For over a decade, Stephen Curry was one-half of the Splash Brothers, the sweet-shooting backcourt he formed with Klay Thompson. Together, they won four NBA championships and terrorized defenses with their long-range marksmanship. The Splash Brothers went defunct after Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks during the summer of 2024. But now Curry will have a chance to team with his actual brother: Seth Curry.
On October 1, the Golden State Warriors announced they’d signed the younger Curry brother to a one-year contract. Though he never reached heights similar to Steph, a first-ballot Hall of Famer and one of the greatest players in NBA history, Seth has had a respectable career of his own, averaging 10 points per game over 11 seasons. Collectively, they’re own of the best brother duos in NBA history.
The Curry brothers are not the first brother tandem to takeover sports. From the DiMaggio brothers to Peyton and Eli Manning, here are 25 of the greatest brother combinations in sports history.
25.Lonzo, LaMelo, and LiAngelo Ball
Sport: Basketball
Accomplishments: Lonzo: 2017 NCAA assists leader, 2018 NBA All-Rookie Second Team; LaMelo: 2022 NBA All-Star, 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year: LiAngelo: JBA Finals MVP
The Ball brothers never took over the NBA as family patriarch LaVar Ball once prophesized but they’ve had a considerable impact on the game. Lonzo, the eldest of the trio, was a pass-first tempo-pushing point guard in the Jason Kidd mold until a severe knee injury sidelined him for over two seasons. He’s since returned and could potentially start for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. LaMelo is the most accomplished and the most talented of the trio. If healthy, he’s a perennial All-Star. As for LiAngelo, it turns he’s better at rapping than hooping.
24.Maurkice and Mike Pouncey
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Maurkice: 9x Pro Bowl; Mike: 4x Pro Bowl
The Pouncey twins made their name protecting Tim Tebow as part of one of the most talented college football teams of all time: the 2008 national champion Florida Gators. Maurkice, who is one minute younger than his big brother, left school as a junior and was selected 18th overall by the Steelers. A year later, the Dolphins selected Mike with the 15th overall pick. The twins went on to dominate the position for over a decade before both retired following the 2020 season.
23.Matty, Jesus, and Felipe Alou
Sport: Baseball
Accomplishments: Matty: 2x All-Star, 1966 NL Batting Champion; Jesus: 1,216 career hits; Felipe: 3x All-Star (player), 1994 NL Manager of the Year
All three Alou brothers enjoyed solid MLB careers in the 1960s and 1970s, playing for an array of teams (13 different franchises between the three) and all lasting over a decade in the big leagues. Felipe was the best of the trio, hitting over 200 career home runs and winning National League Manager of the Year in 1994. On September 15, 1963, they made history when the San Francisco Giants trotted out all three Alous in a game, becoming the first all-brother outfield to start a Major League game.
22.Bengie, Jose, and Yadier Molina
Accomplishments: Bengie: Two Gold Gloves, one World Series title; Jose: Two World Series titles; Yadier: Nine Gold Gloves, 10x All-Star, two World Series titles
The Molina brothers were a throwback of sorts. In an era when baseball players put more emphasis on fitness, Bengie, Jose, and Yadier Molina each possessed physiques that were more Babe Ruth than Giancarlo Stanton. They were paunchy. They were slow. They were winners. Each of the Puerto Rican brothers won a World Series ring and was a superb defensive catcher with superb pitch calling and pitch framing abilities. Yadier Molina, in fact, has a good chance to be enshrined in Cooperstown when he becomes Hall of Fame eligible in 2028.
21.Tiki and Ronde Barber
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Tiki: 10,449 rush yards; Ronde: 215 consecutive starts (6th all-time); 5x Pro-Bowl
Perhaps the most decorated pair of twins to play in the NFL, Tiki and Ronde Barber both rank highly among the all-time leaders at their respective positions. As a running back for the New York Giants, Tiki rattled off five consecutive 1,200-plus yard seasons before abruptly retiring at age 31 following the 2006 campaign. Ronde was one of the most durable players ever to play in the NFL, holding the league record for most consecutive regular season stars for a defensive back (215). He was also incredibly productive. Ronde is the only player in NFL history with at least 45 interceptions (he tallied 47) and 25 sacks (28). In 2023, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
20.Al and Dick McGuire
Sport: Basketball
Accomplishments: Al: Won the 1977 NCAA championship as the head coach of Marquette, Basketball Hall of Fame inductee; Dick: 1949 NBA assists leader, Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
While the McGuire brothers may not be a household name among most sports fans, they hold quite a distinction as the only pair of brothers inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Al is best known for his stint as the head coach of Marquette, where in 1977 (his final season) he led them to the only NCAA championship in school history. His brother Dick was one of the best guards in the NBA during the 1950s, finishing in the top 10 in assists every year throughout the decade. Dick McGuire is the reason Carmelo Anthony didn’t wear No. 15 for the Knicks; the number has been retired twice, once for McGuire and once for Earl Monroe.
19.Jim and John Harbaugh
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Jim: 1995 Pro Bowl (player), 2012 NFC Championship; 2023 College Football Playoff National Champion (coach); John: 2012 Super Bowl champion, Six AFC North titles.
While Jim earned the nickname "Captain Comeback" as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts and reached the AFC Championship game in 1995, both brothers notched most of their success as head coaches. John has been a stalwart in Baltimore since 2008, leading the Ravens to six AFC North titles and a Super Bowl win in 2012 over his little brother Jim. The younger Harbaugh has made a career out of turning around struggling programs. Jim revived the dormant Stanford football team, led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl, and is a deity in Ann Arbor after coaching the Michigan Wolverines to the 2023 National Championship. His latest project: the San Diego Chargers. In his first season, the team improved from five wins to eleven wins and a playoff berth.
18.Stephen and Seth Curry
Sport: Basketball
Accomplishments: Stephen:4x NBA champion, 2x NBA MVP, 11x NBA All-Star; Seth: Career 10.0 point per game scorer; 2024-25 leader three-point percentage leader
Stephen Curry’s accolades are too long to fit on the back of a basketball card. He’s the greatest shooter that ever lived and one of the most influential players in the history of the NBA. Every gunner who pulls up from 35-feet is a direct descendant of Curry. His younger brother Seth is no slouch either. Though a journeyman (he’s suited for ten teams in his eleven-year career), Curry is a marksman in his right, having led the NBA in three-point percentage in the 2024-25 season. They'll be teammates this season in Golden State.
17.Chandler, Arthur, and Jon Jones
Sport: Football / Mixed Martial Arts
Accomplishments: Chandler: 4x Pro Bowl; Arthur: 2012 Super Bowl champion: Jon: UFC light heavyweight champion; most wins in UFC history
The Jones brothers are among the roughest and toughest trios to play any sports. Oldest brother Arthur was a backup defensive end on the 2012 Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens and lasted seven seasons in the NFL. Chandler, the youngest of the brothers, terrorized quarterbacks for twelve seasons and notched 112 career sacks, good for 27th all time. And Jon is the most decorated athlete in UFC history, holding almost every record for a fighter including most wins in UFC title fights and most successful title defenses.
16.Henrik and Daniel Sedin
Sport: Hockey
Accomplishments: Daniel: 3x All-Star, 2011 Art Ross Trophy; Henrik: 3x All-Star, 2011 MVP
While they struggled mightily in their lone Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the Sedin twins were one of the best brother combos ever to play the sport. Daniel won the 2011 Ross Trophy (regular season scoring leader) and Lindsay (most outstanding, as voted by the players) Trophies — and he is probably the less accomplished of the two. Henrik took home the 2010 Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, in addition to holding many of the Canucks' all-time records for scoring and durability. Their ability to play off each other was simply remarkable, with Henrik frequently feeding Daniel no-look passes that only the theory of twin telepathy could explain.
15.Leon and Michael Spinks
Sport: Boxing
Accomplishments: Leon: Beat Muhammad Ali for heavyweight championship; Michael: WBA, IBF, and WBC light heavyweight champion; IBF heavyweight champion
The Spinks brothers both reached the pinnacle of boxing with each winning the heavyweight title (Leon in 1978, Michael in 1983). Leon also has a gold medal and an upset victory over Muhammad Ali (in his seventh professional fight no less!) on his resume. Meanwhile, Michael ended Larry Holmes’ long reign atop the heavyweight division and was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. However, both men are more famous for their defeats. Leon lost his lopsided rematch with Ali in what was, at the time, the most watched sporting event ever. And in 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael in 91 seconds in one of the most heavily hyped unification title fights of all time.
14.Bob and Mike Bryan
Sport: Tennis
Accomplishments: Bob: 16 Grand Slam Men’s Doubles titles; 7 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles; Mike: 18 Grand Slam Men’s Doubles Titles, 4 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles
The Bryans absolutely owned doubles tennis for over a decade, holding pretty much every existing record. They won 119 doubles titles together, including 16 majors, and took home an Olympic gold medal during the London 2012 games for good measure. They were ranked No. 1 in the world for a staggering 438 weeks and were voted the ATP's Team of the Decade between 2000 and 2009. Apparently, their success can partially be attributed to the fact that they are "mirror twins" (i.e., Mike is a righty and Bob is a lefty), which gave them phenomenal court coverage. Who knew?
13.Bobby and Jack Charlton
Sport: Soccer
Accomplishments: Bobby: 1966 World Cup champion, leading scorer in England and Manchester United history; Jack: 1966 World Cup champion, 1974 Manager of the Year
The Charlton brothers were both starters on the 1966 English national soccer team, the nation's only World Cup champion in its history. They are considered royalty in the soccer-crazed UK, a footballing family akin to the Mannings in the US. Bobby is widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of English football. He is the all-time leading scorer for both the national team and Manchester United. Jack achieved great success as both a player and coach winning the Manager of the Year award in 1974 for his work with Middlesbrough. In 1990, he guided Ireland to the country's first World Cup, bringing his ragtag squad all the way to the quarterfinals.
12.Pedro and Ramon Martinez
Sport: Baseball
Accomplishments: Pedro: Three AL Cy Young awards, one World Series title; Ramon: 135 wins, 3.67 ERA, 1990 NL All-Star
There once was a time where Pedro was merely considered Ramon's little brother. The elder Martinez won 135 games in his 13-year career, including 20 games as a rookie in 1990, and also threw a no-hitter in 1995. But now everybody knows Pedro, who won the AL Cy Young Award three times for the Boston Red Sox and was one of the game’s most electrifying pitchers throughout his career. The brothers actually pitched together in the same rotation on two different occasions, first in 1993 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and then again on the Red Sox in 2000 and 2001.
11.Pau and Marc Gasol
Sport: Basketball
Accomplishments: Pau: Two-time NBA champion, 6x All-Star, Basketball Hall of Fall; Marc: 2019 NBA Champion; 2013 Defensive Player of the Year; 3x All-Star
The Barcelona-born Gasol brothers are basketball legends in two countries having each led Spain to two Olympic silver medals in men’s basketball. Pau had already established himself at FC Barcelona before coming over to the US in 2001 and winning Rookie of the Year for the Memphis Grizzlies. Later on, he was Kobe’s number two on back-to-back titles with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010. Marc actually played his high school ball in Tennessee after the family moved to Memphis when Pau was drafted. He played two years in Spain before returning to the US, where he evolved into a tremendous defender and deft passing big man for the Grizzlies. In 2019, he helped the Toronto Raptors win their first championship Make that legends in three countries!
10.Vladamir and Vitali Klitschko
Sport: Boxing
Accomplishments: Wladamir: WBA, WBO, IBF Heavyweight Champion; Vitali: WBC and WBO Heavyweight Champion
These super heavyweights from Ukraine each went over a decade without losing a bout and at one point held every major championship in the division. Wladimir (a.k.a. Dr. Steelhammer) was the more refined boxer with a lethal jab that was almost indefensible. Vitali (Dr. Ironfist), the more crowd-pleasing fighter, threw more power punches and was more willing to trade with opponents. (The nicknames stem from both brothers having earned PHDs.) From the start of their careers, the Klitschkos stated they’d never square off, leaving the argument open as to which was the better boxer. Vitali entered politics in retirement and is the current mayor of Kyiv. Both he and Wladimir have advocated Western governments to provide greater support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion of their country.
9.Bruce and Clay Matthews
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Bruce: 14x Pro Bowler, NFL Hall of Fame; Clay: 4x Pro Bowl
An offensive guard with the Houston Oilers, Bruce is considered to one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history, having been named to 14 Pro Bowls. While Brett Favre and Eli Manning received so much press for their consecutive games streaks, the fact that Matthews was able to start 229 games in a row (the entire length of his career) while operating in the trenches is one of the most mind-boggling stats in football. His brother Clay, whose son Clay III had a long career with the Packers, was a great player in his own right. He played a remarkable 19 seasons and made four Pro Bowls as a member of the Cleveland Browns.
8.Joe, Vince and Dom DiMaggio
Sport: Baseball
Accomplishments: Joe: 56-game hit streak, MLB Hall of Fame inductee, 9x World Series champion; Vince: 2x All-Star; Dom: 2x All-Star, Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer
Everyone knows about Joe D's long list of accomplishments highlighted by his nine World Series titles, three American League MVP’s, a 56-game hitting streak, which will likely never be matched, and marrying Marilyn Monroe at the peak of her movie star fame. While less renowned, Vince and Dom both enjoyed solid professional careers as well. Vince made the All-Star team in 1943 and 1944 as an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dom was even better, making seven All-Star teams for the Boston Red Sox, even after missing three seasons of his prime when he served in the Navy during World War II.
7.Phil and Tony Esposito
Sport: Hockey
Accomplishments: Phil: 5th in NHL history in goals scored, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee (1984); Tony: 6x All-Star, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee (1988)
It's hard enough for two brothers to make as professional athletes. For two to have solid, lengthy careers is even more difficult. For both to make it to the Hall of Fame? Practically impossible. But that's exactly what the Esposito brothers did. Phil is best known for his stint with the Bruins, where he led the league in scoring six years in a row and won two Hart Trophies as league MVP. His brother Tony was a rock in goal, playing all but one of his professional seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks and winning three Vezina Trophies as the NHL's best goaltender. Understandably, both were enshrined in the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.
6.Maurice and Henri Richard
Sport: Hockey
Accomplishments: Maurice: First ever to 500 goals, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee; Henri: Most games played in Canadiens franchise history (1,256), 11x Stanley Cup champion
Maurice was the greatest goal scorer of the NHL's early days, becoming the first player ever to tally 50 goals in a season and the first to reach 500 for his career. He also won an astounding eight Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens and was inducted to the Hall of Fame without having to wait the mandatory three-year grace period. As great a winner as Maurice was, Henri was even better. He won 11 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, the most by any single player in NHL history. His 1,256 games for Montreal are also a franchise record.
5.J.J. and T.J. Watt
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: J.J.: 3x Defensive Player of the Year, 5x Pro Bowl; T.J.: 2021 Defensive Player of the Year; 7x Pro Bowl
J.J. Watt is the Mike Trout of professional football. He was on track to be the greatest defensive lineman of all time, winning Defensive Player of the Year three times in his first five seasons, until injuries limited him in the second half of his career. He still retired with 114.5 sacks and will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Though not the interior force as his older brother, T.J. might be the better pure pass rusher, holding the NFL record for sacks in a season (22.5 in 2021). He should eclipse his brothers career sack total sometime in 2025.
4.Jason and Travis Kelce
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Jason: 2017 Super Bowl Champion, 7x Pro Bowl; Travis: 3x Super Bowl Champion, 10x Pro Bowl
The Kelce brothers from Ohio are legends in two games. Jason Kelce anchored the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line for 13 seasons and is partly to blame for the abomination better known as the Tush Push. Meanwhile, younger brother Travis is one of the greatest receiving tight ends in NFL history, holding NFL records for most career postseason receptions and most career postseason 100-yard games. He’s also engaged to Taylor Swift. Together, the Kelce Brothers host the ridiculously popular New Heights podcast, where they riff about football, pop culture, and their personal lives.
3.Sterling and Shannon Sharpe
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Sterling: 5x Pro Bowl, 3x NFL receptions leader, NFL Hall of Fame; Shannon: 3x Super Bowl champion, 8x Pro Bowl, NFL Hall of Fame
During an era when most NFL offenses featured the running game, Sterling Sharpe averaged 85 receptions per season in his seven-year career before injuries forced him to prematurely retire while still in his 20s — around the same time his little brother Shannon was coming into his own with the Denver Broncos. Sharpe went on to be featured on three Super Bowl winning teams and is in fifth all time in receptions and receiving yards by a tight end. Since retiring, he’s become one of the most entertaining personalities in sports media.
2.Peyton and Eli Manning
Sport: Football
Accomplishments: Peyton: 2x Super Bowl Champion, 5x Most Valuable Player, 14x Pro Bowl; Elli: 2x Super Bowl Champion, 2x Super Bowl MVP, 4x Pro Bowl
The ubiquitous Manning brothers are the most accomplished brothers in the history of football. Both won multiple Super Bowls and have been the game's MVP. Peyton was the more accomplished regular season signal caller racking up five MVP’s and 12 division titles. But Eazy Eli Manning was an assassin in the postseason leading the New York Giants to two improbable Super Bowl runs, each culminating with wins over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. During their career, the Manning brothers combined for over 128,000 passing yards and 900 touchdown passes. They haven’t gone away in retirement either, hosting the Manningcast, a Monday Night Football simulcast on ESPN2 and appearing in many, many, many commercials.
1.Jackie and Mack Robinson
Sport: Baseball/Track and Field
Accomplishments: Jackie: Broke MLB color barrier, 1947 Rookie of the Year, 6x All-Star, 1949 NL MVP, MLB Hall of Famer; Mack: Olympic silver medalist (Berlin 1936)
Even people who don’t follow sports know about Jackie Robinson. He could have earned his first-ballot Hall of Famer status just on his bravery in breaking baseball’s color barrier. But he was a great player too, winning Rookie of the Year in 1947, an MVP in 1949, and making six National League All-Star teams during his ten-year career. These achievements have overshadowed those of his older brother Mack, who was a remarkable athlete in his own right. Eleven years before his little brother broke the color barrier, Mack represented the United States in Berlin at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 200-meter, losing by just 0.4 seconds to some guy named Jesse Owens.