Everyone is familiar with the concept of the sixth man. The guy who isn't quite good enough to start but is the best of the rest. The game changer.
Sixth men in the NBA tend to be one-trick ponies, usually scorers. The sixth man from last season, Jason 'Jet' Terry embodies this role. His job last season was to provide a scoring punch from the bench.á To be the 'instant offense' guy.
As well as an important role, it is also 'fashionable'. The gunslinger who rolls into town and lets the bullets fly without worrying too much about the law. (In this case, substitute 'law' with 'defense' to a degree) The role is also overrated.
Whilst the title of sixth man is almost meaningless, (is it the first guy off the bench, the best bench player, the biggest name, etc.) almost everyone can name ...
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Article written by Sean Gartland
NBA: The Importance of the Seventh Man: An Essential But Underrated Role
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Sean Gartland in NBAComments Off on NBA: The Importance of the Seventh Man: An Essential But Underrated Role