Payton Pritchard is taking over NBA with Boston Celtics

Payton Pritchard is taking over the NBA with the Boston Celtics
You do not need to be a fan of the Boston Celtics to be dialed in to the meteoric rise of backup Boston combo guard Payton Pritchard.
15 minutes of Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man of the Year-worthy play with the Boston Celtics
The the University of Oregon alum has launched himself to the front of the race for the NBA's 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award.
Payton Pritchard thinks some opponents better think twice before trying to keep pace with Celtics’ 3-point barrage
ORLANDO — The impact of Payton Pritchard on this year’s Celtics team has been perhaps the biggest surprise. The fourth-year guard is a frontrunner for the Sixth Man of the Year award, and has become a fan favorite because of his ability to hit threes in bunches.
Payton Pritchard: Celtics will continue to shoot threes because they’re ‘the best’ at it
The Massachusetts club is the most frequent at these attempts, leading the NBA with a historically prolific 51.3 attempts per contest. However, it’s not only about shooting, it is also about precision, as the Celtics 18.8 made threes per game are the most converted this year, at 36.7%.
Ex-NBA player's Payton Pritchard admission will catch Celtics fans' attention
Payton Pritchard has been turning heads this season for the Celtics, and an ex-NBA player gave the guard his flowers.
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In order for him to get that honor, he would need to eclipse the case for one of Jrue Holiday or Derrick White, which seems implausible. Or is it?
Does Celtics' Payton Pritchard Have an All-Star Future Ahead of Him?
Boston Celtics reserve point guard Payton Pritchard has been enjoying a banner year in 2024-25. He's already a leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year honor
Celtics' Payton Pritchard drops 'best' admission on Boston 3-point shooting
Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard could see teams not shooting as many 3-pointers, but that doesn't include his squad.
Payton Pritchard has become one of NBA's elite 3-point shooters with the Boston Celtics
Backup Boston Celtics combo guard Payton Pritchard has become one of the NBA's elite 3-point shooters this season. So far, his offensive transformation as a nearly limitless threat from beyond the arc has transformed the the University of Oregon alum into not only the leading 2025 Sixth Man of the Year candidate,
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Quiet in loss
Pritchard finished with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to the Magic. Pritchard was held to single-digit points for the second game in a row.
NBA News: Payton Pritchard defends Celtics’ strategy against critics
The Boston Celtics, currently ranked third in the NBA, have established themselves as one of the league’s best teams this season. Despite their success, they have faced heavy criticism for their strategy,
Celtics Payton Pritchard Drops Unfiltered Message For Armchair 3-Point Critics
The Boston Celtics won the 2023-2024 NBA championship by relying on the 3-point shot. The Celtics led the NBA in 3-point ...
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard not focused on winning Sixth Man of the Year as Derrick White praises his hot start
Derrick White gave credit to Payton Pritchard, who has become the Sixth Man of the Year favorite. Read more on Boston.com.
Bothered by critics, Payton Pritchard sets ambitious goal after latest Celtics win
But head coach Joe Mazzulla has repeatedly praised Pritchard for how much he’s improved as an on-ball defender. The ...
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But Maxey zipped past Pritchard and found a clear lane to the basket, where he put in an off-balance layup just before time ...