Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Prediction: Combined starting 5 featuring Stephen Curry and LeBron James

Small Forward - LeBron James (LA Lakers)

LeBron James in action against the Portland Trail Blazers

LeBron James is still the greatest player in the current NBA and is arguably the best in league history.

The LA Lakers are flying high, and LeBron James has been the main reason for that. Of course, the team has been scintillating in its quest for back-to-back titles, but King James is the main reason for the Lakers' current level.

James is averaging 24.1 points, eight rebounds and eight assists per game in 32 minutes per night. He has also started each of the LA Lakers' 14 games.

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Power Forward - Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors walks on to the court for their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center

Draymond Green is unlikely to put up huge numbers on any given night. However, his presence on both sides of the floor is a big asset for the Golden State Warriors' dynamic.

Not only is he the vocal leader of the team, but he is also arguably the best defender and one of the best passers on the squad.

In eight games, Green is averaging four points, five rebounds and seven assists per game. He is usually reluctant to shoot the ball, and his number of points scored is not flashy. However, he is still a winning player who has intangibles that any successful team needs.

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Center - Anthony Davis (LA Lakers)

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs as he warms up before a preseason game

The LA Lakers have the best duo in the NBA, even though the Brooklyn Nets are trying their best to put an end to that.

Anthony Davis is the second half of a duo in which LeBron James deservedly takes most of the credit.

Davis' 2020-21 NBA season has not been as great as the previous year. However, he still averages over 20 points per game and is the LA Lakers' most versatile defender.

AD is averaging 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks per game in 12 appearances.

He has been shooting with efficiency, as his shooting splits are 55/37/75. However, he is averaging 15.6 field goal attempts per game, which is the lowest since his second year in the NBA.

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