On November 6, Beijing time, the odds of the Sixth Man of the Year award were updated, and the Warriors' new signing Hield has risen to second, the Green Army's fierce Pritchard is the first, and the top favorite Monk before the start of the season has fallen to third. Shepard is at the bottom of the Best Sixth Man odds list.
Hield has played seven games for the Warriors so far this season, including six off the bench. In these seven games, Hield averaged 21.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 51.4% from the field and 50% from three-point range, far exceeding expectations. The outside world also sees him as a big favorite for the best sixth man. The Warriors also have a good record, winning all three games in which Curry was injured, and their current record is 6-1.
Hield's number one rival for the best sixth man should be Pritchard from the Celtics. Pritchard, nicknamed the "Duck King", also started the season well, playing in eight games, averaging 16 points, 3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 43.2% from three-point range. The Green Army is currently 7-1. Of course, the season is still a long one, and the duo will need to stay in good shape to have a better chance of competing for this award.
Munch, the original number one favorite. has fallen to the third position. Monk has played in seven games, averaging 13.1 points, 3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range. Compared to Hield and Pritchard, Monk is not so efficient on the outside.
Behind Monk are Mathurin of the Pacers, Mann of the Hornets, and Naz Reed of the Timberwolves. Shepard of the Rockets is tied for last with Dosunmu and Hardy, and the Rockets scout has yet to get consistent playing time and is still adjusting to the pace of the NBA. So far, he has played in seven games, averaging only 9.3 minutes per game, contributing 3.1 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists, shooting 39.1% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. Who do you think will win the Best Sixth Man award? Feel free to leave a message to express your opinions.