Congratulations to Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon for the NBA 6th Man of the Year award!! He joins Mike Miller as the only player in NBA history to win this award and Rookie of the Year.
Brogdon added his name to a list of Hall of Famers who've taken home this award while donning a Celtic uniform, Kevin McHale (1984, 1985) and Bill Walton (1986). The C's made the Finals those seasons, winning twice.
Although the NBA has recognized its most outstanding bench player since the 1982-83 season, this is the first year that the Six Man of the Year trophy bares the name of Celtics legend John Havlicek.
After spending the bulk of his career as a starter, Malcolm embraced his role on the defending Eastern Conference champs. In his first season as a Celtic, he averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 boards, and 3.7 assists a night while shooting a solid 48.4% from the floor and 44.4% behind the arc (4th in the NBA) in 67 games.
While Malcolm and the rest of the roster have made it clear their only objective is a championship, recognition usually follows when you're a championship contender. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both deserve All-NBA bids. I wouldn't be surprised to see either of their names (along with Marcus) on the all-defensive teams.
Even though Brodgon wasn't on last year's team, he knows there's #UnfinishedBusiness to settle. The C's take on the Hawks in Atlanta tonight in attempts to go up 3-0 in the first round. I wouldn't be shocked if the Hawks find a way to win tonight, but this series is OVER. #bleedgreen
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