NBA: Top five "Big 3"s

4. Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah; Chicago Bulls

Chicago’s Big 3 are simultaneously one of the most talented and the most injury plagued trios in the league. Between Rose’s absence for over a year, Noah’s endless struggle with plantar fascitis and Deng’s frequent stints on the sidelines, we hardly ever get to watch these three play at full potential.

However, there’s no denying their ability.

Rose is the best point guard in the league. He’s returning from over a year off, but he’s come back just as fast, just as powerful and just as deadly. After their victory against Indiana in their preseason game, Rose was confident he’ll be able to play as well as before.

In his absence Noah took over the mantle as the Bulls’ best player. He’s one of the most dominating centers defensively and has an improving offensive game. He thrives on the glass and had it not been for his injuries, he might have given Marc Gasol a run for his money in the Defensive Player Of The Year award race.

They’re complemented effectively by Luol Deng. While Deng cannot be expected to carry a team offensively, he’s a lockdown perimeter defender. He’s also good at spot up situations around the arc making him a versatile player.