A big 3 concept was very prevalent upto the 2010s, I wouldn't consider the warriors dynasty a big 3 coz they still had solid role players around them, but nevertheless, atleast for the 2020s, that shit don't work bro.
The suns is a prime example here; you have KD and Booker? plus a third option in Beal? you're still failing? Why? Although there's no direct correct answer, the main answer is the importance of role players and understanding what your stars lack to fulfill the needs of the team overall.
But then I thought about it, whats something that many teams who are succesful right now (and the near past) are doing to make them so succesful?
2 BIGS, AND I MEAN BIGS; What I mean by this is two tall players, who are both very viable centers, playing together as power forward and center, creating a solid frontcourt. Whats crucial is that these two bigs have to know how to work with each other, as in together as a duo they have to fulfill their offensive and defensive obligations (as they are bigs obviously more defense). And if you add a good-great backcourt player to the mix- boom you're in contention. Examples of such teams include:
Bucks in 2020s (Giannis and Lopez; Lopez 3-point shooting fills Giannis' lack, and they both are great defenders as well, on top of that giannis is obviously a great slasher)
Timberwolves in 2023-24 (KAT and Gobert; When these two finally got a hold of how to work together, omg they were perfect- KAT on the offensive & Gobert on the defensive, although they would be much better if KAT slightly improved his defensive and Gobert offensive, they were still crucial in leading a team to WCF after a long long time).
OKC Thunder 2024-25 (iHART and Chet; When these two are on the floor together, the thunder are gonna win, its just a given. they both are amazing on offense and defense enabling exactly what SGA needs alongside him).
Cavaliers 2024-25 (Mobley and JA; There's not much to be said, it took them a slight bit, but as soon as they got how to work together, they defied all odds and surprised everyone by helping the cavs in becoming instant tile favourites. With a amazing backcourt in Spida and DG, theyre easy contenders).
Lakers in 2020 (McGee/Howard with AD; eventhough it was a mickey-mouse championship, you can't deny this team was great, it was well constructed and guess what it had as well? a good facilitator with two centers together on the frontcourt).
Nuggets in 2020s (AG and Jokic; these two are so perfect for each other, the reason i took them last is coz it doesnt exactly fit into the category i was talking about, but the point is- two bigs plus a good PG in Murray, got them a championship).
Special Case: Mavericks in 2023-24 (Gafford and Lively): The mavericks were obviously so good because of their prime duo of Luka and Kyrie, but their frontcourt was also having 2 big centers who could catch lobs and defend, this made them pretty much unstoppable, hence being able to go through their path in the playoffs. One could argue that without gafford and lively playing together the team wouldn't show as much success.
ALL IN ALL, I think if a team were at base level and needed to improve, playing two centers together might help. Sure, a good PG/Facilitator is very important, but small improvements here and there right?
Let me know what y'all think about this: do you think the importance of a good backcourt is more than ever? Do you think a good pg/sg plus two bigs is the recipe for being good in the 2020s? let me know :)