Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers Prediction: Combined starting 5 featuring LeBron James and Kevin Durant

Small Forward - LeBron James (LA Lakers)

Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Lakers

One of the greatest players to ever play the game, LeBron James is the cynosure of this combined starting 5. He is putting up excellent numbers for the LA Lakers even at age 36 and is in the early MVP race in his 18th season in the league. LeBron James' list of accomplishments is endless, he is probably one of the most decorated players right now and is the only active player with four NBA titles to his name.

LeBron James tonight:30 PTS13 REB7 AST65 FG%👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/R1MBQ6fIQu

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 17, 2021

LeBron James is often described as a basketball savant with an extraordinary IQ. He reads and understands the game better than most players who play the sport and having him on any team makes them instant title contenders. He is currently leading the LA Lakers to the 2nd-best record in the league.

Power Forward - Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets)

Brooklyn Nets v Golden State Warriors

Kevin Durant's height and unique skill-set make him the ideal power forward for this team. He doesn't need many touches to get in a rhythm and he can shoot over almost anyone. Durant is the closest thing to an unguardable player in the NBA and his ability to knock down deep threes makes him more lethal.

Kevin Durant and the @BrooklynNets win in his first game back in the Bay Area!20 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/0dbO0BZzKv

— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2021

He has proven to be a great two-way player who is extremely efficient on the floor. Moreover, a LeBron James - Kevin Durant frontcourt would be unstoppable and Durant would fit seamlessly into any given offense.

Center - Marc Gasol (LA Lakers)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

Former Defensive Player of the Year and champion Marc Gasol is the perfect player to play the Center position as Anthony Davis is missing from the LA Lakers lineup due to a calf injury. Gasol would fit in seamlessly into this star-studded starting 5. He would mostly be aiding the other four starters on the offensive end. As he is an excellent passer and shooter making him lethal in pick-and-rolls.

Marc Gasol puts the Wolves to sleep 😴pic.twitter.com/KWifHgDY4b

— LakeShow (@LakeShowCP) February 17, 2021

On the defensive end of the floor, the former DPOY is a great rim-protector and he can grab key rebounds and make the correct pass out to cutters or shooters.