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6025.6 in reply to 6025.5
Date: 11/5/2007 3:26:31 PM
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The Sixth Man, or Role Player
At all levels of basketball, the sixth man has become something of an elite figure. He is the guy who has set aside his ego so that he can come off the bench at a moment's notice and fall right into the flow. He's able to do whatever is necessary to help his team win.

Sometimes his role calls for him to score, play exceptional defense, or a combination of the two. Sometimes, he is meant to add rebounding strength.

Whatever he's capable of doing, the sixth man is an important component to the game. He satisfies his coach's quest for an advantage, particularly when the game is close. He's a spark plug, capable of picking up the tempo when play gets sluggish.

Since he doesn't start the game, the sixth man must study the game tempo and prepare himself mentally so he is able to adjust to flow of the game the moment he steps on the floor. More than anything else, he gives his team quality minutes when he plays. His coach, then, must know the sixth man's capabilities and limitations. Furthermore, he must know how long the sixth man can deliver these quality minutes before losing his effectiveness to the team.

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6025.7 in reply to 6025.6
Date: 11/5/2007 3:36:17 PM
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Nice position coverage but unfortunately some of the attributes you reviewed doesn't exist in BB yet, such as quickness and character.
I'm also not sure that the penetration ability for gourds exists, or maybe it's projected by driving and handling?

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6025.8 in reply to 6025.7
Date: 11/5/2007 3:43:43 PM
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apologies.. was more a copy-and-paste from a basketball website for the people to see what a specific position is. Maybe somebody can change it to reflect the BB attributes.

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6025.9 in reply to 6025.8
Date: 11/5/2007 3:49:39 PM
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No need to apologize, It's still very helpful.

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6025.10 in reply to 6025.9
Date: 11/5/2007 3:55:39 PM
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Don't know whether you have the time to adjust it to BB standards? Otherwise I will do it later today/tonight

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6025.11 in reply to 6025.10
Date: 11/5/2007 3:59:40 PM
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Don't know whether you have the time to adjust it to BB standards?

Time is not my problem - knowledge is...
I'm still learning the game, so I don't consider my self an expert, yet.

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6025.12 in reply to 6025.11
Date: 11/5/2007 4:02:16 PM
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Let me schedule some time then tonight

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6025.13 in reply to 6025.1
Date: 11/5/2007 4:21:36 PM
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thank you anyway:)

From: Shay
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6025.14 in reply to 6025.10
Date: 11/5/2007 4:43:04 PM
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why is the small forward must be a good passer? :S

"Dont get mad, Get even" -Robert F. Kennedy
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6025.15 in reply to 6025.14
Date: 11/5/2007 4:52:02 PM
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Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoč, those were SF-s with a great passing skills, and in triangle offense, they were like second PG-s...Small forwards mustn't be a good passers (example - Nowitzky), but it's always good if they are...

From: uflorin

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6025.16 in reply to 6025.15
Date: 11/5/2007 5:25:53 PM
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SF needs passing, definitely. They don't only shoot, but they also assist.

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