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The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

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2024-05-29 18:04Posted in Henan Sports Creators

Preface

In today's league, the role of role players is becoming more and more important if a team wants to win a championship. For example, the Celtics, the reason why they can become the biggest favorites to win the championship this season is because they have played very well in addition to the double probe, and the rest of the players have also played very well. In fact, many role players in this year's playoffs have seized the opportunity to prove themselves, and the next six players we will introduce, including undrafted and second-round picks, were not optimistic about their careers before, but now they have completely changed their destiny with their performances.

6. McConnell

In the playoffs, he averaged 11.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game

In the 2015 draft, the 23-year-old McConnell was unfortunately missed, but fortunately, the 76ers gave him a chance, and he also took advantage of it to earn a place in the league. As a small guard, McConnell's physical fitness and three-point shooting are average, which also greatly restricts his ceiling, but with his passing and defense, McConnell still insists on playing in the league until now.

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

McConnell's annual salary this season is only 8.1 million, and although his regular season playing time with the Pacers is a career-low one, his average points and assists per game have reached a career-high level. In the playoffs, McConnell became the team's bench core, and although he was not good at three-point shooting, his mid-range and breakthrough were far beyond the average role player. With McConnell's help, the Pacers made it all the way to the Eastern Conference finals, and he also contributed 2 20+ games and 2 10+10 games throughout the playoffs.

5. Martin

In the playoffs, he averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game

was also undrafted, and it was the Hornets who gave Martin a chance, and then in 2021, the Heat kept him in the NBA with a 3-year contract of 20.41 million. Under Spo, Martin has found the most suitable style of play and positioning, so his performance is getting better and better year by year, and Martin's performance is also crucial for the Heat to reach the Finals all the way to the Finals last season.

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

Martin has also been given more possession this season due to the absence of a large number of games from other cores, so his career high of 10 points per game in the regular season is also a result. Although the Heat failed to create another miracle in the playoffs, Martin faced the Celtics' defense and once again proved that his performance last year was not a flash in the pan, and even his performance from beyond the three-point line was better, averaging 2.2 three-pointers on 44% shooting per game in five games, and the only game the Heat won, he made five three-pointers and scored 21 points.

4. McBride

In the playoffs, he averaged 11 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game

In 2021, McBride was selected with the 6th pick in the second round, and then he started his NBA career with the Knicks, although his physical fitness is relatively mediocre, but McBride plays very the court, especially on the defensive end, he is not afraid of any position, and this kind of game characteristics gradually made him gain Thibodeau's trust, so slowly he played more and more minutes, and he averaged 8.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the regular season this year are also career highs.

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

In the playoffs, due to the wave of injuries in the team, McBride's playing time has increased compared to the regular season, he played an average of 26.7 minutes per game in 13 games, and he averaged 11 points per game on the offensive end while taking into account a lot of defensive responsibilities, and he was not soft at critical moments, in the battle against the Pacers, he played 40 minutes and scored 17 points and 4 assists and became one of his masterpieces in the playoffs, and McBride's annual salary this season is only 1.84 million.

3. Reed

In the playoffs, he averaged 11.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1 assist per game

Reed joined the Timberwolves as an undrafted pick in 2019, and his offensive potential made the team willing to give time to develop him, and Reed did not disappoint the Timberwolves, his performance on the court is getting better and better, and he can still get 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists while averaging only 18.4 minutes per game last season, so he was able to sign a contract with the Timberwolves with an annual salary of 10 million yuan in the offseason.

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

This season, Reed's tactical status has been further improved, and he also won the best sixth man in the regular season with an average of 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Reed has proven that he is not a player who can only play in the regular season, and that he still deserves the team's trust when it matters most.

2. Zubac

In the playoffs, he averaged 16.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1 assist per game

Zubac was drafted by the Lakers with the second pick in the second round in 2016, and he played here for two and a half seasons, and just as he was about to sit in the rotation, the team traded him to the Clippers, which has become one of the Lakers' most regrettable trades in recent years. After coming to the Clippers, Zubac quickly became the team's main rotation inside, and his ability to help the team in all aspects can also make Zubac questionable.

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

However, in this year's playoffs, Zubac has completely proved himself, in front of Doncic, who has always used him as a "sight", Zubac not only maximized his role on the defensive end, but also averaged 16.2 points per game on the offensive end is also a playoff career high. Zubac was arguably the most consistent player in the Clippers in the entire series, with 20+15 in G1 and 17+11 in G6, and although the team was eliminated in the first round, he did it with a clear conscience.

1. White

In the playoffs, he averaged 17.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game

After being drafted by the Spurs in 2017, White also went through the stage of being able to watch his teammates play on the bench, but he entered the team's rotation from the second year, but he was later traded to the Celtics as the team needed to rebuild. When he first came to the Green Army, White was average, and although he made the playoffs that year, he averaged only 8.5 points per game and shot less than 40% from the field.

The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army

However, the Green Army did not give up on developing White easily, and he has more and more balls in the past two seasons, and White's current performance is a testament to how wise the team's decision is. In this year's playoffs, White's average points, rebounds, assists, and blocks all hit career highs, and he is also crucial to the team's offensive and defensive systems.

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  • The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army
  • The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army
  • The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army
  • The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army
  • The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army
  • The six role players who made themselves the core of the playoffs: Reed made the list, and White became the third leader of the Green Army
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