Rich Paul explains how Thunder have redefined what NBA Big 3 means

In the NBA, the professional sports league is an ever-evolving business. You can't rest on your laurels, expecting the same formula to work every time. That's how you fall behind.

One believer in that philosophy are the Oklahoma City Thunder . Another is Rich Paul. Appearing alongside Max Kellerman in their 'Game Over' podcast, Paul broke down how the NBA has transformed from a league where top-heavy star power was enough to guarantee success to now needing even more nuanced ways of thinking to fill out a roster.

A decade ago, an NBA star trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh won back-to-back NBA championships. Nowadays, it's about how deep your team is. The NBA super agent broke down the modern-day triumvirate that goes beyond an MVP candidate.

"Today’s Big 3 is President/GM, coach, star player in the NBA. That's where the Big 3 is focused," Paul said. "When you have that, it spreads throughout the rest of the team.