So, last night I suggested that the NBA needs a Fifth Man of the Year award, designed to recognize players who complete their team’s starting lineups. There was some confusion about what that meant, so let’s clear it up. It’s not just “the worst player in the starting lineup.” It’s the guy whose presence in the lineup locks everything into place and makes things work the way they should.
The All-Fifth Man Team
So, last night I suggested that the NBA needs a Fifth Man of the Year award, designed to recognize players who complete their team’s starting lineups. There was some confusion about what that meant, so let’s clear it up. It’s not just “the worst player in the starting lineup.” It’s the guy whose presence in the lineup locks everything into place and makes things work the way they should.
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