I agree with Mott - Definitely Cooper- I can remember being little "Cooper" who always ran down the court and passed the alleys to my bro and his mates for the dunk in imaginary pick up games! I rocked! Kurt Rambis is another one.

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Undersized pf
Years ago

ya gotta go coop a loop . Michael cooper was defensive player of the year once and ran the showtime fast break like a demon

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The Journo
Years ago

NBL - Warrick Giddey

NBA - Kevin McHale, Michael Cooper, Dennis Rodman, Charles Oakley

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yogee
Years ago

I would say in NBL you cannot go past Paul Rees.

Has played his part as a role player impeccably...he knows exactly what is required of him , goes out and does it.

4 rimgs shows that as well :)

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Kriss
Years ago

Sapman in the sixers last title game (and in his last game) 3s off the glass Sap? get outta here!!

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Anonymous
Years ago

kevin mchale wasnt really a role player.......id say completely without bias it would be luc longley

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bootleg
Years ago

rob horry would have to be up there as well as cooper

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Skyhook
Years ago

Craig Hodges ? Great shooter

Oakley i would agree with ...

and Cooper ...

Paxson YES ... Kerr YES ..
John Salley ?
Terry Porter .. ?
Sam Mitchell
Mark Eaton - 2 time defensive man winner C

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davo
Years ago

kevin mchale was all nba 1st team 1987. not quite a role player. bill walton was a great role player for that celtics team

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Undersized pf
Years ago

What about Bob Macadoo! He was a star player an MVP once i think for milwakee. Then was traded to the lakers during the 1986 season i think. He came of the bench and was a huge weapon.

I think he should be considered a role player during his time at the lakers.

He was a big man who could score heavily, run the floor, play D. An overall weapon

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The_Champ33
Years ago

Charles Oakley
Anthony Mason
John Starks

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