This is a topic that I think should be covered more often by NBA analysts. Over the years, there have been a variety of dynamic NBA trios in the league. The most recent being Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson in Golden State. It brings up the question: what is the best big-three of all time in the NBA? This is a question that many NBA fans like myself have thought about.
In the past, I normally would have aired on the side of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. The Bulls won three championships with that trio, and I believe Jordan to be the greatest player ever. I think that the parameters for being the best TRIO ever have to take into account individual talent and accomplishments. While it is easy to look at the greatness of a Lebron or Michael Jordan, they carried their trios with their transcendent talent. When it comes to a trio you must account for individual talent, accomplishments, and how that trio changed the game.
There are plenty of choices for the best trio of all-time. You could go with the Lakers trio of Magic, Kareem, and Worthy which won 5 championships. You could air with the ever-reliable Spurs trio of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli, and Tony Parker which won 4 titles collectively. Many people in this generation will point to the big three in Miami with Lebron, Wade, and Bosh.
When it comes to answering the best trio of all-time, I have to say the Golden State Warriors! Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson are the best trio ever. Kevin Durant and Steph Curry are both MVP winners. Klay Thompson is the part of the equation that tips the scales for me. Thompson is a multi-time all-star and a top-3 shooter ever to go with Steph Curry. The individual ability of all three players is greater than any other trio ever. They went to three consecutive finals and won two of them. They only lost the third because Durant and Thompson were injured. They revolutionized the game and the three-point shot. When this trio was together, there was not a single team that stood a chance against beating them in a 7 game series.
What do you think? Am I crazy for this take? Is there a trio that I missed? Who is your best trio ever? Let me know in the comment section below.
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