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Have you ever wondered which guys would make the perfect bench in an era of starters and high demands? Here are seven players with seven different abilities, characters, and personalities that would make one team quite successful. 

This would lead to what many people would call the perfect bench.

Manu Ginobili—Shooting Guard

What is greater than seeing an All-Star guard enjoy and accept the role of sixth man on the team? It just shows what kind of character and determination Manu Ginobili has to accept the role of second fiddle while having the knowledge to know the greater good of the position.

The three time NBA champion has been putting up solid numbers since he’s entered the league. He recently won the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award as he moved from his starter role to allow Roger Mason to get the start.

While injuries killed him in 2009, there is little doubt in anyone’s mind that Manu will be able to get back in stride for the upcoming season as the revamped Spurs look to put a stop to Laker dominance.

James Posey—Small Forward

Posey was key for the Celtics run to 2008 title but decided to sign with New Orleans after that season.

He went under the radar averaging just less than nine points per game off the bench, helping the Hornets capture the fourth overall seed. His strong defense was key for New Orleans as they looked to make it deeper than their one and done against Denver.

Posey stepped up and averaged almost 12 points per game in that first-round defeat.

With Posey, the possibility of success has just increased.

Jason Terry—Point Guard

Terry was just two games away from being the front runner for Finals MVP in 2006 before a young man named Wade took over and eventually won the championship for the Heat.

While it’s seasons later, Terry is still enjoying the same success off the bench as he’s watched Devin Harris be replaced by Jason Kidd. Though the starters have changed, Terry’s stats haven’t as he averaged nearly 20 points per game, which led to Terry being named the 2009 Sixth Man of the Year.

Terry’s unselfishness does not go unnoticed as he gets plenty of playing time and plenty of respect from the opposition, as many could argue he could start on any team in the league.

He will look to build upon his success this upcoming season as Antoine Wright is now in a Raptors jersey.

Rumours of Matt Carroll’s departure only add more opportunities for him to take over.

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