sixth man

Noun

Meaning

(basketball) A player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reserves.

By extension, a person or group who is not part of a team, but who supports or contributes to the success of the team.

Examples

Finally, under which of the old tyrannical governments of Europe is every sixth man a slave, whom his fellow-creatures may buy and sell and torture? Sydney Smith

Harrell has been a key member of the Clippers' bench this season and is a contender for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. Source: Internet

Last week, the Clippers’ reserve center Montrezl Harrell was awarded the Sixth Man of the Year award for the first time, marking the fifth time in seven seasons a Clipper has won that award. Source: Internet

Teammate Karson Parker was named as the Sixth Man of the Year. Source: Internet

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