The Houston Rockets are going to prioritize size this year. If that wasn't clear, the latest reports that Kevin Durant will play the 2 confirm it.
He'll be playing alongside Amen Thompson in the starting lineup. That's a big backcourt:
It might be the biggest in NBA history.
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It's difficult to confirm with research. NBA history is vast, and the query of "tallest backcourt ever" may be a little too broad.
One common theme is the 1999 Mavericks. They started Hubert Davis (6'5") and Michael Finley (6'7").