Pritchard is the first Celtics player to win the honor since fellow guard and former teammate Malcolm Brogdon did in 2023.

The face of Oregon Ducks basketball in the NBA has been the top bench piece throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Although it's not much of a competition, Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard is a finalist for Sixth Man of the Year.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard reacts to his winning the 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award on Tuesday.