April 21, (THEWILL) – Malcolm Brogdon of the Boston Celtics has been crowned the 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, according to an announcement made by the league on Thursday.
This marks a significant accomplishment for the guard, who was up against the Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis and the New York Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley for the award. Brogdon managed to clinch the title, having been the only player out of the three to come off the bench in every single one of his 67 games this season, scoring a total of 1,000 points.
30-year-old Brogdon averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in just 26 minutes of playtime. He also shot an impressive 48.4 percent from the field, helping the Celtics finish second in the Eastern Conference with a 57-25 record. Prior to joining the team, Brogdon was informed that he would be coming off the bench, a significant change after leading the Pacers in scoring last season.
Despite the adjustment, he embraced the new role and brought a fresh dynamic to the Celtics’ second unit. His success is a testament to his hard work and commitment to his team’s goals. He demonstrated that he was capable of creating offence with repeated drives to the paint and was accurate with his 3-point attempts, shooting a career-high of 44.4 percent.
Brogdon’s humility and willingness to sacrifice for his team have been praised by his coach and teammates. As a second-round pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Brogdon’s journey has been remarkable, and he has shown that he is a valuable player, who can contribute to a championship-winning team.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
