25 Most Dynamic Duos in NBA History

#8 Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars (Detroit Pistons)

Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas

When Isiah Thomas entered the league, no one had seen someone with the ball handling skills that he possessed. He made the Pistons a very interesting team to watch but not a real contender. Enter Joe Dumars. The pair formed one of the greatest back-courts ever seen in the NBA.

After Dumars was drafted in 1985, Detroit became contenders for the rest of the decade. Nicknamed the "Bad Boys" for their physical and ruthless style of basketball, the Pistons became one of the most feared teams in the NBA.

In 1986 and 1987 the Pistons were defeated by the Boston Celtics. First in the second round and then in the Conference Finals. The next season saw them make the NBA for the first time but sadly lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in seven games.

By this time, the Pistons had become the villains of the league due to their physicality. But they embraced their roles and excelled on the court. It was only a matter of time before they did capture that elusive ring. They finally won back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990 against the Lakers and the Portland Trailblazers.

Dumars was named finals MVP in 1989 and Thomas in 1990.The duo spent their entire career in Detroit. Thomas retired in 1994 while Dumars retired in 1999.