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NBA: The Sixth Man All-Star Team

Keff CiardelloJun 7, 2018

The NBA is stockpiled with a lot of talented basketball players. So many, that there are a bunch of guys that never really get the credit they deserve.

Sure, there are plenty of players that get snubbed each year for the All-Star game, but what about those off-the-bench warriors that come into the game and change the tempo?

Don't they deserve to be recognized at the All-Star weekend?

This is the list (up for debate, of course) of the top sixth men in the NBA.

1. Point Guard: Aaron Brooks

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 10:  Aaron Brooks #0 of the Houston Rockets celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the Boston Celtics on January 10, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.  The Rockets defeated the Celtics 108-102. NOTE T
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 10: Aaron Brooks #0 of the Houston Rockets celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the Boston Celtics on January 10, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Rockets defeated the Celtics 108-102. NOTE T

Aaron Brooks, last year's Comeback Player of the Year, season has been slightly stalled ever since he went down with an ankle injury early in the year. During Brooks' absence, Kyle Lowry has established himself as the Houston's premiere point guard, leaving Brooks to come off the bench.

However, Brooks has been a solid contributor averaging 12.2 points and four assists.

2. Shooting Guard :Jamal Crawford

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ATLANTA - APRIL 17:  Jamal Crawford #11 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 2010 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks won 102-92
ATLANTA - APRIL 17: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 2010 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks won 102-92

2010 reigning Sixth Man of the Year is still getting it done, even if his Atlanta Hawks aren't.

A would be starter on most teams, Crawford comes off Atlanta's bench to average 16 points a game.

3. Small Forward: Lamar Odom

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17:  Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a pass during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Staples Center on January 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)   NOTE TO USER:
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17: Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a pass during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Staples Center on January 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER:

Odom, considered by many to be named this year's Sixth Man of the Year, uses his length and veteran experience to be an offensive and defensive force for the Lakers.

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4. Power Forward: Glen Davis

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BOSTON - JUNE 10:  Glen Davis #11 of the Boston Celtics is helped up from the court during Game Four of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on June 10, 2010 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an
BOSTON - JUNE 10: Glen Davis #11 of the Boston Celtics is helped up from the court during Game Four of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on June 10, 2010 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an

Big Baby has been a monster for the surging Celtics, coming off of the bench to provide energy and tenacity.

His stats, 11 points and six rebounds, aren't amazing, but it's hard to find room in the stat sheet with a stacked team.

5. Center: Marcin Gortat

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PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 28:  Marcin Gortat #4 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three point shot at the end of the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during the NBA game at US Airways Center on January 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns d
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 28: Marcin Gortat #4 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three point shot at the end of the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during the NBA game at US Airways Center on January 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns d

The Suns newly acquired Polish center has shown that maybe he can be the big man Phoenix has needed. He has had some terrific games coming off the bench, including a 25 point, 11 rebound game in New Orleans, followed by a 19 point, 11 rebound game against the Bucks.

1. Reserve/Honorable Mention: Jason Terry

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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 04:  Guard Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts  after making a three point shot against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on January 4, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 04: Guard Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after making a three point shot against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on January 4, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges

JET has been coming off of the bench and raining threes for the Mavericks for years, this year being no different as he averages 18 points a game.

However, injuries to Dallas players have at times forced him into the starting lineup.

2. Reserve/Honorable Mention: George Hill

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 24:  George Hill #3 of the San Antonio Spurs in action against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 24, 2011 in Oakland, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or us
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 24: George Hill #3 of the San Antonio Spurs in action against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 24, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or us

Spurs head coach Greg Popovich hails George Hill as his favorite player. Hill can play either the one or two spot with a wing span that disrupts passes down the middle of the lane.

He also has the ability to drive the ball in the paint or spot up and shoot a three.

3. Reserve/Honorable Mention: J.R. Smith

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 20:  J.R. Smith #5 of the Denver Nuggets in action during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 20, 2010 in Oakland, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 20: J.R. Smith #5 of the Denver Nuggets in action during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 20, 2010 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

Lost in all the trade talk with Carmelo Anthony, J.R. has come on strong off the bench after a slow start, averaging 11 points a game.

Not to mention his acrobatic plays are incredible to watch.

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