When you think of ideal bench players, you want someone who can boost an existing situation -- someone who knows their role, serves a specific purpose, and doesn't try to do too much or play beyond their limits. That's precisely what Jabari Walker was for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Walker was the No. 57 overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft and turned out to be a hidden gem for the Blazers. In his three seasons with Portland, Walker averaged 6.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in just 16.3 minutes per game. At 6-foot-7, he was an undersized big man and a tweener as a center trapped in a forward's body.