Coming off a disastrous NBA season that was riddled with injuries and health and safety protocols during the regular season and playoffs, the 2021-22 NBA season is bound to have a new outlook. With a handful of teams coming back to full strength and looking to dethrone the Milwaukee Bucks as the 2022 NBA champions, there's going to be a plethora of star trios that will shine big all year long.
On the flip side, there's a lot of familiar faces in new places looking to make a huge impact on their new team. With the most level playing field in recent memory, the 2021-22 NBA season will without a doubt be one to remember. Having said all this, let's take a look at the five best big 3s entering the 2021-22 NBA season, ranked.
Projected Best Big 3s For 2021-22 NBA Season
Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving
After a disappointing finish to the 2021 NBA Playoffs where they were playing undermanned, the Brooklyn Nets will be back and better than ever with their powerful superstar trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving expected to back fully healthy next season. Now that they'll have an entire offseason to work together and build stronger team chemistry, they'll undoubtedly be an unstoppable force of nature that will power their way to the top of the Eastern Conference once again.
Only this time they'll have all their stars back and fully prepared to compete for an NBA championship. Come next season the Brooklyn Nets will boast the most unstoppable big three and look pick apart defenses with their stellar ball handling, passing, and lights out shooting. Having a full season of Durant, Harden, and Irving on display for the entire basketball world to view will truly be special to see.
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green
Coming off back-to-back seasons without a playoff appearance following five straight trips to the NBA Finals and three titles, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green will look to lead the Warriors back to postseason stardom. With Curry coming off a record-setting season where he overachieved with a young and inexperienced roster and brought them within one basket of making the playoffs, he'll look to pick up right where he left off at the start of next season.
This time around though Thompson will be back fully healthy and ready to return to action after spending a ton of time resting and rehabbing over the past two seasons. Draymond Green will also look to build off of his momentum after winning his second gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Between their championship experience, scoring, playmaking, rebounding, and defensive prowess, the Warriors veteran superstar trio will be ready to lead them back to the promised land while looking to re-establish their dominance in the NBA.
Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and Bam Adebayo
Coming in hot during the first week of free agency, the Miami Heat have undergone a complete roster overhaul and made a series of big additions. The biggest of all being the signing of veteran point guard and NBA champion Kyle Lowry, who makes for the perfect complement to franchise stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
Between the three of them, they've established dominant two-way play with their defensive tenacity and multi-faceted scoring approach. There's no denying that this trio will elevate the Heat back to the upper echelon of the top-heavy Eastern Conference and once again make them title contenders. After a disappointing first round exit in 2021, the Heat are poised for a major turnaround in 2022 led by veteran All-Stars Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and Bam Adebayo.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook
The Lakers have had quite a busy start to their offseason, their biggest acquisition by far has been All-Star point guard and former league MVP Russell Westbrook. LA's new superstar trio will look to prove all the haters wrong while propelling the Lakers back to title contention in the hopes of winning their 18th championship in franchise history which would also be the most in NBA history.
If ever there was a trio of stars that could make this happen for the Lakers, then it's without question James, Davis, and Westbrook. Due to the age and injury history of these stars, a high percentage of the basketball world has written them off and taken the stance that this big three has no shot at winning the title.
If history has taught us anything though, it's that you never write off a big three that's led by LeBron James, and with the length, athleticism, and championship experience of these three future hall of famers, the Lakers are without question capable of powering through the wild wild Western Conference and bringing another title back to the bright lights of Hollywood.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday
Entering the 2021-22 season as NBA champions, the Bucks big three of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday will look to run it back and defend their crown. They'll have a ton of competition standing in their way, but given what they just accomplished this past season, they've proven there's no challenge they can't overcome with their incredible team chemistry.
With their well-rounded offensive games and lockdown defense, these three stars will once again be leading the charge for this high flying Bucks squad that will be gunning for back-to-back NBA titles. If one things true, it's that you should never ever underestimate the heart of a champion, and this tough as nails title contender led by Giannis, Middleton, and Holiday will be bringing the fight all year long.
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