Role Player: A player that is given (or assumes) a specific task or a series of tasks and becomes recognized as an active, important, and consistent performer of those tasks when called upon by their team or group.
The Value Of A Good Role Player
“Role Players bring consistency in the things they do well. They will contribute in different ways but always understand that the sacrifices they are asked to make in their own game is for the betterment of the team. A role player can be a starter or a reserve. Their value is not always visible in major statistical categories, but must be understood that role players make consistent and reliable contributions to their team."
Eric's Top Role Players:
- James Posey (New Orleans Hornets)
- Derek Fisher (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Shane Battier (Houston Rockets)
- Marcus Camby (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Tyson Chandler (New Orleans Hornets)
- Bruce Bowen (San Antonio Spurs)
- Tayshaun Prince (Detroit Pistons)
- Udonis Haslem (Miami Heat)
- Kevin Ollie (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joe Smith (Oklahoma City Thunder)
- Andrei Kirelenko (Utah Jazz)
- Kendrick Perkins (Boston Celtics)
- Marvin Williams (Atlanta Hawks)
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