People act like bigs don’t continue to dominate the league.
Yes, the 3pointer has changed the game, and we had a dry spell of elite bigs for a quick Golden State minute, but regular order has been restored.
The last 6 MVPs were elite bigs.
3 of the last 4 champs featured elite bigs.
Unless you have Curry (or a lucky string of injuries to your opponents) you have a hard time lifting a trophy without an elite big.This is why Boston keeps coming up short despite a stacked roster. Maybe this year finally?
Wemby and Chet are redefining what a big is but they’ll carry it forwards.
Meanwhile a slow stiff big like Jokic is the best player on the planet.
No one is questioning whether Eddy will score a lot in the NBA.
If a team decides to build around him and endure the learning curve on defense he will do well.