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5. Minnesota Timberwolves (30.4 Big 3 WAR)
Projected core: Kevin Love (18.4) | Ricky Rubio | Nikola Pekovic
The upside of the Wolves' young core isn't exactly Thunder-like, but it's close enough to be really exciting if you're a Minnesota fan. Of course, that is if Love decides he wants to stay put.

6. Atlanta Hawks (28.1 Big 3 WAR)
Projected core: Josh Smith (12.8) | Lou Williams | Al Horford
This is a team in flux, though Horford's projection is held down by his injury-marred 2011-12 season. Williams might not be a true core piece, but he'll help. Smith showed signs of elite performance, but also petulance.

7. Utah Jazz (26.0 Big 3 WAR)
Projected core: Paul Millsap (10.4) | Al Jefferson | Derrick Favors

The Jazz have a growing collection of shiny pieces, but it's a mystery how all of these redundant parts will get on the court at the same time. Still, it's better to have talent than not.

8. Indiana Pacers (25.5 Big 3 WAR)
Projected core: Paul George (10.5) | Roy Hibbert | Danny Granger

If the Pacers don't uncover that superstar scorer, it remains to be seen how far they can go with a roster full of second and third options.

9. Detroit Pistons (24.9 Big 3 WAR)
Projected core: Greg Monroe (15.3) | Andre Drummond | Brandon Knight

This assumes that our optimistic rookie projection pans out for Drummond and that Monroe continues his development into a franchise player, but it sure looks as if the Pistons are positioned to take a leap in the next few years.

10. Milwaukee Bucks (24.9 Big 3 WAR)
Projected core: Brandon Jennings (11.5) | Ersan Ilyasova | Monta Ellis
This looks like a pretty good projection for the Bucks, but if Jennings tops out at 11.5 WAR, he's not the franchise centerpiece you typically find on a championship team.

I took out the top 5, notables and long intro due to being an insider article.

Don't know if I'd consider them the potential big 3 for us. At most they have another season together.
 
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Thanks for posting

So the Dynamic Duos of the 90's has progressed into Big Threes. Cant wait for the Fabulous Foursomes.

Anyway Jazz's big three is more like a Triple Tease, because you can't play all three together at the same time. The difficulty Favors ascension has created has been beat to death 'round these boards. Good luck Ty & Kevin, hope you get it figured out before Al and Milsap realize they are in contract years.
 
WhiskyPriest said:
I think its funny that ESPN lists Jefferson/Millsap/Kanter as our big three, however, two of the three are in trade rumors.
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Sure you meant favors, but I am going to correct you on the basis that kanter is making me believe he is nothing more than "big bench"
 
If I was going to make a big 3 list for Utah it would be Millsap/Favors and Hayward or Burks.
 
Stoked said:
If I was going to make a big 3 list for Utah it would be Millsap/Favors and Hayward or Burks.
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By the end of the 2012-13 season the list will include at least Favors and Hayward with the possibility of Burks and Millsap being on that list. I expect some breakout performances next season.
 
orangello said:
By the end of the 2012-13 season the list will include at least Favors and Hayward with the possibility of Burks and Millsap being on that list. I expect some breakout performances next season.
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I am looking for consistency improvements form Hayward, breakout seasons from Favors and Burks and fundamentals improvement from Kanter.
 
Stoked said:
I am looking for consistency improvements form Hayward, breakout seasons from Favors and Burks and fundamentals improvement from Kanter.
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Well, thanks for being mor specific than I wanted to be.

I want to see Hayward spread the floor and have he offense run through him about 30% of the time.

I want Favors to get a minimum of 30 min per game with 20 of those minutes against starting caliber bigs.

I want Burks to be the offense off he bench. Getting to the line and reeking havoc for the other teams bench.

I want Jefferson gone.

I want Kanter getting at least 20 mpg and averaging cost to 8&8.

Am I wanting too much?
 
orangello said:
Well, thanks for being mor specific than I wanted to be.

I want to see Hayward spread the floor and have he offense run through him about 30% of the time.

I want Favors to get a minimum of 30 min per game with 20 of those minutes against starting caliber bigs.

I want Burks to be the offense off he bench. Getting to the line and reeking havoc for the other teams bench.

I want Jefferson gone.

I want Kanter getting at least 20 mpg and averaging cost to 8&8.

Am I wanting too much?
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these have been my desires (although I don't know how to imagine or quantify your 30%... but, yes, more instigation from Hay).
 
NAOS said:
these have been my desires (although I don't know how to imagine or quantify your 30%... but, yes, more instigation from Hay).
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The way I can tell is if it even is going through Gordy at all. I don't count the offense running through Gordy if all he does is get the ball to Jefferson and then Jefferson back his man into the post. My hope is that Hayward can set up the other teammates that are on the floor so that they can immediately shoot or make one strong move to get to the rim.
 
orangello said:
The way I can tell is if it even is going through Gordy at all. I don't count the offense running through Gordy if all he does is get the ball to Jefferson and then Jefferson back his man into the post. My hope is that Hayward can set up the other teammates that are on the floor so that they can immediately shoot or make one strong move to get to the rim.
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If that can happen more than it does not that will mean that the team is scoring easier baskets and that more people are getting involved.
 
Stoked said:
If I was going to make a big 3 list for Utah it would be Millsap/Favors and Hayward or Burks.
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After Utah wins a few championships with Hayward-Burks-Favors-Millsap, with Mo providing leadership and Kanter getting a double-double of the bench, the analysis will focus on the "Sick-Six." Then everyone will be scrambling to unload their bloated contracts and return to balanced teams.

The Big 3 model ONLY works in a few markets, where you pay three guys and they attract solid veterans who are willing to play for the minimum to chase a title. I'd say Utah had a pretty good "Big 3" with Stockton, Malone and Hornacek. Problem is, no one else of note wanted to play in Utah for a few bucks in exchange for a ring.
 
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