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Ranking the NBA's No. 2 options: Lakers, Celtics boast the league's best co-stars

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Anthony Davis is built to be a No. 1 and seemingly more comfortable being the No. 2 .

Devin Booker was Phoenix 's alpha until the arrival of Kevin Durant , whose deferential demeanor belies a game that demands deference.

Jaylen Brown has had to solve his interplay with teammate Jayson Tatum .

The Boston Celtics won the Eastern Conference and Finals MVP honors in June .

Bam Adebayo is one of the league's best defenders, but his limitations prevent him from becoming Miami 's top dog.

Jamal Murray is the NBA 's only non-All-Star superstar — a bona fide No. 2 .

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