Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard could see teams not shooting as many 3-pointers, but that doesn't include his squad.

Payton Pritchard has been turning heads this season for the Celtics, and an ex-NBA player gave the guard his flowers.

It would be easy enough for backup Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard to get caught up in all of the fuss about the the University of Oregon alum being one of the NBA's top Sixth Man of the Year candidates so far this season given he was fighting so hard for minutes not all that long ago that he pushed to be traded to another ball club.

Payton Pritchard is making a push for some NBA awards as his strong start to the season has continued a third into the season.

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

The West Linn, Oregon native has been cutting a path through the league on offense like a hot knife through butter so far this season.

But head coach Joe Mazzulla has repeatedly praised Pritchard for how much he’s improved as an on-ball defender. The 26-year-old is on pace to record nearly 80 steals this season, which would double his current career high of 39.

Derrick White gave credit to Payton Pritchard, who has become the Sixth Man of the Year favorite. Read more on Boston.com.

Pritchard leads the league in bench scoring and is having a breakout season after making a splash from three in the 2024 playoffs.

Payton Pritchard made history in our nation’s capital Sunday night. He penned his name all over the NBA record books while helping to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-98 win over the Washington Wizards. Pritchard’s accomplishments mostly fell into the 3-point department as part of a 5-for-10 effort from long distance.

C an Boston Celtics backup combo guard Payton Pritchard win the NBA's 2025 Most Improved Player (MIP) award? The University of Oregon alum has been firmly in the lead for the leag