No disrespect to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, but Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Malik Beasley deserved Sixth Man of the Year.

The lofty goals Payton Pritchard set and the hard work he put in over the past few seasons paid off Tuesday as the Celtics guard was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Pritchard said receiving the award is an honor and a sign that he is on the right path. He is driven to continue the growth that put him in this position.

Hard work and giving everything he’s got is the story of Payton Pritchard. It’s everything to him — something he’s taken immense pride in since he was a kid.