Guardians' Josh Naylor Reacts to Brother's First Major League Hit and 15 of the Greatest Brother Duos in MLB History

Guardians’ Josh Naylor Reacts to Brother’s First Major League Hit and 15 of the Greatest Brother Duos in MLB History

When Josh Naylor was traded to the Cleveland Guardians on August 31, 2020, he was joining a team who drafted his younger brother, Bo Naylor, two years prior. It took more than two years, but they became the latest brother duos to suit up on the same team when Bo made his debut on October 1, 2022.

Bo went on to play in the final five games of the regular season – three of which were alongside his brother. Unfortunately for Bo, he failed to record a hit and struck out five times in 8 plate appearances in those five games. To make matters worse, he went hitless in his first three games this season, as well. 

That all changed on June 21 when Bo and Josh Naylor suited up alongside one another in a game against the Oakland Athletics. In the eighth inning of a 7-6 victory, Bo Naylor recorded his first major league hit with his brother – who finished the game 4 of 4 with a home run – watching from the dugout.

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Who Are the Greatest Brother Duos in MLB History?

Guardians' Josh Naylor Reacts to Brother's First Major League Hit and 15 of the Greatest Brother Duos in MLB History
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Josh Naylor and Bo Naylor are still trying to find their footing in the major leagues, but they’re one of the more exciting brother duos to watch in the MLB right now – it’s always nice to see two brothers rooting for one another on a regular basis. The love they have for each other was put on full display on June 21. 

Josh immediately went viral when a camera caught his reaction to witnessing his brother’s first hit in the MLB – an incredible accomplishment for any young baseball player. At just 23 years old, Bo has his entire career ahead of him if he can prove his worth in the MLB – same with Josh, who is just 26 years old.

Things grew even more bittersweet on July 14, when they each hit a 2-run home run in the same inning – becoming the first brothers in MLB history to hit a multi-home run in the same inning while playing for the same team. Bo went first, giving the Guardians a 2-0 lead and his brother made it 4-0 four batters later.

With that said, they have a long way to go if they want to be considered among the greatest brother duos in MLB history. While they hold the pleasure of playing alongside one another, not all brother duos get the opportunity to play on the same team and some spend their entire career playing against one another.

To honor the brotherly love we’ve seen from Josh Naylor and Bo Naylor this season, let’s take a look at some of the greatest brother duos to ever grace the MLB.

15. Brett Boone and Aaron Boone

Brett Boone spent 14 years in the major leagues between 1992 and 2005. He retired with a .266 batting average, 1,775 hits, 366 doubles, 28 triples, 252 home runs, 1,021 RBIs, and 927 runs in 1,780 games played. He was a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and two-time Silver Slugger. 

His younger brother, Aaron Boone, spent 12 years in the MLB between 1997 and 2009. He had a .263 batting average, 1,017 hits, 216 doubles, 17 triples, 126 home runs, 555 RBIs, and 519 runs in 1,152 games played. He made one All-Star appearance in 2003 with a career-high 96 RBIs and 92 runs scored.

Brett and Aaron Boone are the grandsons of Ray Boone and sons of Bob Boone – both of whom played in the MLB.

14. Justin Upton and B.J. Upton

B.J. Upton spent 12 years in the major leagues between 2004 and 2016. He retired with a .243 batting average, 1,260 hits, 262 doubles, 32 triples, 164 home runs, 586 RBIs, 300 stolen bases, and 723 runs in 1,469 games. He had a career-high 28 home runs in 2012 and more than 40 stolen bases three times.

His younger brother, Justin Upton, spent 16 years in the MLB between 2007 and 2022. He had a .261 batting average, 1,754 hits, 350 doubles, 38 triples, 325 home runs, 1,003 RBIs, 151 stolen bases, and 1,058 runs in 1,845 games. He was a four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger in his career. 

13. George Dickey and Bill Dickey

Bill Dickey spent 17 years in the major leagues between 1928 and 1946. He retired with a .313 batting average, 1,969 hits, 343 doubles, 72 triples, 202 home runs, 1,209 RBIs, and 930 runs in 1,789 games played. He was an 11-time All-Star, 8-time World Series Champion, and is now in the Hall of Fame. 

His younger brother, George Dickey, spent just six years in the MLB between 1935 and 1947. He had a .204 batting average, 101 hits, 12 doubles, 4 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 36 runs in 226 games played. He wasn’t nearly as successful as his older brother, but those were some pretty big shoes to fill at the time.

12. Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaron

Hank Aaron spent 23 years in the major leagues between 1954 and 1976. He retired with a .305 batting average, 3,771 hits, 624 doubles, 98 triples, 755 home runs, 2,297 RBIs, 240 stolen bases, and 2,174 runs scored. The Hall of Famer won the 1957 World Series and was named NL MVP in 1957, as well.

His younger brother, Tommie Aaron, spent just seven years in MLB between 1962 and 1971. He had a .229 batting average, 216 hits, 42 doubles, 6 triples, 13 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 102 runs in 437 games played. He didn’t have the same type of legendary and iconic career as his brother, but he was talented.

11. Wes Ferrell and Rick Ferrell

Rick Ferrell spent 18 years in the major leagues between 1929 and 1947. He retired with a .281 batting average, 1,692 hits, 324 doubles, 45 triples, 28 home runs, 734 RBIs, and 687 runs in 1,884 games played. He was an 8-time All-Star and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.

His younger brother, Wes Ferrell, spent 15 years in the MLB between 1927 and 1941. He had a 193-128 record, 4.04 ERA, and 985 strikeouts in 2,623.0 innings pitched. He led the AL with 25 wins in 1935 – also leading the MLB in games started and complete games that season. He was a two-time All-Star. 

10. Ken Brett and George Brett

Ken Brett spent 14 years in the major leagues between 1967 and 1981. He retired with an 83-85 record, 3.93 ERA, and 807 strikeouts in 1,526.1 innings pitched – he had at least 10 wins on four occassions, including a career-high 13 wins in 1973, 1974, and 1977. He was named an All-Star once – in 1974. 

His younger brother, George Brett, spent 21 years in the major leagues between 1973 and 1993. He had a .305 batting average 3,154 hits, 665 doubles, 137 triples, 317 home runs, 1,596 RBIs, 201 stolen bases, and 1,583 runs in 2,707 games. The former MVP was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. 

9. The Boyer Brothers

Cloyd Boyer spent just five years in the major leagues and only played in 111 games, but his younger brother, Ken Boyer, was an 11-time All-Star and former MVP during his 15-year career. He retired with a .287 batting average, 2,143 hits, 318 doubles, 68 triples, 282 home runs, 1,141 RBIs, and 1,104 runs. 

The youngest of the Boyer brothers, Clete Boyer, spent 16 years in the MLB between 1955 and 1971. He had a .242 batting average, 1,396 hits, 200 doubles, 33 triples, 162 home runs, 654 RBIs, and 645 runs in 1,725 games played. He won two World Series with the New York Yankees and a Gold Glove in 1969. 

8. Sandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto Alomar

Sandy Alomar Jr. spent 20 years in the major leagues between 1988 and 2007. He retired with a .273 batting average, 1,236 hits, 249 doubles, 10 triples, 112 home runs, 588 RBIs, and 520 runs in 1,377 games played. He was a 6-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year in 1990 and All-Star Game MVP in 1997.

His younger brother, Roberto Alomar, spent 17 years in the MLB between 1988 and 2004. He had a .300 batting average, 2,724 hits, 504 doubles, 80 triples, 210 home runs, 1,134 RBIs, 474 stolen bases, and 1,508 runs. He was a 12-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011. 

7. Dizzy Dean and Paul Dean

Dizzy Dean spent 12 years in the major leagues between 1930 and 1947. He retired with a 150-83 record, 3.02 ERA, and 1,163 strikeouts in 1,967.1 innings pitched. He led the entire MLB in wins with 30 in 1935 and 28 in 1935. He was named MVP in 1934 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953. 

His younger brother, Paul Dean, spent just nine years in the MLB between 1934 and 1943. He retired with a 50-34 record, 3.75 ERA, and 387 strikeouts in 787.1 innings pitched. He had 19 wins in each of his first two years in the MLB and won a World Series with his brother, but his career was derailed by injuries. 

6. Ramon Martinez and Pedro Martinez

Ramon Martinez spent 14 years in the major leagues between 1988 and 2001. He retired with a 135-88 record, 3.67 ERA, and 1,427 strikeouts in 1,895.2 innings pitched. He had at least 10 wins in 8 seasons and had a career-high 20 wins in 1990 – he was named an All-Star that season, but never returned. 

His younger brother, Pedro Martinez, spent 18 years in the MLB between 1992 and 2009. He had a 219-100 record, 2.93 ERA, and 3.154 strikeouts in 2,827.1 innings. He led the MLB with 23 wins in 1999 and led the MLB in ERA five times. The 3-time Cy Young winner was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. 

Ramon and Pedro Martinez are also cousins of Denny Bautista, who played in the MLB between 2004 and 2010.  

5. The Alou Brothers

Felipe Alou spent 17 years in the major leagues between 1958 and 1974. He retired with a .286 batting average, 2,101 hits, 359 doubles, 49 triples, 206 home runs, 852 RBIs, and 985 runs in 2,082 games. He was a three-time All-Star and went on to have a successful career as a manager in the big leagues. 

His younger brothers, Jesus Alou and Matty Alou, also played in the MLB. Matty retired with a .307 batting average, 1,777 hits, 236 doubles, 50 triples, 31 home runs, 427 RBIs, and 780 runs, while Jesus retired with a .280 batting average, 1,216 hits, 170 doubles, 377 RBIs, and 448 runs in 1,380 games. 

The Alou brothers are also the cousin of Jose Sosa and uncle of Mel Rojas. Felipe had two kids – Moises Alou and Luis Rojas – play in the MLB. 

4. Jim Perry and Gaylord Perry

Jim Perry spent 17 years in the major leagues between 1959 and 1975. He retired with a 215-174 record, 3.45 ERA, and 1,576 strikeouts in 3,285.2 innings pitched. He led the AL with 18 wins in 1960, was a three-time All-Star, and led the MLB with 24 wins in 1970 – the same year he won the Cy Young.

His younger brother, Gaylord Perry, spent 22 year sin the MLB between 1962 and 1983. He had a 314-265 record, 3.11 ERA, and 3,534 strikeouts in 5,350.0 innings. He led the league in wins three times and was a two-time Cy Young winner. He was inducted into the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. 

3. Phil Niekro and Joe Niekro

Phil Niekro spent 24 years in the major leagues between 1964 and 1987. He retired with a 318-274 record, 3.35 ERA, and 3,342 strikeouts in 5,404.0 innings pitched. He led the league in wins twice and had a career-high 23 wins in 1969. The five-time All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. 

His younger brother, Joe Niekro, spent 22 years in the MLB between 1967 and 1988. He had a 221-204 record, 3.59 ERA, and 1,747 strikeouts in 3,584.1 innings pitched. He led the NL with 21 wins in 1979, was named an All-Star in 1979 (and was Cy Young runner-up), and won a World Series in 1987. 

Joe Niekro had a son, Lance Niekro, who played in the MLB for four years between 2003 and 2007.

2. The DiMaggio Brothers

Vince DiMaggio played 10 years in the major leagues and had 959 hits in 1,110 games, but it was his younger borther, Joe DiMaggio, who went on to have a Hall of Fame career – he was a three-time MVP and 9-time World Series champion. Joe retired with 2,214 hits, 1,537 RBIs, 1,390 runs, and 361 homers.

The youngest of the DiMaggio brothers, Dom DiMaggio, spent 11 years in the MLB between 1940 and 1953. He had a .298 batting average, 1,680 hits, 308 dboules 57 triples 87 home runs, 618 RBIs, and 1,046 runs in 1,399 games played. He was named to seven All-Star games during his impressive career. 

1. Paul Waner and Lloyd Waner

Paul Waner spent 20 years in the major leagues between 1926 and 1945. He retired with a .333 batting average, 3,152 hits, 605 doubles, 191 triples, 113 home runs, 1,309 RBIs, and 1,627 runs in 2,549 games. He was the MVP in 1927, won three batting titles, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1952. 

His younger brother, Lloyd Waner, spent 18 years in the MLB between 1927 and 1945. He had a .316 batting average, 2,459 hits, 281 doubles, 118 triples, 27 home runs, 598 RBIs, and 1,201 runs in 1,993 games. He led the MLB with 214 hits in 1931 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967. 

Paul Waner and Lloyd Waner are the only brothers to both be inducted into the Hall of Fame. 

Greatest Father-Son Duos in MLB History

Now that you’ve met some of the greatest brother duos in MLB history, you might be wondering who the greatest father-son duos are – there have been quite a few who impressed us over the years. One of the most notable duos is Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. – the latter of which is in the Hall of Fame.

Other notable father-son duos include Bobby Bonds and Barry Bonds, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ray Boone and Bob Boone, Sandy Alomar Sr. and Roberto Alomar, Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder, Felipe Alou and Moises Alou, and Mel Stottlemyre and Todd Stottlemyre.

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It’s no secret that baseball talent tends to run in the family – every year, we see a new class of brother duos and/or father-son duos write their names in the history books. If you’re like the rest of us, then there’s nothing you love more than seeing family members excel on the biggest stage in all of baseball.

Thompson Twins Become Highest-Drafted Brothers in NBA History and 15 of the Greatest Brother Duos in Basketball History

It seems like a new piece of NBA history is made every year on draft night and things were no different this year. Not only did we witness Victor Wembanyama take the stage as the No. 1 overall pick, but we saw twins Ausar Thompson and Amen Thompson become the highest-drafted brothers in NBA history. 

The twin brothers were selected back-to-back in the 2023 NBA Draft – Amen was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 4 overall pick, while Ausar Thompson was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the No. 5 overall pick. They spent the past two years playing in Overtime Elite, where they won two league titles. 

They spent the 2021-22 season with Team OTE (one of three teams in the newly-formed pro league in Atlanta) and helped will their team to a title – Ausar was named Finals MVP. They spent the 2022-23 season with the City Reapers and won another title with Ausar being named MVP and Finals MVP.

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Who Are the Greatest Brother Duos in NBA History?

Thompson Twins Become Highest-Drafted Brothers in NBA History and 15 of the Greatest Brother Duos in Basketball History
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The Thompson twins have been thriving on the court together, but will now be playing against each other as they enter the NBA with plenty of opportunities ahead. Considering they’ve already made NBA history as the highest-drafted brothers of all-time, the league can’t wait to see if all the hype was worth the wait. 

With that said, the twins are not the first brothers to be selected back-to-back – that honor goes to Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris, who were drafted at No. 13 and No. 14 in the 2011 NBA Draft. They are, however, the first brothers to be drafted within the top-10 of the same draft – let alone the top-5.

The twins will have to prove their worth in the NBA, which won’t come easy – but they have all the tools and skills needed to succeed. Still, they have some pretty big shoes to fill if they want to be considered among the greatest brother duos in NBA history – an honor that belongs to these 15 brother duos below!

15. Caleb Martin and Cody Martin

Cody Martin was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2019 NBA Draft. He has played in 178 games over the past four seasons and is averaged 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He only played in seven games last season. 

His twin brother, Caleb Martin, went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, but was signed by the Charlotte Hornets shortly after – joining his brother, Caleb. He played in 202 games over the past four seasons and is averaging 8.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game.

14. Juancho Hernangomez and Willy Hernangomez

Willy Hernangomez was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2015 NBA Draft. He played in 344 games over the past seven seasons and is averaging 7.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game with the Pelicans, Hornets, and Knicks. 

His younger brother, Juancho Hernangomez, was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. He played in 339 games over the past seven seasons and is averaging 5.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game with six different NBA teams. 

13. Aaron Holiday, Jrue Holiday, and Justin Holiday

Justin Holiday went undrafted in the 2011 NBA Draft and spent the next few years overseas and in the G League. He made his NBA debut on April 3, 2013 and has played in 622 games over the past 10 years. He’s averaging 8.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.9 steals – he won a championship in 2015.

His younger brother, Jrue Holiday, was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 17 overall pick in 2009. He has played in 906 games over the past 14 seasons and is averaging 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He’s a 2-time All-Star and won a championship in 2021.

The youngest of the Holiday brothers, Aaron Holiday, was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the No. 23 overall pick in 2018. He has played in 308 games over the past five seasons and is averaging 6.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.7 steals per game. He last played for the Atlanta Hawks in 2022-23. 

12. Cody Zeller and Tyler Zeller

Tyler Zeller was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He played in 414 games between 2012 and 2020 and averaged 6.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game during his career. He was a member of the 2012-13 All-Rookie team.

His younger brother, Cody Zeller, was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 4 overall pick in 2013. He has played in 509 games over the past 10 years and is averaging 8.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. He was a member of the 2013-14 All-Rookie team.

Tyler and Cody Zeller also had an older brother, Luke Zeller, who made his debut on November 4, 2012 – his career in the NBA only lasted 16 games. They also had an uncle, Al Eberhard, who played in the NBA.

11. Bernard King and Albert King

Bernard King was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the No. 7 overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft. He averaged 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steal in 33.7 minutes per game (874 games). The 4-time All-Star and 1984-85 scoring champ was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. 

His younger brother, Albert King, was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the No. 10 overall pick in 1981. He averaged 12.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.8 steals in 24.0 minutes per game (534 games). He averaged a career-high 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in just his second season.

10. Dick Van Arsdale and Tom Van Arsdale

Tom Van Arsdale was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2nd round of the 1965 NBA Draft. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 30.9 minutes per game (929 games). The 6-foot-5 small forward was named an All-Star three years in a row between 1970 and 1972. 

His twin brother, Dick Van Arsdale, was drafted by the New York Knicks with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2nd round of the 1965 NBA Draft. He averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 34.5 minutes per game (921 games). He was named an All-Star three years in a row between 1969 and 1971. 

9. Goran Dragic and Zoran Dragic

Goran Dragic was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 45 overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2008 NBA Draft. He is averaging 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 0.9 steals in 27.1 minutes per game (946 games). He was named an All-Star in 2018 and was the Most Improved Player in 2014.

His younger brother, Zoran Dragic, made his NBA debut on November 15, 2014 and only spent one year in the league – he played in 10 games for the Miami Heat and six games for the Phoenix Suns. He had just 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals in his career – most of his success came overseas. 

8. Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris

Markieff Morris was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He is averaging 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.8 steals in 24.1 minutes per game (750 games) since entering the league. He won an NBA title with the Lakers in 2020 and last played for the Mavericks.

His twin brother, Marcus Morris, was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft – one pick after Markieff. He’s averaging 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.7 steals in 27.2 minutes per game (783 games) since entering the NBA. He has played for six teams. 

7. Brook Lopez and Robin Lopez

Brook Lopez was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He is averaging 16.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.8 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game (946 games). He was an All-Star in 2013, an All-Defensive player in 2020 and 2023, and won a title in 2021.

His twin brother, Robin Lopez, was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the No. 15 overall pick in teh 2008 NBA Draft. He’s averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 21.4 minutes per game (976 games). He averaged a career-high 11.3 points per game in 2012-13 and 8.5 rebounds in 2013-14.

6. LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the No. 2 overall pick int he 2017 NBA Draft. He is averaging 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.6 steals in 32.5 minutes per game (252 games) since entering the league. He was a member of the 2017-18 All-Rookie team, but has dealt with injuries. 

His younger brother, LaMelo Ball, was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He’s averaging 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 31.8 minutes per game (162 games). He was the 2021 Rookie of the Year and was named an All-Star the following year. 

5. Dominique Wilkins and Gerald Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the No. 3 overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft. He averaged 24.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game (1,074 games). He was a 9-time All-Star, 7-time All-NBA forward, and 1986 scoring champ. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. 

His younger brother, Gerald Wilkins, was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round of the 1985 NBA Draft. He averaged 13.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steal in 29.0 minutes per game (900 games). He averaged a career-high 19.1 points and 4.4 assists in just his second year in the NBA.

4. Horace Grant and Harvey Grant

Horace Grant was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the No. 10 overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. He averaged 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block in 33.2 minutes per game (1,165 games). He was named an All-Star in 1994 and won four NBA titles (3 with Chicago, 1 with LA Lakers). 

His twin brother, Harvey Grant, was drafted by the Washington Bullets with the No. 12 overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.8 steals in 26.2 minutes per game (783 games). He averaged at least 18 points per game 3 years in a row between 1991 and 1993.

Harvey Grant had three sons play in the NBA – Jerami Grant, Jerian Grant, and Jerai Grant. 

3. Brent Barry and Jon Barry

Jon Barry was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the No. 21 overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. He averaged 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.9 steals in 16.9 minutes per game (821 games). He never recorded more than 9.0 points per game in a single season and plate for 8 teams in his career. 

His younger brother, Brent Barry, was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the No. 15 overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 25.9 minutes per game (912 games). He was a member of the 1995-96 All-Rookie team and won two titles with the Spurs. 

Jon and Brent Barry had two other brothers – Drew Barry and Canyon Barry – play in the NBA. Their father, Rick Barry, and grandfather, Bruce Hale, also played in the NBA. 

2. Steph Curry and Seth Curry

Steph Curry was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. He is averaging 24.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.6 steals in 34.4 minutes per game (882 games). He’s a two-time MVP, four-time champion, 2022 Finals MVP, and two-time scoring champion. 

His younger brother, Seth Curry, went undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft, but made his NBA debut on January 5 2014. He is averaging 11.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.7 steals in 24.4 minutes per game (438 games) since entering the league. He had a career-high 15.0 points per game in 2021-22.  

Their father, Dell Curry, also played in the NBA. They have two brother-in-laws, Damion Lee and Austin Rivers, playing in the NBA. Seth Curry’s father-in-law, Doc Rivers, played and currently coaches in the NBA. 

1. Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol

Pau Gasol was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. He averaged 17.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 33.4 minutes per game (1,226 games). He was a 6-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, and was named Rookie of the Year in 2001-02. 

His younger brother, Marc Gasol, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round of the 2007 NBA Draft. He averaged 14.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 32.2 minutes per game (891 games). He was a 3-time All-Star, 2019 champion, and was Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.

Greatest Father-Son Duos in NBA History

Alright, now that you know who the greatest brother duos are in NBA history, you might be wondering who the greatest father-son duos are in NBA history. Perhaps the most famous father-son duo involves a father (Dell Cury) and his two sons (Steph Curry and Seth Curry) – all of whom excelled in the NBA.

We can’t mention one Splash Brother without mentioning the other one – though Klay Thompson has had a much better career than his father, Mychal Thompson. We can’t forget about Arvydas Sabonis and his son, Domantas Sabonis, who are perhaps the greatest foreign father-son duo in NBA history. 

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Others include Gary Payton and Gary Payton Jr., Rick Brunson and Jalen Brunson, Tim Hardaway and Tim Hardaway Jr., Kenyon Martin and Kenyon Martin Jr., Larry Nance and Larry Nance Jr., and Gary Trent and Gary Trent Jr. Will LeBron James and Bronny James will be on this list in the future?

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