Who Are Actually The GREATEST Role Players In NBA History?

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17 күн бұрын

When the NBA Playoffs are here, we are always looking to see which teams (star players cough cough) are going to take their team over the edge and push them throughout the playoffs. However, for some basketball fans, we know the stars are going to ball out, but in close playoff series, it's the role players that actually win you the series, not the stars...
So it got me thinking... Who are actually the greatest role players in NBA history? The ones that know what they need to do at all times, and do it at the highest level. Well, this is that video, but there are a couple of twists in this video that you may not be expecting...
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@YXLdiamond 14 күн бұрын

robert horry won 7 chips and has some of the best clutch shots in playoff history, its obviously him

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

THE GOATTT

@YXLdiamond 14 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK 🙏🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@raresteakcubes3109 14 күн бұрын

Big shot Bob!

@DanMarin-lf7fe 14 күн бұрын

He after his Houston days he didn't do anything other then those shots

@daredevil350 14 күн бұрын

You know how Gilbert Arenas was "Agent Zero"? Robert Horry was also lowkey called "Agent 007" or just "007 (Double-0-Seven)

@fritzpollard266 14 күн бұрын

Conversations like this are why I love talking sports.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

100%

@tonycordero6105 14 күн бұрын

The good faith conversations are worth it. Listening to fools who don’t watch the sports and want to piss people off is why I don’t deal with it anymore.

@fritzpollard266 14 күн бұрын

@@tonycordero6105 absolutely, well said

@PIP...33 5 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK WHY U DISRESPECT KERR LIKE THAT ? SHALL I CALL ALVIN ROBERTSON TO SLAP OVERRATED MJ IN HEAD LIKE HE ALWAYS DOES. MJ AFRAID OF HIM SINCE ROBERTOSN CARRY HIM TO GOLD MEDAL 1984. ONLY COWARD ATTACKS SMALL KERR. ALVIN PUNCH SHAQ SLAP JORDAN WHENEVER HE HAVE CHANCE

@Aidan_613 14 күн бұрын

Bruce Bowen straight up Bruce Leeing wally in the face was hilarious 😂

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Anyone could get it

@PIP...33 5 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK BRUCE IS JUST DIRT NOT ROLE GREAT HE DID ANYTHING SO OVERRATED DUNCAN CAN BEAT OPPOSITE TEAM INCLUDED 4X HURTING BEST ATHLETE EVER VINCE CARTER

@Danney22 7 күн бұрын

When Nate Robinson blocked Yao was one of the most insane plays in NBA history

@dayostical 14 күн бұрын

If Ariza wasn't on this list, we would have had a problem.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Lolll

@bnb6868 14 күн бұрын

Seeing how many 90s bulls players are in this video it's a nice reminder that those teams were more than just Jordan or even him pippen and rodman. Those teams all around were just stacked.

@neilbryanbucsit197 14 күн бұрын

Fun Fact: Hisashi Mitsui the starting Shooting guard of Shohoku high from the anime Slamdunk is likely based on Craig Hodges according to the official wiki. Mitsui is also based on another NBA shooter Jeff Hornacek

@KOBEISTHEGOAT780 13 күн бұрын

have you watched kuroko's basketball?

@lalremruatpuiarenthlei4665 7 күн бұрын

Basketball might be the only "TEAM SPORT" Where u have to constantly remind the fans, players etc that it is a TEAM SPORT and that no one can win alone, and thats whack

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

@Johnny-zs7ho 4 сағат бұрын

No it’s definitely not the only one

@pewpew9193 3 күн бұрын

Brent Barry would be a perennial All-Star if he was playing now. A highly athletic, 6'7" sharpshooter that could create, playmake & play good defense. He would have a much brighter green light now.

@pwx13 13 сағат бұрын

Brent Barry is Luka

@nbarealtalker 14 күн бұрын

I still remember Kerr just popping off the bench for the Spurs and daggering all those 3s.

@donaldhutchison4652 14 күн бұрын

Dude. You made a 50 minute video seem too short! Great stuff. New subscriber. Can’t wait for the next one

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 W comment

@masonh3034 14 күн бұрын

I really thought Tayshaun Prince was an all star

@keithjoseph128 12 күн бұрын

Most "allstars" are role players.

@younglove3362 11 күн бұрын

Good for you you're wrong.

@masonh3034 11 күн бұрын

@@younglove3362 no shit smart ass

@andychen4810 8 күн бұрын

Tayshaun Prince did play for the a gold medal winning US Olympic team

@andychen4810 8 күн бұрын

The year after they won the championship i believe, four Detroit Pistons did make the all star team, Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Ben Wallace and I believe Rasheed Wallace. He was the lone starter of the Pistons left off the all-star team.

@user-ue5wu5cb3p 15 күн бұрын

Danny green, because he won 4 championships with 4 great teams, the lakers, raptors, spurs and tar heels while in college

@hyjinx2889 14 күн бұрын

he’s also 23rd in career plus minus and 12th in win percentage

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

True winner!

@johnnyd5077 14 күн бұрын

😅😂😂❤

@johnnyd5077 14 күн бұрын

😂😢😂❤

@NauqNauq 14 күн бұрын

The spurs would have more ships had he not biffed damn near every big shot needed against the Heat

@theicyridge 3 күн бұрын

Barry was insane. He could do everything. He just did it so damn quietly. Which is also insane since he was a slam dunk champion.

@MichaelPolite-fh6oj 2 күн бұрын

I think 🤔 he won the 3 point contest 🤔 when he played ▶️ for Seattle

@yemmyrox5469 14 күн бұрын

Honorable mention to James Posey!!!

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Shout-out James!

@Arthur5000 2 күн бұрын

Facts

@andycanoy863 15 күн бұрын

Stars are obviously important to any team but having key role players can alter a series. You have to look beyond the stats to see the impact certain players have. There's a reason that Big Shot Rob is a 7-time NBA Champion. Shoutout to Shane Battier; one my favorite "glue guys" during his Houston years.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

I used to spam 3s with Battier in 2k16! Or maybe it was 2k14 I forget lol

@andycanoy863 14 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK Can play solid defense and shoot 3's at a good percentage; a prized addition for any team looking for a valuable role player. Best part; his jumpshot wasn't broken.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Frrrr

@emilfrederiksen.1622 14 күн бұрын

Bruce Bowen should have been there for defense. He was an amazing defender for the Spurs in the 2000s and key to the there championship runs.

@mangrove 8 күн бұрын

Rodman and Salley were called "The X-Factor" in Detroit. They even had a signature high-five, crossing their arms into a 'X', slapping hands, and hugging.

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

Wish I was there to see it

@XavierBlackburn777 14 күн бұрын

I’m glad you put Mike Miller on the shooters list!

@littleprince8164 14 күн бұрын

Truue! Mike Miller was automatic from 3, still remember him shooting that 3 pointer with one shoe on

@zoeledwards6617 15 күн бұрын

I would say Robert Horry because he’s definition of clutch player and heck he has more championship than Jordan and LeBron.

@cmailloux30 14 күн бұрын

Yes, I do agree Horry was clutch. Jordan has more Finals MVPs than the other too combined. More truth lol

@zoeledwards6617 14 күн бұрын

@@cmailloux30 truth on that.

@Juan_rivera 14 күн бұрын

@@cmailloux30yeah I was going to say he ex never the best player on his team lol but deserves his respect for his clutch shooting

@devondawkins5492 14 күн бұрын

Screw the rings. He was versatile asf

@KAye633 13 күн бұрын

He was very lucky to get those teams

@lucanichilo5324 12 күн бұрын

honestly shocking ibaka doesn’t have an All star seeing as how bad the center position was during his career

@shanebrock1893 14 күн бұрын

Brent Barry won the dunk contest ✌🏾

@MichaelPolite-fh6oj 2 күн бұрын

When he played ▶️ for the Clippers

@cishansen4162 14 күн бұрын

Danny Green was a stud for the Spurs during the back end of the Big 3 era. Could be a bit streaky at times, but when he caught fire, guy was a flame thrower. Always gave it all on D as well.

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

@6manYT 4 күн бұрын

Such a terrific video man, I know this must've taken ages too make. So well done

@TheRPB53 6 күн бұрын

Love Ariza but KCP should deff have that spot one of the most impactful and sought after role players of the last 10 years, plus he's had more success with 2 rings.

@davidfoster2d 13 күн бұрын

showing a clip of vucievic* on the lakers and saying end of the bench players is wild cause you gotta be at least a solid role player to play the same position as kobe and be on the court with him.

@schmidtytime 14 күн бұрын

I’m really glad I found your channel. Your videos are always great and you keep getting better! One of my fave people to watch right now! Wish you and your fam good health

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

I appreciate you g one love

@MasonG. 4 күн бұрын

This is a take, but EVERY PLAYER IS A ROLE PLAYER, it is how big the role they need to fill that should be talked about.

@andrewsuhadi578 14 күн бұрын

Love the respect Bruce Bowen got. He was a menace on defense

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

@MrBogus213 13 күн бұрын

Bruce Bowen did more kickboxing than scoring. Capping the 3-and-D list with him is WILD

@thisispiecake 9 күн бұрын

Starting the video with Brent Barry… now this is a video I can get in to

@IronJonny 14 күн бұрын

2014 Boris Diaw was the best role player in the history of the NBA

@magicmerl7749 13 күн бұрын

He was amazing that year but I don't think he was consistent enough across his career.

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

Over big shot Bob?

@IronJonny 13 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK definitely man diaw could shoot could defend could pass could do everything

@magicmerl7749 12 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK For that one post-season, yes. Horry across 3 teams.

@sideshowbobsaget8876 2 күн бұрын

@IronJonny he wasn't better than young Horry who was being compared to Pippen. Go watch the 95-Finals.

@mrbarbrady00 13 күн бұрын

All of ur videos are put together amazingly. You may not get the most views now, but you certainly deserve it. Ur hard works gonna pay off. Respect

@Arthur5000 2 күн бұрын

Great video. I definitely would like to see this version with all star players

@Faisaltm2 14 күн бұрын

Amazing work, thank you so much Great list and mostly I agree with your selection, very well done

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dariustodd9745 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful concept. Very informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

@Doonster40 14 күн бұрын

Keep posting bro always super entertaining love the vids

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@dank723 13 күн бұрын

Let’s gooo thank u bro, been waiting for a new video you’re my fav KZfaqr

@deweyklipz2120 13 күн бұрын

Great video.. have a feeling this took time and effort. Keep going

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

Lots of both

@ishy2004 8 күн бұрын

stumbled across this randomly but this was a great video! keep up the good work bro!

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!

@user-fq1bt8pc6i 14 күн бұрын

One of the best basketball videos I've ever seen. Outstanding job

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@senoreverything6366 14 күн бұрын

Great video! I love the diverse selection of choices.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

W comment!

@magicmerl7749 13 күн бұрын

You mean a shooter, a shooter, a shooter, a shooter and a shooter?

@joi8674 14 күн бұрын

This might come off blasphemous at first but I think it's Dennis Rodman. Think about it the guy averaged 7 points a game, averaged 3-6 shots a game and less then 2 assist per game. He was a massive liability on offense to score. With that said the point of a "role player" is to be told to do something and that is what they do. Rodman was told to play defense and rebound and did both amazing.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

If it wasn't for all star selections he would 100% make this video

@turntperhour9807 13 күн бұрын

How is that blasphemous ??Rodman is the best role player!

@younglove3362 11 күн бұрын

He made too many all star selections.

@thegoodgunner 9 күн бұрын

Lol rodman was a superstar,not a role player, he sacrified his offensive game when he came to the NBA to more talented teammate, People forget he was averaging 25 a game at college level,so he could score if really want to He is the goat of defender

@eFrog27 8 күн бұрын

He is the greatest role player of all time. Proven through his time on Detroit and Chicago.

@AfricanH3ro 12 күн бұрын

I was getting impatient as hell waiting for you to mention Bruce Bowen

@e.c8191 12 күн бұрын

Always excited when lockdown posts a video😀

@jxck8427 5 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this vid

@d.j.levison4292 12 күн бұрын

I was wondering why kirilenko didn’t get mentioned but turns out he was a 1x all star. Great video bro I appreciate the work you put in.

@jaystirg 14 күн бұрын

W vid, Shaun, Vernon, n BSB. Definition of role player 🤝🏾best to do it

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

W comment

@17thNO 14 күн бұрын

This is a great video for me, because these supporting players as well as defensive superstars are most of my favorite players.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@ruzifurnamrah6991 7 сағат бұрын

Quality content, keep pushing brother

@CaliKidd1001 12 күн бұрын

Big Shot Bob that’s not even a question! Having Marcus Smart top in anything is crazy he can’t defend he can flop

@giannismarkos2097 9 күн бұрын

Really great video!keep up the good work man

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!

@breckan05 14 күн бұрын

Underrated content creator! Good video💯

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Glad you think so!

@pkmk3010 14 күн бұрын

Brent Barry also won the slam dunk contest 96 and was a finalist in the 3pt contest 03

@Robi2009 14 күн бұрын

Every video on Your channel is a great lesson in history of NBA :) Thx

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033 14 күн бұрын

Great video, lots of though and knowledge.

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it chief!

@chillhopdrumz1862 6 күн бұрын

Horford has to be in this discussion. Since he got into the league he’s been a net positive for every team he’s been on except Philly (because their system used him inefficiently). Bostons been to the playoffs every year with him and it’s not a coincidence.

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

what role would you put him under?

@7omBball 5 күн бұрын

Good vid thank you

@magicmerl7749 13 күн бұрын

OP's list is too heavy on '6th men scorers'. My top 5 non-allstars: Robert Horry, Shane Battier, Steve Kerr, Udonis Haslem, Danny Green.

@sideshowbobsaget8876 2 күн бұрын

😂😂Steve Kerr 😢

@mcray0309 14 күн бұрын

This video is an amazing thought exercise, thank you for making this

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it chief!

@y0kiddyz1 13 күн бұрын

Horry has 27 rings and has some of the best clutch shots in NBA history. Its definitely him

@gabrielmarip.blasquino4965 9 күн бұрын

Mannnnnn avery bradley lol bro was picking up everybody full court

@JC-tg3eb 14 күн бұрын

Tony allen averaged like 30 In HS crazy how he changed dropped like 40 on my old coach .

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

thats actually crazy

@derickjanmartin454 7 күн бұрын

Great video man

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

glad you liked it!

@H777K89 14 күн бұрын

Your channel is amazing! Well crafted, great expertise and SO much work and love put in every single video! Keep it up - can't wait to see you hit six figures soon! 😊

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Glad you are liking the videos!

@todd_densen 13 күн бұрын

Robert Horry is like the guy who sims 2k until his team is about to be eliminated, pops in the 4th quarter to make sure they pull it out, but in real life.

@garrettneukam2588 5 күн бұрын

You are blowing up brother, congrats! 🎉

@littleprince8164 14 күн бұрын

Shane Battier, Jeff Green and Iggy are few of my favorite role players. Always knew they'd do something good whenever they're on the floor

@LockdownK 13 күн бұрын

@VicerExciser 12 күн бұрын

I love lists like these that highlight lesser known players. I've been watching the NBA for 30 years and always valued hustle and defense, seeing some of these players again was a nice hit of nostalgia. I'm not sure if he fits your criteria, but another guy that could fit a couple categories here is Nick Collison, very similar to Haslem.

@LockdownK 12 күн бұрын

Didn't he get his jersey retired but the Thunder?

@VicerExciser 12 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK Yes sir, first Thunder player to get their jersey retired.

@Hasan10-oh7vl 4 күн бұрын

Love ittt !!! Do you need a video editor bro? I can do a sample video;)

@jujuu5344 16 сағат бұрын

18:22 Deron Williams after Utah was crazy for trying HALF the shit he tried 😂

@saroncox4706 13 күн бұрын

Good explanation. Very well put together.

@cdeleon3494 11 күн бұрын

You deserve more subscribers! ❤ Great content.

@vegetamegadisk 11 сағат бұрын

Me and my brother still have “College Hoops 2K7” with JJ on the cover for PS2. We pretty much edited every players name to the correct name, since in this game every player had a made up name. It took a long time.

@dsbeats5657 13 күн бұрын

crazy to think the Spurs had like some of the best role players you could ever get

@MINGNOTYAO 7 күн бұрын

I feel like Mario Chalmers & Norris Cole era was slept on.

@LockdownK 6 күн бұрын

why so?

@dolphineta 11 күн бұрын

Bro I could have sworn your channel had like 1 million subs they're so high quality you're prone to blow up.

@deadly63 12 күн бұрын

Great video

@spirenguard 14 күн бұрын

Removing players because they had an all-star appearance is tough. You pretty much remove every mid and late 2000s piston or hawk just because the East was a weak conference.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

It was very tough, however in the future I may make a video with more lax rules

@davidharrisiii3062 13 күн бұрын

Rebounding definitely could’ve been its own category. Drummond is a modern guy who can, on occasion, change the course of a game by controlling the boards

@Love2Musgrave 14 күн бұрын

Danny Green 😂

@yemmyrox5469 3 күн бұрын

There was a stretch of like 11 years where every team who won the championship had either Kerr or Robert Horry on the squad.

@Profess84 14 күн бұрын

Nice video. I had no idea Danny and Gerald Green were cousin?

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

I forget pretty often lol

@jarredwenzel8264 14 күн бұрын

I am waiting to comment before I see the forwards and all that to see who he picks, I have one player in particular in mind that I couldn’t imagine not being in this list, but going to wait the video out

@jarredwenzel8264 14 күн бұрын

Fuck ya Tony Allen Number 1 as he should be!

@jarredwenzel8264 14 күн бұрын

I also rarely ever comment on videos in the first place, but that Tony Allen take earned a lot of respect from me when listening to your other takes!

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

What's Tony Allen the person you were waiting for?

@Disxreet 14 күн бұрын

Danny Green and Gerald Green are related if I’m not mistaken.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

Second cousins I think

@617Dabey 14 күн бұрын

Yep. Same color. 3rd cousins to Jaylen and Derrick.

@LockdownK 14 күн бұрын

which Jaylen and which Derrick?

@bigkris2753 13 күн бұрын

@@LockdownK Yes

@85thwolf 13 күн бұрын

Nice list bro

@adamdavis2760 13 күн бұрын

Scott Skiles, Ricky Davis, Rick Fox, Ron Harper , Danny Ainge Tony Allen,...What about Marcus Camby? DPOY 6 seasons averaging a double double, never an all star

@armondlandrum919 14 күн бұрын

Micheal Cooper?

@darrensepulveda4373 8 күн бұрын

You definitely did not call Kerr the coach of the biggest dynasty in the last 20 years right? Lol

@BBall0027 12 күн бұрын

Livingston's injury reminds me of an interesting story from a KZfaq comment section. There was a clip of a guy trying to break into a convenience store by kicking the locked door from TruTV Presents World's Dumbest. At one point, his knee bent in a way that reminded me of Livingston's injury so I commented that it did with a warning to not Google it. Some guy did and replied "I should have listened. Knees aren't supposed to bend that way"