NBA: Top five "Big 3"s

The Miami Heat’s Big 3 have established themselves as the premier trio in the league. The free agency has died out and the various stars have settled down in their respective teams. Has this season’s free agency shaken up the standings?

Many teams have great trios but they fall shy of earning the ultimate title of “Big 3″. For example, the Clippers have Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, two All-Stars as their premier two punch duo. But who’s their third leg? Deandre Jordan? Nah.

In this article, we take a look at the top five Big 3s in the league right now. Many teams have shuffled their rosters this offseason. Have any of them managed to dethrone King James and Co.?

5. Paul George, David West and Roy Hibbert; Indiana Pacers

Literally, a BIG 3. They’re big, physical and form one of the most balanced big 3′s in the league.

Paul George is now the star of the Pacers. He led them in scoring, minutes played and Steals. George has established himself as the leader of this in-form Pacers team. In return, the management rewarded him by signing him to a $90 million, 5 year contract.

The Pacers managed to re-sign Power Forward David West and this might be their smartest move in recent years.

West brings experience and innate toughness to this trio. Factor in his post skills and his willingness to guard anybody on the opposing team and you have got the heart and soul of the Pacers. West’s toughness and leadership kept Indiana going last season.

Roy Hibbert is the last member of the trio. He’s been steadily improving and last season was a breakout year for him. He led the Pacers in rebounding and shot blocking last season. His ability to patrol the paint is invaluable as it allows the perimeter players to be a little lax on security, something which very few teams possess.

One would be hard pressed to find a center of his skill and size in the Eastern Conference.