The NBA is, was and always will be a star-driven league. But that doesn't mean the stars are the only guys who matter.
More so than sports like football or soccer, one star player is capable of dominating the game in basketball. Hero ball exists because players are literally able to will their teams to victory.
But if teams like the Spurs have taught us anything, teamwork and role playing are just as important.
Here's the current NBA Power Rankings, with a closer look at every team's biggest unsung hero.
1. Miami Heat (34-14): PG Mario Chalmers
If LeBron is Batman, Wade is Robin and Bosh is Catwoman, that definitely makes Chalmers Alfred the butler. He's taken for granted by peers and fans alike, but without his firm dependability, things might break down in Miami.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-12): PF Nick Collison
This doesn't really seem fair. Collison is so famous for being unsung that at this point, he's basically...well...sung. Still, he's never discussed in the same breath as his teammates, which stinks since he's so important to what OKC does ...
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NBA Power Rankings: Unsung Heroes for All 30 Teams
February 12th, 2013 by Brian Leigh Leave a reply »
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