Top 5 Sixth Man in the NBA

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DENVER - MAY 05: Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Chauncey Billups #7 of the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 5, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO US

This a list of the NBA's top 5 Sixth Man,entering the upcoming 2009-2010 season.

I want to hear from you all on who on this list is worthy and who you think may not be worthy.

I hope you enjoy my article,and this should be one of the best NBA seasons in history this year with a lot of parity and good teams.

5.Travis Oulaw

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 30:Travis Outlaw #25 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball against Leon Powe #0 of the Boston Celtics at the Rose Garden on December 30, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, b

Outlaw is 6-foot-9 swingman keys one of the most productive benches in the league,he scored in double figures 56 times last season, including nine games of at least 20 points, and paced the bench in scoring 37 times. He's also continued to improve his jumper, knocking down 85 3-pointers. Last season he averaged 12.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 45.2 FG%, 27.9 mpg,this upcoming season should be more of the same.

4.J.R.Smith

NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 25: J.R. Smith #1 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket over Rasual Butler #45 and David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at New Orleans Aren

Smith is a future star guard in this league, he put together his best all-around season of his young career, averaging career-highs in points, minutes, rebounds (3.7) and assists (2.9). He's hit 20 points on 17 occasions and 30 on three, including a season-high of 40 in 35 minutes against Washington.The long-range bomber connected on 166 3-pointerslast season,the team record for 3-pointers is 168. Smith ranks fourth in the league in scoring for those with fewer than 20 starts.Last season he averaged 14.9 ppg, 44.5 FG%, 39.2 3P%, 27.8 mpg.This season should be more of the same.

3.Leandro Barbosa

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Leandro Barbosa #10 of the Phoenix Suns drives with the ball during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-106. NO

Barbosa is know as the brazilian blur for his quickness,with the run and gun style of the Suns he has shined in his sixth man role.He has a quick first step,can finish around the basket,and can shot the three by hitting 90 of them last season on 38% shooting.Last season he averaged 14.2 ppg,2.3 apg,1.2 spg, 24.4 mpg,this season should be more of the same.

2.Manu Ginobili

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 08: Manu Ginobili #20 of San Antonio Spurs goes up for two as Kendrick Perkins #43 of the Boston Celtics on February 8, 2009 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Spurs defeated the Celtics 105-99. NOTE TO USER: User exp

Ginobili, the best NBA 6th Man in 2008, is the epitome of selflessness,who spices up the scoring of the second unit of the Spurs for the last handful of seasons and has been ah main clog in help winning 3 NBA titles.He would be 1st on this list but with his last couple of injury plauged seasons had to drop him one spot.Last season he averaged 16 ppg,5 rpg,4 apg, 26.8 mpg,this season should be more of the same.

1.Jason Terry

NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 20: Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks makes a shot over Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets on February 20, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Mavericks 104-93. NOTE TO U

Terry,the reigning sixth man of the year and high-spirited 10-year vet averaged more points last season than each of the last 18 Sixth Man winners. Terry scored at least 20 off the bench 31 times and he single-handedly matched or outscored the opposing bench 24 times last season,when he averaged 19.6 ppg, 46.7 FG%, 88 FT%, 33.6 mpg,this season should be more of the same.

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