6th Man Suits These Five
Posted on | March 18, 2010 | No Comments
As the NBA Playoffs approach, today we bring you the five best dressed sixth men among the playoff contenders (with apologies to Kevin Love of the Timberwolves and Carl Landry of the Kings and all others on non-contenders):
Lamar Odom
Despite playing just over 24 or so minutes per game, Odom still pounds in around 10 points and 9 rebounds. With either Kobe Bryant or Pau Gasol out, the numbers inflate, then retreat once the Lakers are playing on FULL. A talented swingman who can rebound, hit threes, play hard D and be quietly efficient when not needed to be outstanding is tough to find in this league: Odom plays his role to the hilt.
Manu Ginobli
Despite early-season injuries, Ginobili is returning to past form. February and March saw him averaging 18 and 19 PPG respectively. Most importantly, that poise and veteran experience off the bench is a difference-maker for the San Antonio Spurs.
Jamal Crawford
Scoring over twenty points per game this past month, Crawford has helped the Atlanta Hawks this season with 18 points per game overall. Strong ammo coming off the bench.
J.R. Smith
When you mention the Denver Nuggets, no one mentions anyone but Billups and ‘Melo. But this guy is pounding down an average of two triples a game and almost 18 ppg in March, his best month so far. And this takes the starch out of your second unit, believe me.
Marcus Thornton
This rook’s gone crazy! In February almost 20 points per game, March even better. Not too shabby for a first-year guy. And especially noticeable as he’s usually the first or second-leading scorer on a depleted New Orleans Hornets roster.
All monthly split stat data provided via Hoops Data.
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