For the past season and a half, the Golden State Warriors have been one of the best teams the league has ever seen. Their defense been incredible, the continuity among the roster's top players made the coaching transition seamless, and the ball movement on offense makes them almost impossible to defend. Their rise to the top has led many to believe that the big man is being phased out of the NBA. But as it turns out, it's a concern that's been echoed throughout league history.
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The belief that big men are being phased out of the game isn't a new phenomenon.