In the NBA, the big teams are always in the spotlight, and every time they compete for the championship, there is a lot of anticipation and pressure. However, there are teams that have been called the "Big Three" but have never been able to win the championship as they wanted, which not only disappointed fans, but also raised questions about the so-called "giants". At the same time, players like Jokic led the team on their own, showing their personal style and leadership charisma, which became another bright spot in the contrast.
In the long history of the NBA, the Big Three are nothing new. From Bird, McHale, and Parish of the Celtics, to James, Wade, and Bosh of the Heat, to Curry, Thompson, and Green of the Warriors, these combinations have created or are creating their own brilliance. However, not all of the Big Three have been able to win the title, and sometimes, even with three superstars, they can't overcome teamwork, tactical adaptation, injury problems, and more.
When a team is labeled as a "pseudo-giant", it means that they have failed to achieve their intended goals, especially with a roster of top players. Such teams are often expected at the start of the season, but as the season progresses, their flaws are gradually revealed, which ultimately leads to unsatisfactory results. For fans, the sense of disparity is extremely strong, and the emotions they invest in are not proportional to what they expect in return.
In contrast, players like Jokic have been able to take the team to the next level with their individual ability and leadership without being favored. Jokic has become the heart of the Nuggets with his excellent skills, high basketball IQ and elusive passing skills. His style of play is not only pleasing to the eye, but more importantly, it can motivate his teammates and improve the fighting power of the whole team.
Jokic's success has taught us that basketball is a team sport after all, and that a few star players alone don't guarantee victory. The real giants are not only star-studded, but more importantly, the chemistry within the team, the tactical arrangements of the coaches and the tacit cooperation between the players. And players like Jokic, their presence is a strategic advantage in itself, able to carry the banner of the team forward in key moments.
In the NBA, which is full of uncertainties, every championship is a test of the team's comprehensive strength. For those "Big Three" teams who failed to win the championship as expected, they need to reflect not only on how to better play their respective strengths, but also on how to find resonance in the team and form a real fighting collective. And for players like Jokic, their performances are a reminder that even in the NBA, where individual ability is crucial, the strength of a team cannot be ignored.
In short, every scramble in the NBA is a comprehensive test of the abilities of the team and the players. In the process, there are both disappointments and surprises, setbacks and successes. Whether it's a big team with a big three or a lone leader like Jokic, they're all writing their own stories in their own way. And we, as fans, are both witnesses and part of their stories.