COMMENTARY
Payton Pritchard gained national recognition in 2023 thanks to his uncanny ability to hit half-court heaves to steal three points for the Celtics at the end of a quarter.
But in 2024-25, Pritchard is proving he’s far more valuable than a two-second inbounding play. The young guard is the current betting favorite to win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, and every Celtics teammate seems to understand just how dominant Pritchard can be when playing an increased role.
“I think Payton’s been excellent. He’s been great, and that’s what we need,” Jaylen Brown said following a Nov.