The US media ranked the Big Three. The Clippers ranked only 11th, and the Rockets did not make the list.

Today, the US media ranked the strength of the Big Three of each NBA team this season. The defending champion Thunder ranked first, the Clippers ranked seventh, and only 11th overall. The Lakers and Warriors are tied for fifth place, and the Rockets are out of the rankings.

First gear: Thunder

The Thunder's Big Three, Alexander, Jaylen Williams, and Chet, won the championship last season and proved their strength. All three are in their prime, and they all signed maximum salaries this summer. They deserve to be No. 1 in the league.

Second gear: Nuggets

The Nuggets' three giants are: Jokic, Murray and Gordon. They won the championship in 2023 and also proved their worth. The three of them are also in their prime, and the Nuggets are also the top giants in the Western Conference.

Third Tier: Cavaliers, Knicks

The Big Three ranking in the third tier are the Cavaliers and Knicks. The Cavaliers' three giants, Mitchell, Garland and Mobley, ranked first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season last season. Unfortunately, they performed poorly in the playoffs. This season, the Eastern Conference's competitiveness has dropped sharply. The Cavaliers are expected to avenge their past humiliation. The Knicks' Big Three are Brunson, Towns and Anunoby. I personally think Bridges is stronger. They reached the Eastern Conference finals last season and lost to the Pacers. This season the Knicks once again have the opportunity to reach the Finals.

Fourth Tier: Lakers, Warriors

The Big Three ranking in the fourth tier are the same two teams: the Lakers and the Warriors. There is no doubt about the Lakers' Big Three: James, Doncic and Rivers. Doncic joined in the middle of last season, but was in poor form, and the Lakers missed the first round of the playoffs. Doncic successfully lost weight during the offseason and was in excellent form at the Men's Basketball European Championships. The Lakers are expected to take a further step in the Western Conference this season. The Big Three of the Warriors: Curry, Butler and Dream Green. Butler also joined the Warriors in the middle of last season, leading the Warriors to emerge from the play-offs and eliminate the second-place Rockets in the Western Conference to achieve a black seven. This season, as the oldest starter in the league, the Warriors don’t know what results they will deliver.

Fifth gear: Timberwolves& Spurs

The Spurs and the Timberwolves' Big Three are ranked in the fifth gear. The Spurs' Big Three are Bunyama, Fox and second overall pick Harper. The Spurs have struggled in recent seasons and have acquired several outstanding new stars. They are expected to return to the playoffs after many years. The Timberwolves' Big Three are Edwards, Randle and McDaniels. Gobert's strength can also enter the discussion of the Big Three. The Timberwolves have entered the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years. With so many strong players in the Western Conference this season, it will be difficult for the Timberwolves to go further.

Sixth Pot: Pacers& Celtics

The teams ranked in the sixth pot are the Celtics and Pacers. As the 24-year championship, the Celtics were expected to win the championship again last season and realize another dynasty for the Green Army. As a result, the attack went wrong and Tatum was seriously injured. The huge salary pressure in the offseason caused them to trade away championship members Holiday, Porzingis and Horford, basically losing the ability to win the championship. The Pacers successfully reached the Finals last season as dark horses, but Haliburton was seriously injured and unfortunately lost. The Pacers traded away center Turner during the offseason, and it will be difficult for Haliburton to return in the new season. It is estimated that it will be difficult for them to enter the playoffs.

Seventh Tier: Clippers

The Clippers' Big Three of Harden, Kawhi Kawhi and Zubac are ranked in the seventh tier, ranking only 11th overall. Last season, the Clippers led 2-1 in the first round but were reversed by the Nuggets and lost in the tiebreaker. During the offseason, the Clippers made targeted reinforcements. On the basis of retaining the Big Three, they introduced Bill, Collins, Da Luo and Paul. The Clippers are bound to achieve better results in the new season.

Eighth gear: Heat

The Heat also have the Big Three, they are Adebayor, Hiero and rising star Weir. The star flavor of these three giants is dull and lackluster, and they feel like they are just making up the numbers. Rational analysis shows that Powell should join the Heat's Big Three. The Eastern Conference is generally competitive, and the Heat may have a chance to make the playoffs.

Ninth gear: Hornets

The super-fat Hornets also entered this list. Their Big Three are three goals, Miller and this year's No. 4 rookie Knipper. Although they have entered this Big Three list, I still don't expect the Hornets to enter the playoffs.

The legacy of the Big Three: Rockets

It’s incredible that the Rockets missed this list. They have the Big Three of Durant, Shen Jing and Amen Thompson, and they are also a strong team in the Western Conference. Needless to say, Durant, Shen Jing has become an All-Star, and Amen Thompson is becoming an offensive and defensive star.