Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard could see teams not shooting as many 3-pointers, but that doesn't include his squad.
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?
Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics has made it clear that criticism of the team’s heavy reliance on three-point shooting doesn’t bother him or the team.
Payton Pritchard has been turning heads this season for the Celtics, and an ex-NBA player gave the guard his flowers.
The Boston Celtics won the 2023-2024 NBA championship by relying on the 3-point shot. The Celtics led the NBA in 3-point attempts and 3-points shots made while placing second in 3-point shooting percentage.
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
Derrick White gave credit to Payton Pritchard, who has become the Sixth Man of the Year favorite. Read more on Boston.com.
Checking in on a former Sixers prospect, learning about a new key cog in Boston's rotation and wondering if these Celtics are stoppable.
Payton Pritchard is reaching new heights with the Boston Celtics so far this season. The the University of Oregon native has firmly taken the lead in the NBA's race for the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award, and has even begun to insert himself into the thick of the race for the league's Most Improved Player award as well.
Oregon Ducks Payton Pritchard recently became the first player in Boston Celtics franchise history to score 25+ points, 10+ assists and 5+ three-pointers made off the bench. The 2020 Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year has been one of the best reserves.
Boston Celtics sixth man point guard Payton Pritchard has heard the critiques from pundits and fans. Offenses look too uniform, they say. Every shoots too many