Payton Pritchard Honored as NBA's Sixth Man of the Year for Stellar Bench Performance
Source: news.source.inquirer
Boston Celtics' guard Payton Pritchard has been named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year for the 2024-25 season, recognizing his outstanding contribution off the bench. Pritchard set a league record for the most 3-pointers made by a backup and was the only player to score over 1,000 points in games he didn't start. He beat out Detroit's Malik Beasley and Cleveland's Ty Jerome for the award, which is named after Celtics legend John Havlicek.
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Payton Pritchard won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2024-25 season.
Pritchard set a league record for the most 3-pointers made by a backup with 246.
He scored over 1,000 points in games he didn't start, the only player to do so this season.
Pritchard outscored Detroit's Malik Beasley and Cleveland's Ty Jerome for the award.
The award is named after Celtics legend John Havlicek.
Celtics President Brad Stevens praised Pritchard's effort, care, and commitment.
