Glen Davis - Best 6th Man in the NBA

by mmbaby on Oct 30, 2010 10:55 PM EDT

From Chris Thompson today at Bleacher Report:

Who is the best Sixth Man in the NBA? Is it Jamal Crawford? Is it Antwan Jamison? Or is it Ben Gordon?

Well, it actually isn't any of these. You would think big names like these would be the best sixth man in the NBA, but it is actually someone that not everybody knows. Some people call him Shrek. Others call him Big Baby. Now you should know who I am talking about.

Yes, Glen "Big Baby" Davis is indeed the best sixth man in the NBA. He brings so much to the Celtics off the bench. He brings hustle, skill, confidence, everything you would want from a star in the NBA.

Well, why is Big Baby the best sixth man in the NBA? For one, he has great hustle. Hustle is a key asset to being a good NBA player. The other day, I was watching the Celtics vs the Knicks and there was a loose ball. Well, Glen Davis was pretty far away and there were like four Knicks surrounding the ball. This is where Big Baby showed his hustle. He dove for the ball and we got it back. That is what everyone likes in a player, someone who is willing to sacrifice their body for one possession.

Next, Glen Davis is very strong and can move his body really well in mid-air. When Big Baby jumps up for the ball, he doesn't just try to grab it, he will fight for it. He can rip the ball out of Dwight Howard's hands if he wants to; I've seen him do it. But another thing that amazes me about Glen is that he can move his body in mid-air really well for a big man. When he goes up for a shot, half the time he will have to adjust his body to get the shot he wants and it goes in 99% of the time. He makes it look so easy.

Last, Big Baby can shoot the ball well. When he is open for a jumper, defending players wish that they didn't leave him open because Big Baby has long range. He can drain those shots just inside the arch and I even saw him drill a three pointer against the Knicks on Friday. He can shoot very well for a big man.

So, Big Baby is the best sixth man in the league. You may be thinking, heck no, but that would be a bad thought. Glen Davis is way underrated and it won't be long until he earns a starting spot for the Boston Celtics.

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I agree!

The man has always had his moments, especially at the most crucial times (Orlando series 2009, and LA series 2010), but now he’s playing with an especially consistent fire. THAT is what is distinguishing himself currently.

He’s done five things phenomenally well. He’s hitting nearly all of his open shots, most notably his previously-forgotten-about 18 foot jump shot. He’s generating a major bulk of this team’s paint offense through efficient and strong post play. He’s excelling at plugging in the gap defensively, and absorbing timely (and momentum-shifting) charges. He’s matching up effectively with long and offensively-talented power forwards such as Bosh and Jamison.

Finally, when Baby enters the game, he changes the momentum of the game in favor of the Celtics. When the team is in need of offense, he provides it. When the team needs him to act as the keystone of the team defense, he provides it. Above all, he hustles, he energizes the entire building, and he makes the Celtics outlast their droughts, extend their leads, and keep their high-pressure cool. Looking back at all 3 games this regular season, Big Baby’s entrance into the game marked crucial turning points….ones always in favor of the Celtics.

THAT is what a 6th man should do….his entrance should enliven his team. If Baby keeps on doing what he’s been doing the past 3 games, there is no way he won’t receive 6th man of the year award. I agree!

Ashtray Bouquet

by ducksawce on Oct 31, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

Only reason why he's only 6th man

Is because there’s no room for him on this team. He’d be a non-questionable starter in any other team in the NBA, but you can’t really expect Shaq, Garnett or Pierce to sit at the start for Davis.

Irresponsible I stand...

by LeoMoreno on Oct 31, 2010 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions