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Mid(ish) Season Awards: 2017-18 Boston Celtics

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17: Al Horford #42, Jayson Tatum #0, Marcus Smart #36, Jaylen Brown #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17: Al Horford #42, Jayson Tatum #0, Marcus Smart #36, Jaylen Brown #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 18: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with teammates after the 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 18: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with teammates after the 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Sixth Man of (45% of the) Year: Terry Rozier

This one could have gone any number of directions, but with Smart taking home defensive POY, I decided to go with Rozier.

Rozier is averaging 8.7 PPG and 4.4 RPG in 23.3 minutes per game. Much of his work comes in the shadows of Boston’s stars.

The 6’2″ guard is sneaky athletic, which makes him deadly off the dribble, especially when he has fresh legs coming off the bench. His quick first step and explosiveness is joined by deceiving length that allows him to get to the hoop with ease. Issues can arise when it comes to finishing, but that’s not why we’re here.

Rozier shoots confidently off the catch-and-shoot, where his field goal percentage is just under 60%. He’s extremely useful in transition, as he’s often the first player out after a turnover thanks to the quickness discussed above.

On the defensive end, he fits the mold of a typical Celtics guard. Energetic and defensive minded, his on-ball defense gives Stevens a nice spark off the bench.

Rozier continues to improve and is a vitally important role player for this Celtics team. His minutes off the bench cannot be undervalued.

Next: Tatum needs to seerate himself on offense

Shoutouts

Daniel Theis, Al Horford, Aron Baynes, and that Tatum guy.

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