Ranking the best Sixth Men in NBA history

Where some may see being a backup as a slight, in reality, having an elite Sixth Man can change a team’s fortunes and turn a squad from good to great.

The role of Sixth Man has changed throughout NBA history, with a few Boston Celtics players in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s playing a large part in that. Today, different Sixth Men play different roles, with some being the first player off the bench for their scoring and playmaking, and others for their defense.

Today, we’re going to take a look at who we believe to be the 30 best Sixth Men in NBA history, a list featuring various current and future Hall of Famers.