarded as the closest NBA Star to GOAT Michael Jordan.
His father Joe Bryant was a 6’9″ power forward. He did not have a very illustrious career like Kobe but had his best season with the San Diego Clippers averaging 11.8 PPG and 3.7 RPG. He made 1 finals appearance with the Philadelphia 76ers. This father-son duo has 5 NBA titles combined.
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