Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and the NBA’s history of dual-big success (Ball Don’t Lie)

Could DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis be popping bottles together again someday? In November 1986, when the Celtics, Lakers, Rockets and 76ers ruled the NBA with frontcourts featuring loads of size and skill, the great Jack McCallum pondered ways to alter the rules of the game, because increasingly bigger players were shrinking the court and rendering guard play less relevant. Then-Golden State Warriors coach George Karl told McCallum at the time, "Right now, the Manute Bols of the game are successful just because they are huge.