There's no question that the NBA has been evolving into more of a perimeter game in recent years.

The days of two back-to-the-basket bigs on the floor together seems to be in the past. Now, it's all about having four, or even five, players who can step behind the 3-point line and shoot proficiently.

There are still some traditional big men left in the league that become All-Stars. That number is just declining.

DeAndre Jordan fits the mold of a traditional big, although he doesn't really have a post-up game. He was asked about the evolution of the game during a Team USA basketball practice yesterday.

Via ESPN's Ramona Shelburne:

“The game is definitely evolving. It's becoming more guard-oriented. But at the same time we've got a lot of big guys who still kick ass,” Jordan said Wednesday after Team USA's practice.

“We'll never be extinct, even though there's no more ‘centers' in the NBA … just call me a forward when you introduce me against starting lineups.”

Jordan is probably right that bigs like him will never be completely extinct. They still help a lot with spacing and creating all of those perimeter looks that wouldn't exist without someone being a threat inside.

When it comes to the Olympics, the United States should have an advantage on the interior against a lot of countries, especially when it comes to athleticism. Jordan is a big reason why, and he'll have an opportunity to prove how valuable the type of player he is in Rio.

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