Payton Pritchard’s growth on the offensive end of the floor has propelled him to the forefront of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year conversation.
But, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound guard has also had to prove himself on the defensive end night in and night out over the course of his career.
As an undersized point guard, he has had to scrap and claw to earn a reputation as a solid NBA defender. It’s something he still takes a lot of pride in.
“I really want to be known as a two-way player,” Pritchard said.