Pritchard is the fourth different Celtics player to win the Sixth Man of the Year award. He joins a group that includes two-time winner Kevin McHale, Bill Walton and Malcolm Brogdon. With five total Sixth Man of the Year wins, the Celtics have tied the Los Angeles Clippers for the most by a single team.

Payton Pritchard edged out Cavs guard Ty Jerome and Pistons guard Malik Beasley in the Sixth Man of the Year race.

Pritchard scored more points off the bench than anyone in the NBA this season and made more 3-pointers than any reserve player in history.

All season long, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome has created a tremendous impact off the bench, a major component of the team's 64-win regular season.

Jerome was Star 1A in Cleveland’s 121-100 win over Miami in Game 1, scoring 28 points in his playoff debut — and letting everyone know.

Ty Jerome had to wait five years to play in his first NBA playoff game. On Sunday night, he made the most of the opportunity.