It's Not Over 'Til It's Over
This team shocked the 2004 Lakers superteam in fives games
Detroit Pistons
Introduced in 1954, this was meant to increase scoring and prevent stalling tactics
24-second shot clock
“We talkin’ ’bout practice"
Allen Iverson
These players hold the record for most 6th Man of the Year awards (3 each)
Lou Williams & Jamal Crawford
This HOF point guard played all 82 games in 16 of his 19 seasons
John Stockton
The Clippers lost to this team in double overtime, 176-175
Sacramento Kings
The “take foul” rule change in 2022 was designed to encourage this type of basketball play
Fast breaks / transition scoring
“You the real MVP"
Kevin Durant
This 1990s Bulls guard was Jordan’s favorite bench spark, famous for headbands and defense
BJ Armstrong
Dubbed "Uncle Jeff" by Lebron James
Jeff Green
The Clippers overcame a 31-point deficit in 2019 playoffs against this team
Golden State Warrios
The “rip-through move” was once an automatic shooting foul, but was reclassified as a non-shooting foul because of this player’s mastery of it
Kevin Durant
“Ball don’t lie"
Rasheed Wallace
This former 6th Man of the Year winner proceeded to receive MVP votes for the next 9 seasons
James Harden
This point guard has played for a record 13 NBA teams, and won a title with Denver in 2023
Ish Smith
This team orchestrated the largest Finals comeback ever after trailing by 24 points
Boston Celtics (2008)
In 2004, the NBA banned “hand checking” after this Hall of Famer’s physical defense frustrated scorers for years
Gary Payton
"I don't get enough credit for getting the three wins"
Doc Rivers
In the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons, these two international players won consecutive 6th man of the year awards
Leandro Barboza
Manu Ginobili
This player has appeared in the most games in NBA history
Robert Parish (1,611)
In 2003, this team forced Game 7 after being down 0–3 to the Dallas Mavericks, ultimately losing the decisive Game 7
Portland Trail Blazers
This player had the most drawn fouls per game last season
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 7.6
Jalen Brunson - 6.3
Joel Embiid - 6.2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 6.1
Nikola Jokic - 5.9
“We ain’t ducking no smoke"
In the past 20 seasons, only three non-guards have won 6MOY. Name 2 of the 3 winners
Lamar Odom (2010-11)
Montrezl Harrell (2019-20)
Naz Reid (2023-24)
This player was drafted 9th overall by Charlotte in the 2008 draft and subsequently played for 11 franchises over 15 seasons
DJ Augustin