In all ways, Paul Mokeski did not look the part of an NBA player. His body shape and appearance gave him the image more of an accountant than a professional athlete. All ways, that is, except for one: Mokeski was 7 feet tall. A rare trait in the 1980s, he stayed in the league for 12 seasons and averaged 4 points per game for his career. He was the quintessential journeyman, a representation all of those players who spent a decade or more in the NBA as a role player: showing up every day, putting in the work, pouring blood, sweat, and tears into their craft -- and never seeing major public recognition. Today, we shine a spotlight on those players.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

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"Rock You" by RockSounds

"Horizons" by Roa

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