The Power of the Sixth Man: Supporting Roles in Business and Sports

In basketball, success doesn’t hinge on the starting five alone—it’s about the entire rotation’s ability to adapt and the unsung heroes off the bench making the team stronger and more consistent. One of the best examples of a bench player leading? Devin Booker, a former SEC 6th Man of the Year and future NBA star, came off the bench during Kentucky’s historic 2015 season because it was what the team needed to win at an unprecedented rate. Although they didn’t win it all, that team was legendary thanks in large part to their depth.