Who's the Greatest NBA ROLE PLAYER Ever?

Rodman. Would the Pistons have won five championships without him? Forget all the antics, remember how he played when he really played. Too bad he went nuts and became a third-rate sideshow. He was a really great player.

 

I voted for Rodman but, it would be a tough call if "The Chief" Robert Parish was on the list. He just did it consistently for so long.

 

I want to change my vote to Robert Horry. Mark Stein has an article on ESPN.com about Horry being the greatest role player ever.

Robert Horry Link

 

I have a hard time voting for "The best player who really isn't good enough to be good" award. It sort of sounds like the "Sportmanship" trophy.

 

Dennis Rodman... there is no question.

 

I think you just summed up why I feel Robert Horry fits the bill.

For that same justification is why Rodman is NOT a role player. He was a central figure and a big peice to his teams. Somebody else said it well, for the same reason Ben Wallace isn't a role player is what I'd say about Rodman.

 

For those voting Dennis Rodman... the Worm and Big Shot Rob met once in the playoffs, in the 95 Rockets-Spurs series. They were matched up directly against one another. And all I remember is Rodman melting down and Bobby hitting shot after shot because Rodman chose to ignore him on the perimeter so he could chase down rebounds inside.