Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE salary (salary VARCHAR, YEAR VARCHAR)

### Question ###
List the 3 highest salaries of the players in 2001?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT salary FROM salary WHERE YEAR = 2001 ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 3