The past decade of the NBA has been defined by super-teams that changed the way basketball was played in the NBA. The big three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh formed the “Heatles” and solidified small ball during the 2012 playoffs by inserting Shane Battier into the starting lineup and moving Bosh to center. Through a Bosh injury, the Miami Heat discovered their version of small-ball that would help them win back-to-back titles.
Another injury helped form the most dangerous team of the decade when Draymond Green started in favor of David Lee to begin the Golden State Warriors’ 2014-15 season.