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Payton Pritchard thriving in backup role for Boston Celtics

Payton Pritchard thriving in backup role for Boston Celtics

DENVER, CO – MARCH 20: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after making a three pointer against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on March 20, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)

Through his first two seasons as a pro, Payton Prichard has shown a ton of promise when given the opportunity. In his six starts throughout his first two years, Pritchard has averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

This past summer, Pritchard made a lot of noise ahead of his Sophomore season.

In the Las Vegas Summer League, the Portland native showed he did not belong at the event. He put up 20.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 2.0 steals while shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 57.7 from three.

Pritchard even ended up taking a detour…

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