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Celtics Lab 236: Projecting season-long hardware at 2023-24’s midpoint with Kwani Lunis

We cover everything from Most Valuable Player to Executive of the Year and everything in-between,

Most of the teams in the NBA have played around half of their 82-game schedule, giving us enough of a sample size to get an idea of which players might be taking home some full-season hardware come April and onward.

And with the Boston Celtics currently the owners of the league’s best record, it is not unfair to expect the franchise to have at least a little bling headed their way at season’s end. To try to predict what awards Boston players and front office employees might be taking home come spring, the hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Lab” podcast got together with NBC Boston 10’s and  “The Big 3 NBA” podcast cohost Kwani A. Lunis to sort out which Celtics might be adding to their trophy case.

We cover everything from Most Valuable Player to Executive of the Year and everything in-between, and even come up with some of our own, team-specific awards for Boston’s 2023-24 season.

We also get caught up on all the latest news, and look back at an intense week of Celtics games.

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How many Boston Celtics have been named 6th Man of the Year – and who were they?

Can you name the duo who first won the award for Boston three years running? Better yet — can you name the seasons?

When you scan the history of the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, it would be easy to miss the brief era during which the Boston Celtics dominated the annual honor bestowed upon the player deemed to be the best player for his ball club coming off the bench as a substitute for a starter.

It was a short epoch, spanning three consecutive years in which two Boston frontcourt players earned the honor, followed by a fourth, more recent player on Boston’s roster taking home the hardware. If the award had been around before the 1982-83 NBA season, the Celtics might have had more winners given the team-oriented style of play and depth that carried them throughout the 1960s.

But four awards in franchise history is still a solid record. Can you name the duo who first won the honor for Boston and the seasons in which they did it?

What Boston Celtics might take home some hardware for the 2023-24 NBA season?

A number of Celtics are in the running for multiple awards.

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As we inch ever closer to the NBA’s 2023 preseason and the training camps in the midst of the so-called dog days of August, we are starting to get an idea of what the order of the league will look like in the 2023-24 season for the Boston Celtics and the other 29 teams in the Association.

With that knowledge, one can make a rough prediction on which players will win what full-season hardware. That is exactly the exercise conducted by the folks behind the Three Cone official YouTube channel in a recent clip prognosticating 2023-24’s award winners.

With predictions for awards such as Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, a number of Celtics are in the running for multiple awards per these projections.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what players they think might be so honored by next season’s end.

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Bob Ryan on Malcolm Brogdon’s place in Boston Celtics history as the 2023 Sixth Man of the Year

In this video, NBA and Boston Celtics basketball historian Bob Ryan shares the story of Malcolm Brogdon, the latest recipient of the NBA’s prestigious Sixth Man of the Year Award.

In this video, NBA and Boston Celtics basketball historian Bob Ryan shares the story of Malcolm Brogdon, the latest recipient of the NBA’s prestigious Sixth Man of the Year Award.

Brogdon’s unique combination of skills and selflessness has allowed him to adapt to various roles, providing his team with valuable support off the bench.

Bob Ryan highlights Brogdon’s commitment to the team’s success and his willingness to embrace the sixth man role, which has been instrumental in elevating his squad’s overall performance. Ryan also delves into Brogdon’s exceptional basketball IQ and his impressive offensive and defensive capabilities.

He explains how Brogdon’s ability to read the game and make the right decisions on the court has proven invaluable, creating scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.

As the latest sixth man to etch his name in NBA history, Brogdon’s achievements stand as a testament to the importance of a strong, versatile, and selfless player coming off the bench.

Through Ryan’s expert storytelling, we gain a deeper appreciation for Brogdon’s place among the league’s greatest sixth men.

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Bob Ryan on the 1984 and 1985 Sixth Man of the Year, Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale

You don’t want to miss this fascinating exploration of McHale’s career.

Dive into the world of the NBA history with legendary sports journalist Bob Ryan as he shares the untold story of one of the most iconic players in the league: Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Kevin McHale. 

In this exclusive episode, Bob Ryan takes us on a journey through the phenomenal career of McHale, the two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year in both 1984 and 1985 whose incredible talent and skill helped to reshape the game. As a key figure in the storied Celtics dynasty of the 1980s, The Minnesota native would leave an indelible mark on the league and its fans.

You don’t want to miss this fascinating exploration of McHale’s career, as told by the one and only Bob Ryan, by taking a look at the clip embedded below.

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Why the NBA Sixth Man of Year Award is named after Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek

Don’t miss out on this captivating deep-dive into the story behind the John Havlicek NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.

In this video, legendary Boston Celtics sports journalist Bob Ryan delves into the fascinating story of why the NBA’s prestigious Sixth Man of the Year Award is named after the iconic John Havlicek.

Ryan, known for his insightful commentary on the sport of basketball, breaks down the history and importance of the Sixth Man of the Year Award and explains how it came to be named after the Hall of Fame sixth man Havlicek. As a former player and a 13-time NBA All-Star, Hondo’s impact on the sport is undeniable, and his incredible career with the Celtics left a lasting impression on the NBA.

Don’t miss out on this captivating deep dive into the story behind the John Havlicek NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, and how it came to be known for the Hall of Fame forward.

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Bob Ryan’s tribute to Boston Celtics sixth man, Malcolm Brogdon

Ryan shares the story of Malcolm Brogdon, the latest recipient of the NBA’s prestigious Sixth Man of the Year Award.

Boston Celtics legend Frank Ramsey basically invented the concept of the sixth man during the Celtics’ untouchable dynasty of the late 1950s and 1960s, which was then perfected by Boston Hall of Famer John Havlicek.

Now, the award bearing Havlicek’s name for that reason has been earned by a Celtics reserve guard, and iconic Boston sports journalist Bob Ryan has something to say about it.

Ryan shares the story of Malcolm Brogdon, the latest recipient of the NBA’s prestigious Sixth Man of the Year Award. Brogdon’s unique combination of skills and selflessness has allowed him to adapt to various roles, providing his team with valuable support off the bench.

Bob Ryan highlights the former Virginia player’s commitment to the team’s success and his willingness to embrace the sixth man role, which has been instrumental in elevating his squad’s overall performance.

He also delves into Brogdon’s exceptional basketball IQ and his impressive offensive and defensive capabilities, explains how Brogdon’s ability to read the game and make the right decisions on the court has proven invaluable, and more.

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Three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford gives Malcolm Brogdon the John Havlicek Trophy

Named for the ultimate sixth man — and a Boston legend — it is fitting that a Celtics player was the first to receive this recently renamed award.

Some people call him Humble Moses. Others, The President, Uncle Malcolm or even Mookie Dew. And while nobody that we are aware of calls him the Gangster of Love (or for that matter, Maurice), without a doubt we can all call Boston Celtics reserve floor general Malcolm Brogdon the NBA’s 2023 Sixth Man of the Year.

The onetime Virginia player was presented with the award at Atlanta’s TNT Studios with the Celtics in town to take on the Atlanta Hawks for their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford presented Brogdon with the John Havlicek award.

Named for the ultimate sixth man — and a Boston legend — it is fitting a Celtics player was the first to receive the renamed award.

To see Brogdon’s (or should we say Brogdo?) big moment for yourself, check out the clip embedded above.

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Why Malcolm Brogdon should win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year aweard

The Virginia alum has been a key part of the Celtics’ excellence this season.

While it has become trendy in some circles for other names to rely on recency bias for their case to win the NBA’s 2023 Sixth Man of the Year award, veteran Boston Celtics point guard Malcolm Brogdon has quietly put together a massive season off of the bench.

The level-headed floor general has been precisely what the Celtics needed in a super sixth man role in 2022-23. The former Virginia player has been the calm and collected distributor and scorer in a reserve role that has helped propel Boston to one of the best records in the league.

And recognizing his contributions to Boston’s winning ways this season recently had NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin and Chris Forsberg making the case for Brogdon to win the award on the “Forsberg’s Four” segment of their “Celtics Post Ups” show.

Check out their argument in favor of the former Pacer point guard taking home the award, and see if you agree with their takes.

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Is Malcolm Brogdon making a case for Sixth Man of the Year with the Boston Celtics?

Brogdon coming to the Celtics has given “Boston balance between its lineups,” according to CLNS.

Is Boston Celtics reserve point guard Malcolm Brogdon making a case to win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2022-23 season? Per CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning, the Virginia alumnus should absolutely be under consideration for the award in a recent column.

“Mazzulla didn’t participate in the discussions leading Malcolm Brogdon to the Celtics while accepting a bench role after four seasons as a starter,” writes the CLNS analyst. “Brogdon held other choices like the Raptors. His decision gave Boston balance between its lineups, pairing Brogdon with sharpshooters Grant Williams, Sam Hauser and depth big Luke Kornet.”

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear Manning’s case for Brogdon winning the award, and read his column backing up the clip to see if you agree.

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