A key cog on a 2022-23 Celtics team that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Malcolm Brogdon, who took home the Sixth Man of the Year Award in his lone year with Boston, ended his pro career after battling several injuries over the last few years.

Despite his brief stint in Boston, the veteran guard made quite the impression on the Celtics — especially on first-year head coach Joe Mazzulla .

Speaking ahead of Boston’s preseason finale against the Raptors, Mazzulla saluted Brogdon for his strong play on the court and his steady presence away from the hardwood.

“Obviously, he was Sixth Man of the Year our first year together,” Mazzulla said. “I appreciated the grace that he showed and the patience that he showed and the openness that he sho

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