Golden State Warriors have a better big-three than Nets

The NBA’s newest superteam has everybody buzzing. Combing the likes of James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is sure to set off a supernova sized offensive explosion in Brooklyn. Yet, even this incredible trio wouldn’t be able to sniff what the Golden State Warriors created in 2017.

Let’s get one thing out of the way, the Warriors didn’t just have a big-three, they had four Hall of Famers all in their prime suiting up next to each other. Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green was quite simply the greatest four-man lineup this league has ever seen.

While Harden, Durant and Irving might have a case for the most dynamic offensive trio in NBA history – they couldn’t touch the versatility that Golden State had. If we are only counting Curry, Thompson and Durant, the ability to play off-ball as catch-and-shoot threats played perfectly into Durant’s talent as a pure scorer.

The Golden State Warriors big-three will always be remembered as the greatest trio of all-time, even with a new superteam in Brooklyn.

This selfless dynamic of playing off-ball and allowing Durant full freedom to operate is something he won’t see in Brooklyn. Both Harden and Irving are extremely ball-dominant. Although they are equally skilled playmakers, they don’t demand the same sort of attention away from the play as Curry and Thompson do.

Not to mention, Curry and Thompson are far superior defenders. Thompson is an All-NBA caliber defender while Curry, despite his size, is one of the highest-IQ defenders in the league. Package this together with Durant’s length and the Warriors were an elite defensive team for a reason. Oh, and though we’re trying to limit this to just big-threes, don’t forget the Defensive Player of the Year in Green.

Even just the combination of Green, Curry and Thompson has a clear case to be ahead of the new trio in Brooklyn. Chemistry can’t be overstated and the Warriors big-three embodies the epitome of playing team basketball.

In contrast, there may not be a more dangerous package of personalities than the one we are seeing in Brooklyn. A bit of adversity could be all it takes to send one of their ticking time bombs into a full locker room explosion.

The resume speaks for itself. Green, Curry and Thompson have a long list of individual accomplishments, including three championships and the potential for more in the near future. Will Harden, Irving and Durant be able to match this success together? I guess we’ll find out.