It may be time for someone to dethrone guards from the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award. Guards have dominated the trophy, winning each of the last seven. Four of those seven belong to Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford. Only one forward has won the award since the 2003-04 season. But it is time for a change. Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis has been the best bench player in the NBA this season. He has helped the Pacers stay near the top of the Eastern Conference with his exceptional play.
A strong end to the season should earn Sabonis the sixth man award.