June 9, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) and forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter in game four of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving was the perfect counterbalance, fearless, unpredictable, and electric enough to match Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James’ gravity. Irving was a masterful ball handler who can play on or off the ball.
Brian Windhorst says Kyrie Irving was LeBron’s best and most compatible teammate ever: “In my opinion the best, most compatible teammate LeBron has ever had in Kyrie. There were moments where he and Wade were transcendent, there were moments where he and AD were impossible to deal with. The guy who he played with who best fit his skillset was Kyrie, because you need a guy who can handle the ball, that is also awesome off the ball.”
Wade and LeBron’s Championship Chemistry
Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) talks with center Chris Bosh (1), guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the second quarter of game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dwayne Wade is probably the best guard ever at driving to the basket when he does not have the ball. He could also take control of any game when he had the ball to help Bron. They were the two best fast-break players in the league, and Wade would often finish games when it mattered most.
Put some respect on Wade’s name. This is LeBron’s best teammate simply due to the unselfish basketball they were able to play together
The Defensive and Offensive Dominance of AD
Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Anthony Davis (3) walk off the court during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks power forward Anthony Davis was a much stronger teammate for LeBron. He was picked for the best NBA team and the best defensive team while playing with LeBron. He was great at setting screens, scoring one-on-one near the basket, and was one of the best defenders ever.
Davis does not need the ball to be impactful. He can dominate both defense and offense. He led the playoffs in scoring when he won a chip with Lebron and was the best defender in 2020.
Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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