NBA Power Rankings: The Best “Big Three’s” In the NBA Today

Stephen Curry, David Lee and Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors)

May 16, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30, right) receives a hug from power forward David Lee (left) after leaving the game during the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. The Spurs defeated the Warriors 94-82. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

With the signing of swingman Andre Iguodala this offseason, the Warriors arguably now have the second-best Big Three in the Western Conference. Last year, the Warriors surprised a lot of folks with their first playoff series win since 2006-07. If it weren’t for David Lee’s torn hip flexor, there is a real chance they could have beat San Antonio and made it past the second round of the playoffs.

Veterans Lee and Iguodala have established there credentials as All-Stars over the years. However, last season, Stephen Curry made his presence felt in the West, averaging a career-high 22.9 points per game and 6.9 assists. Not to mention that he made more three-pointers in a single season than anyone else in NBA history. In fact, the 45.3 percent that he shot from three was slightly better than the 45.1 percent that he shot from the field. As long as his notoriously brittle ankles can remain healthy next year, Curry will continue to improve.

Facing the three-headed monster of Steph’s sharp shooting, Lee’s nightly double-doubles and Iggy’s defensive toughness, is surely a terrifying prospect for Golden State’s opponents. The Warriors are a team on the rise, and they fully expect their Big Three to take them to the Western Conference Finals this year.