noun
General Slang
sixth man
SIKSTH-man · noun · informal
The first player off the bench
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A key reserve who does not start but plays significant minutes, effectively a sixth starter.
“He won Sixth Man of the Year as their spark off the bench.”
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sixth man In A Sentence
He won Sixth Man of the Year as their spark off the bench.
Origin & Usage
Refers to being the sixth key player after the starting five.
Variants
6th man
People Also Ask
What is a sixth man in basketball?
A key reserve who doesn't start but plays significant minutes, effectively acting as a sixth starter.
Why is it called the sixth man?
Because five players start, so the first player off the bench is the sixth key contributor.
Is there an award for the sixth man?
Yes — the NBA gives out a Sixth Man of the Year award to the league's best reserve.
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