Is Sam Cassell the most underrated role player in league history?

[Im Still Ballin]

He had a couple of 40-point playoff games for Minnesota in 2004. An All-Star and All-NBA 2nd Team player that season.

[Clifton]

His "role" was tough bucket getter (from the old games I went back and watched).

There we go.

[ralph_i_el]

What defines a roll player. Is Sam Cassell a role player, is Manu a role players. Is Jamal Crawford a role player. Is Ben Wallace a roll player?

There are some roles that are usually filled by superstar players. Sometimes there are guys that can fill in the superstar role without having an all-around superstar game/impact.

[Jasper]

He wasn't a role player though.

thank you.

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[jayfan]

Possibly the most underrated rookie postseason run ever.


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[Clifton]

There are some roles that are usually filled by superstar players. Sometimes there are guys that can fill in the superstar role without having an all-around superstar game/impact.

Perfect pairing for KG, too, because KG was a superstar-impact player (universally regarded as top 4 in his prime) but didn't want the role of tough shot-taker.