The 2021 NBA season is only a few days away. We saw some movement during the offseason, but most big names stayed put. With free agency and the draft months in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a look at how each team’s “big three” ranks this year. We’ll start at the bottom and work towards the title contenders.
Remember that this is an entirely subjective ranking. I don’t expect you’ll agree with how I ordered the teams or even some of my chosen players. Keep it respectful and leave any comments below this article or reach out to me on Twitter @Sam_Teets33.
All player names appear alphabetically by last name. They aren’t listed in order of skill or importance.
30. San Antonio Spurs
The three: Keldon Johnson, Dejounte Murray, Jakob Poeltl
Gregg Popovich is one of the greatest coaches of all-time, but he’s finally running out of seasoned veterans to put his championship hopes in. The Spurs haven’t rebuilt their franchise in quite a while. Before the past two years, San Antonio hadn’t suffered a losing season since 1996.
Murray is the cornerstone of the new era of Spurs basketball. He’s a 25-year-old former All-Defensive selection who’s developing an offensive game. However, Murray hasn’t posted a positive offensive box +/- for a season in his career. His three-point shooting isn’t passable yet, which contributes to the problem.
Johnson showed promise during his second season, and he recently won a gold medal with Team USA. Meanwhile, Poeltl was one of the best defensive players in the league last season. He’s a limited offensive option.
29. Oklahoma City Thunder
The three: Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Thunder have enough picks to completely remake their roster over the next four or five years, but their outlook for 2021 is pretty bleak. Gilgeous-Alexander remains a borderline All-Star after a brief but monstrous 2020 season where he showed significant improvement as an outside scorer and remained a net neutral on defense.
Supposedly the Thunder dangled Gilgeous-Alexander on the trade market this offseason, but that’s hard to believe when their next best players are a defender with a field goal percentage below 39.0% and a rookie. There’s no one else to select unless you’re a Derrick Favors fan.
28. Orlando Magic
The three: Wendell Carter Jr., Jonathan Isaac, Jalen Suggs
Orlando doesn’t have a single player that even compares to Gilgeous-Alexander in terms of impact, but they have some intriguing young pieces. Isaac always looked good in spurts and only began putting everything together before tearing his ACL and missing all of last season. He might not fully regain his abilities until the 2022-23 season.
Early on, Carter looks like the classic high floor, low ceiling prospect, but he has some serious flaws. The 6'10'' center sometimes struggles on the glass and doesn’t have a viable outside shot. He must become more versatile to stick in the NBA.
Suggs put on a show at Gonzaga, and Orlando lucked into getting him with the fifth overall pick. He should make an immediate impact.
27. Cleveland Cavaliers
The three: Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Collin Sexton
Cleveland tried trading Sexton this offseason because he’s a ball stopper on offense. His usage rate is very high (29.7%), but the 22-year-old doesn’t facilitate much for his teammates. Sexton’s occasional poor decisions and lackluster defensive prowess don’t help either. However, he’s still one of the team’s youngest players and better scorers.
Garland took on a larger role with Cleveland in his second season and improved his shooting efficiency. The 21-year-old also assumed playmaking duties as Sexton settled into his less pass-orientated offensive game plan.
It’ll be interesting to see how Garland and Mobley, a lean 7'0'' rookie with defensive prowess, work together. Those two could frequently connect on the offensive end for some highlight-reel plays.
I’m tempted to include Kevin Love out of respect, but the five-time All-Star didn’t perform well in 2020. Jarrett Allen also just missed the cut. I’m counting on Mobley’s potential to top Allen’s known value.
26. Detroit Pistons
The three: Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant
Detroit did a marvelous job adding pieces over the past several years, but the Pistons lack a true superstar. Grant, who averaged a career-high 23.7 points per game, is the team’s best offensive option. He’s a dynamic player but doesn’t separate himself as a clear No. 1 option in a league full of future Hall of Famers.
Bey had a strong rookie season. While he only made 40.4% of his shots, the Villanova product netted 38.0% of his threes. That’s a solid offensive foundation to build on. Bey outperforming fellow 2020 draftee Killian Hayes was a pleasant surprise for Detroit, although it puts Hayes in a questionable position as Cunningham joins the organization.
Cunningham is roughly 6'8'', weighs 220 lbs., and averaged 20.1 points, 3.5 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals while shooting 40.0% from three during his sole collegiate season. He could compete for All-Star selections if he gets more involved as a passer and on-ball defender.
25. Houston Rockets
The three: Jalen Green, John Wall, Christian Wood
Wood keeps the Rockets from completely falling to the bottom of these rankings. The 26-year-old center played in 41 games last season, averaging over 20 points per game for the first time. He’s developed from a rotational player to a borderline All-Star, and there’s still room for him to grow, especially on the defensive end.
While Wood has high upside, Wall is trending in the wrong direction. He shot a career-low 40.4% from the field last season while failing to develop a solid outside game. Wall finished the year with negative win shares and could pose more of a hindrance than an asset to Houston’s rebuild moving forward.
The Rockets took Green with the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He should see significant playing time, if not starting time, from day one.
24. Sacramento Kings
The three: De'Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield
Fox looks like a future superstar. His game is captivating, but the 23-year-old still must find his stroke from three and continue developing as a defender. Fox is already an impressive playmaker and dynamic point guard, especially in transition opportunities. Hopefully the Kentucky product continues his upward trajectory.
Haliburton made waves as a rookie for his shooting touch and contributions to a young Kings team. He made 40.9% of his three-point attempts while dishing out 309 assists in 58 appearances. Similar to Fox, Haliburton would benefit from improved play on defensive.
Hield is what he is at this point, which is a solid starter with one of the game’s best shooting touches. Since entering the NBA, Hield has made 40.6% of his 2,847 three-point attempts. He averaged 686 three-point tries over the past three years, making him an asset to any offense. Hield is a limited player outside of his shooting.
23. Washington Wizards
The three: Bradley Beal, Spencer Dinwiddie, Rui Hachimura
Beal recently earned his first All-NBA selection, and for good reason. He averaged 31.3 points per game in 2020, making it the second season in a row where he crossed the 30 ppg threshold. While not the most efficient scorer, Beal routinely keeps Washington in games with magnificent performances. However, he’d only serve as a second option on a championship team.
Dinwiddie missed most of last season, but he was carrying a depleted Brooklyn team the last time we saw him play significant minutes. The 28-year-old has value as a scorer, but his best upside with Washington comes as a playmaker. Dinwiddie isn’t a great three-point shooter but holds up well on two-point shots.
There wasn’t a right answer for the third player. I wanted to take Thomas Bryant, but he’s coming off a torn ACL. Davis Bertans doesn’t play defense. Kyle Kuzma is all over the place. Montrezl Harrell showed his defensive limitations in Los Angeles. KCP doesn’t move the needle.
I ultimately went with Hachimura because he’s a young piece of the team, but the Japanese forward had negative VORPs in his first two seasons. The 23-year-old also struggles with offensive and defensive efficiency. Washington has a lot of average players beyond Beal and Dinwiddie.
22. New York Knicks
The three: RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Kemba Walker
Barrett hasn’t quite lived up to the hype of going third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, but he showed significant improvement in his second year. The Duke product went from making only 32.0% of his threes as a rookie to 40.1% in 2020. He needs to become more effective on defense and play a larger role as a facilitator.
Randle put a terrible 2019 season behind him and earned All-NBA 2nd Team honors during his second year with the Knicks. He made a personal best 41.1% of his threes despite attempting a career-high 389 shots from beyond the arc. While he got New York to the playoffs, Randle isn’t good enough to lead a championship team.
Derrick Rose made a good case for the third spot, but it’s hard to pick anyone other than Walker. The former Celtic and Hornet made four consecutive All-Star games before injuries and inconsistent play began causing problems in 2020. We’ll see if he bounces back as a member of New York’s young roster.
21. Toronto Raptors
The three: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet
For all their talent, the Raptors lack a top option. Siakam was an All-NBA selection in 2019-20, but he shot poorly from three last year. The former Most Improved Player also struggled to serve as Toronto’s top scoring option. VanVleet, who joined Siakam as the only Raptors with over 1,000 points last year, could help lift some of that offensive burden.
VanVleet steps into Kyle Lowry’s role now that the veteran is in Miami. The 35-year-old was the heart and soul of Toronto’s teams over the years. VanVleet must match that energy.
Anunoby’s arrow is pointing straight up. The former 23rd overall pick improved in each of his four seasons, especially on offense. Anunoby made 39.8% of his threes in 2020 despite taking nearly twice as many per game as he had in the past. He’s also the best defender among Toronto’s big three.
20. Charlotte Hornets
The three: LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier
Ball was everything Charlotte hoped for as a rookie. He made dynamic plays as a facilitator, connecting with Miles Bridges for some of the season’s best dunks, and shot well for a rookie. Even if the veterans are still better overall players, Ball is Charlotte’s face of the franchise. He’s on pace to surpass all other current Hornets in a matter of months, not years.
Charlotte’s former Celtics have performed well in their new home. Rozier isn’t a great defender or facilitator, but he’s made 39.6% of his 994 threes since joining the Hornets. Hayward’s scoring also remains intact despite a continuous barrage of injuries. The veteran still finished second on the team in scoring despite missing 28 games.
19. Memphis Grizzlies
The three: Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant
Morant has plenty of upside he hasn’t tapped into yet. The springy point guard needs to develop his deep ball and has the physical traits to perform well on defense. However, Morant largely remains a one-way player capable of occasionally making a splash on defense. He’s incredibly talented, but his shooting efficiency hasn’t looked great so far.
We can throw out the 2020-21 season when evaluating JJJ. The fourth-year Michigan St. product only appeared in 11 games and wasn’t close to one hundred percent. When healthy, Jackson is a dynamic scorer that could benefit from adding interior moves to his arsenal. Unfortunately, Jackson is a fouling machine on defense.
Brooks is an aggressive defender that gets plenty of shots. However, his usually inefficient shooting makes him a negative on offense. Memphis desperately needs his defense considering what they’re getting from Jackson and Morant.
18. Minnesota Timberwolves
The three: Anthony Edwards, D'Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota has one of the most offensive-orientated big threes in the NBA, which is why more than half the league ranks ahead of them. Towns is a generational scorer amongst centers, but we’ve seen him fade in and out of playing elite basketball overall. Defense remains an issue for Towns despite his length and build.
Russell improved by leaps and bounds in Brooklyn, but getting shipped to Golden State and then Minnesota stunted his growth. The former Laker is only 25 years old, but his injury history and erratic production raise questions. Russell can certainly thrive alongside Towns, but we haven’t seen the duo mesh over an extended period yet.
Edwards had some impressive performances as a rookie, but he was a high-volume, low-efficiency scorer. The rookie registered a negative VORP and remained in the negatives in offensive and defensive box +/-. Anyone that watches Edwards can tell he has amazing potential, but shooting 41.7% on 1,211 shots is unacceptable.
17. Indiana Pacers
The three: Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner
Indiana has a great collection of talent, but the Pacers lack a championship-caliber top option. Sabonis’ ability to contribute to every facet of the offensive game lays the foundation for Indiana’s offense while Turner anchors the defense. To his credit, Sabonis isn’t a liability on defense either, although you probably don’t want him on Joel Embiid in the post.
Turner never took the next step and became a top player for Indiana, but he’s still one of the league’s best defenders. Defense is a highly undervalued part of the modern NBA, and Turner has two of the last three block titles.
Like Sabonis, Brogdon does everything on offense. He even shoots from three significantly better than his All-Star teammate. The Pacers don’t win tough games when Brogdon doesn’t play.
16. Chicago Bulls
The three: DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic
The Bulls handed out cash left and right this past offseason, bringing in most of their best players. Trades and free agent signings built this Chicago roster, but LaVine remains the team’s centerpiece. He has more offensive versatility than Lonzo Ball, more upside than DeRozan, and more moves than Vucevic.
It’ll be interesting to see how Ball, DeRozan, LaVine, and Vucevic mesh. Vucevic only attempted about one fewer shot per game than he did with Orlando after joining Chicago last year. However, he, DeRozan, and LaVine must accept the possibility that they’ll all have to sacrifice to survive.
The Bulls also have to get Ball and LaVine touches while still developing Colby White. Chicago has an interesting collection of youth and experience that should produce some exciting storylines.
15. New Orleans Pelicans
The three: Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson
Letting Lonzo Ball walk seemed inevitable for New Orleans, but it removes a valuable part of the offense that created plenty of big plays with Williamson. I’d like to see Ingram and Williamson increase their roles as playmakers rather than entirely shift Ball’s workload onto Devonte' Graham and Tomas Satoransky.
Ingram was the league’s Most Improved Player for the 2019-20 season, but he leveled out this past year. The 24-year-old is still a low-tier All-Star, even if his play stagnates permanently. However, it’s hard to imagine New Orleans going very far with this roster unless Ingram takes another leap.
Injuries remain a concern with Williamson. When available, the Duke product dominates the paint. An insane amount of his scoring comes at the rim, which is fine for now. However, he’ll need to diversify his game as injuries and age begin taking a toll. Williamson is arguably a top 20 player in today’s game, but he goes against the flow of most modern offenses.
14. Dallas Mavericks
The three: Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis
Everyone knows Doncic is the NBA’s best young player. That’s why so many analysts had him as a dark horse MVP candidate last year and are predicting he’ll take home the league’s greatest individual honor this season. Aside from some streaks of inefficient shooting, Doncic has all the makings of the game’s best offensive player.
Fans wanted Porzingis gone after his poor showing in the 2021 playoffs, but the former All-Star is back for another go with Dallas and Doncic. While the Mavericks could get more creative with how they deploy Porzingis, the Latvian hasn’t taken many strides since the 2017 season. His lack of progress raises some concerns.
I could’ve gone with Tim Hardaway Jr. for the third spot in this big three, but Brunson’s performance with Dallas’ second unit is praiseworthy. He’s asked to do more than Hardaway and could even start on several other teams.
13. Boston Celtics
The three: Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum
Brown elevated his offensive game this past season, but the former third overall pick is beginning to show some cracks on defense that weren’t present earlier in his career. Taking on a heavier offensive load sometimes prevents players from performing their best on both ends, but Brown still qualifies as one of the league’s best two-way players.
Speaking of defense, Smart is well-known for hounding anyone Boston sets him after. The 27-year-old guard remains an up and down player on offense, but his energy and defensive presence uplift his teammates.
Tatum is a budding superstar with perennial All-NBA potential. He could play a larger role as a facilitator and lock in on defense more, but the Duke product is already fairly well-rounded despite only being 23 years old. Boston’s championship hopes rest on Tatum’s continuous development.
12. Portland Trail Blazers
The three: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell
Portland as a franchise hasn’t gotten over the hump despite having a generational talent at the helm. Lillard has the same range as Stephen Curry and netted 39.6% of his shots from deep over the past two years despite attempting over ten per game. Lillard’s offensive prowess doesn’t translate to defense.
McCollum can make the occasional defensive play, but he’s more known for consistently averaging over 20 points per outing on offense. He does a little bit of everything, but it’s worth wondering whether a team can win a championship with him as its second-best player.
Powell’s offensive efficiency took a massive hit once he arrived in Portland via a trade with Toronto last season. He only earns this spot because of how well he shot from the outside while with the Raptors in 2020.
11. Atlanta Hawks
The three: Clint Capela, John Collins, Trae Young
Everyone knows that Young is a one-way star. He’s a negative player on defense but has two consecutive seasons with over 25 points and nine assists per game. While not the most efficient three-point shooter, Young has the green light to pull from range whenever he wants.
Collins’ development into right around a 40.0% three-point shooter solidified his importance to Atlanta’s offense. The forward won’t make the All-Star Game anytime soon, even though he has decent numbers.
Capela is Atlanta’s defensive anchor. He flashed incredible value in the playoffs, which led to the Hawks offering him a two-year extension in September.
10. Los Angeles Clippers
The three: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum
Leonard will miss most of his team’s opening stretch as he recovers from a partially torn ACL. The future Hall of Famer began prioritizing his health several years ago after a string of lower-body injuries. However, the Clippers expect he’ll return in time to get ready for a playoff push.
George is a highly underrated player, mostly because NBA fans would rather spend time roasting him on Twitter rather than digging into his game. The former Pacer is still a high-level defender and earned an All-NBA 3rd Team selection for 2020. He’s made over 41.0% of his threes in each of the past two seasons despite attempting over 7.5 per game.
The third role in this trio is up for debate. Reggie Jackson had his moments last season, and Serge Ibaka showed in Toronto that he’s still an impactful player when healthy. Even Terance Mann made a case during the playoffs. However, Batum’s bounce-back season caught my eye, and I’m giving the nod to the hot player.
9. Utah Jazz
The three: Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell
Conley looked awful in his first season with Utah before rebounding in 2020 with an All-Star campaign. Conley’s playmaking and outside scoring eased the burden on Mitchell’s shoulders, allowing the young star more freedom and room for error.
Speaking of Mitchell, the former 13th overall pick averaged 32.3 points per game during last year’s playoffs while connecting on 43.5% of his threes. His development as a three-point shooter and big game anchor keeps Utah floating just outside the NBA’s upper echelon of championship contenders.
Gobert is one of the game’s most impactful defenders at the rim. He even has enough agility to recover and sometimes track down wings that drive past him. Of course, Gobert’s skill set comes with a price on offense. He hits a high percentage of shots because they all come right at the rim. He can bog down Utah’s ball movement.
8. Miami Heat
The three: Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry
Butler is a terrific on-court leader. He sets the tempo for Miami’s squad, and Lowry should fit that mentality perfectly. The two veterans are natural leaders. This Heat team is in good hands if the two All-Stars can coexist.
Lowry does the dirty work on offense and defense. He’ll never have gaudy stat lines, but the numbers don’t fully encapsulate his impact on games. Meanwhile, Butler is the reigning steals champ and has taken over more playmaking duties since arriving in South Beach. His role as a passer might decline as Lowry takes over.
Adebayo is a versatile defender and underrated passer. However, he and Butler aren’t threats from three, which limits Miami’s offense. Expect Adebayo to appear as an All-Defensive selection several times throughout the next decade.
7. Phoenix Suns
The three: Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Chris Paul
Injuries are always a potential issue when Paul takes the floor, but he remains incredibly impactful on both ends of the court for a 36-year-old. Paul’s arrival helped the Suns gel as a team and reach their potential. Now they face the daunting task of having to rebound from an NBA Finals loss.
Booker isn’t the next Kobe Bryant, but he’s still a very good All-Star with All-NBA potential. The soon-to-be 25-year-old is a net negative on defense, and that likely won’t change. However, he’s developed into a complete offensive player capable of going on incredible hot streaks and closing out games.
Fans were ready to declare Ayton the next great center after he made some splash plays in the playoffs. The former first overall pick is a rising star, but he’s still a long way off from earning an All-NBA selection. Teams can neutralize Ayton on offense, and he’s not as defensively impactful as Joel Embiid or Rudy Gobert.
6. Philadelphia 76ers
The three: Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Ben Simmons
Simmons is back in Philadelphia, which means we might see this 76ers trio in action after all. I moved Philadelphia up and down the rankings several times before publishing this story because it’s impossible to predict how Simmons’ short holdout might impact the team’s chemistry.
Embiid is a legitimate MVP candidate so long as he stays healthy. Unfortunately, the Cameroon native hasn’t suited up for 65 or more games in a season during his career. When he’s on the court, Embiid is a dominating defensive presence and one of the strongest low-post players in the NBA. He made 37.7% of 154 three-point attempts last season too.
Harris is an ideal third man on a roster with two perennial All-Stars, although the spotlight might start fading on Simmons.
5. Denver Nuggets
The three: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr.
Jokic is consistently one of the NBA’s healthiest superstars, which helped him win the 2020-21 MVP. He led the league in box +/-, PER, win shares, and VORP but only made it to the second round of the playoffs. Jokic is a tremendous player, especially when he’s making 38.8% of his threes, but he’s fallen short of carrying Denver to the finals.
Murray suffered a torn ACL late last season, meaning he’ll miss most if not all of the 2021 campaign. The Kentucky product never carried his historic production from the NBA Bubble to the regular season, but he continued improving. Murray is only 24 despite having five seasons under his belt.
Denver recently gave MPJ a massive extension, showing the team’s commitment to their breakout forward. Porter doesn’t offer anything on defense despite his athleticism and size, but the 23-year-old is an offensive star. He made 44.5% of his 382 threes in 2020 and gave Denver a spark whenever the team’s offense ground to a halt.
4. Los Angeles Lakers
The three: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook
I’m still not sure how well this trio will play together over a prolonged stretch. Westbrook can post numbers, but he’s only valuable as an on-ball player because of his lackluster shooting. The former MVP won the assist crown for the third time last season, but he’ll take away from James’ on-ball value in Los Angeles unless the Lakers get creative.
Speaking of James, the 36-year-old suffered the two most significant injuries of his career over the past three years. He wasn’t himself once returning for the playoffs last season, but many people forget he was in the MVP discussion before getting hurt. Despite his age and injuries, James enters 2021 as a top ten player.
The Lakers want to ride Davis this year. It’s time for the 28-year-old to have an MVP-caliber campaign, but that seems unlikely. Davis only has two years in his career with more than 70 games played, and he was awful from three in 2020.
3. Golden State Warriors
The three: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson
Curry is at least one of the five best players in the NBA. Analysts speculated about his decline following his five-game 2019 season, but the three-time league champion played at an MVP level in 2020. He made 42.1% of his league-leading 801 three pointers and captured his second scoring title. This time he also led the NBA in total points scored.
Green is one of the league’s most disrespected players. He finished sixth in assists last season and fourth in assists per game. His role as a facilitator on the face break and in offensive sets often goes overlooked. Green also returned to playing elite defense in 2020 and put on a masterclass against Anthony Davis in the play-in game.
Thompson’s last game came in 2019. He’s battled through some rough injuries over the past two years, but his shooting stroke should remain intact. Even if Thompson starts the year off slow or takes a few weeks before returning to the court, his offensive impact should translate quickly. However, he might not play defense at an all-league level anymore.
2. Milwaukee Bucks
The three: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton
Antetokounmpo is arguably the NBA’s best player. He’s healthier than Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard, more physically imposing at this point than LeBron James, and as defensively impactful as Joel Embiid. Antetokounmpo can hit three pointers, but he’s not a serious threat from range. That and the occasional mishandled dribble are the 26-year-old’s only shortcomings.
Holiday and Middleton come and go game to game, but one is almost always hot. The reigning champions are upper-tier two-way players capable of taking over when Antetokounmpo misses time. At times, Middleton is Milwaukee’s best closer while Holiday can string together multiple steals turned fast break points.
1. Brooklyn Nets
The three: Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving
Assuming Irving plays significant games for the Nets this season, Brooklyn has the best big three in the NBA. Durant proved last year, albeit in a limited sample size, that he’s still capable of anchoring a team’s scoring. He made a career-high 45.0% of his looks from three despite attempting over 31.3% of his total shots from beyond the arc.
Harden is also a former MVP and future first-ballot Hall of Famer in his prime. He was in the MVP race before missing a significant chunk of last season with injuries. Harden facilitates Brooklyn’s offense as Durant and Irving look to score. He averaged over ten assists per game last year for the second time in his career (he finished second in MVP voting the other time).
Irving is both calm and chaotic in Brooklyn. In 2020, he was a member of the 50/40/90 club for the first time. Irving’s first and second-highest points per 36 minutes averages came in each of the past two seasons. However, his off-court decisions could lead to him missing critical games.
Injuries and decisions detrimental to the team’s success are the only things that can slow down Brooklyn’s big three.