For decades, the concept of a big three as the core of an NBA team has been a defining characteristic of the league.
Taking stock of a team's top three building blocks is an indicator of franchise health -- both now and into the future.
Determining each team's three most talented players relied on combinations of factors: players' ages, contracts, projected futures, and developmental cycles.
Not every team is going to have that level of talent, but having a solid core is crucial for success.
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