NBA Power Couples as Tropes

By Madeline Tanaka (assisted by Kathryn Tanaka)

*This article is purely satirical and for entertainment purposes only. For credible information on National Basketball League players, visit https://www.nba.com/

What the title says.

  1. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards as Love at First Sight

IYKYK.

  1. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren as Enemies to Lovers

After the playoff series, there just has to be something going on…

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić as Sunshine and Grumpy (respectively)
  1. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as Sugar Daddy and Sugar Baby

Kathryn chose this. Do I know why? No. Do I understand? Yes.

  1. Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green as Toxic Relationship

Looks like love to me.

  1. Jaylin Williams and Jalen Williams as Name Overlap

Like Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner.

  1. Damian Lillard and Portland Trailblazers as Starcrossed Lovers

Lillard + championship ring with Portland Trailblazers = nonexistent