NBA's Top 4 Bench Stars

0:00NBA playoffs are underway, and while the Thunder defend their crown, all eyes are on the bench bosses gunning for the 2025-26. Six Man of the Year Award. Four standouts emerged this season. Keldin Johnson with the Spurs, R.A.M.E. J.K.S. Jr. for the heat, Nas Reed of the Timber Wolves, and Reed Shepard on the Rockets. Johnson shifted to the bench and balled out, hitting all 82 games for Iron Man honors with 13.2 points, 5.4, rebounds, and a career-best 51.9% shooting from the field. Meanwhile, Waukes Jr. exploded for 15.4 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, earning the nickname, Juan. Wick, though his little sister, Gabriela, stole some shine by winning a national title at UCLA and going fifth in the WNBA draft. Nas Reed, the 2023-24 winner, is back stronger at 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists,

1:01in just 26.1 minutes, putting him right in the mix again. Shepard, the number three pick from 2024, matched Johnson's durability with all 82 games, dropping 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.9 rebounds while hitting double figures in 59 outings. These reserves could swing playoff series, so watch them light it up. I'm Corey with The Story. That's your California News today update. AI-powered, and always on.