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For NBA teams vying to hoist the prestigious Larry O’Brien trophy, the Big 3 model of building around three elite players has become a staple. Luckily for fans of the Utah Jazz, their squad boasts one of the best.
Several factors are significant when evaluating a team’s Big 3, but two emerge as the most important: how good are the players, and how well do they fit together? Ideally, any trio of elite NBA players features a balanced combination of shot creation, playmaking and defense. Three elite ball handlers who can’t shoot consistently will inevitably step on each other’s toes.