maintain a positive mindset <\/a>regardless of his role.<\/p>\n\u201cIt does not matter to me,\u201d Pritchard said, via WEEI\u2019s Justin Turpin. \u201cStarting or coming off the bench is something that I have no control over. That\u2019s Joe\u2019s (Mazzulla) decision. My only mindset is when I touch that floor, I bring my best.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pritchard has excelled in his role coming off the bench. Last season, he averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 80 games, starting only three of them. His outstanding performance earned him the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.<\/p>\n
This season promises to be quite different, given that the Celtics traded last year\u2019s starting point guard, Jrue Holiday. With his departure, it\u2019s clear that someone will need to step up and take his role.<\/p>\n
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Pritchard will likely be the first player to get a shot at stepping into the starting point guard position.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No matter if Pritchard starts the game or comes in from the bench this season, he is likely to showcase his best performance.<\/p>\n
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