When an NBA team wins a championship, the star players usually get most of the credit. In the 2026 Finals, Jalen Brunson was praised for leading the New York Knicks to a title after 53 years.
Sportskeeda's Reign Amurao highlights the top ten role players on championship-winning rosters throughout NBA history. The list celebrates players who delivered crucial contributions alongside superstars, featuring prominent names such as Robert Horry, Bruce Bowen, Michael Cooper, Andre Iguodala, Toni Kukoc, Shane Battier, Derek Fisher, Alex Caruso, Jason Terry, and Danny Green.
The article examines how these players impacted historic title runs, ranging from Robert Horry's iconic clutch shots to Andre Iguodala's 2015 Finals MVP performance with the Golden State Warriors. It also notes vital defensive and scoring efforts from players like Michael Cooper during the Showtime Lakers era and Jason Terry with the 2011 Dallas Mavericks.
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