Fueled by a year spent watching from the sidelines, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is determined to help the Celtics return to the NBA Finals.
Last season, Pritchard did not see the court much due to the fact there was too much depth at the guard position oncetraded for Malcolm Brogden. However, roster changes in the off-season created an opportunity for Pritchard to prove himself and earn a
"When you're in the playoffs, you're watching so many great players play, and performances during these games are unbelievable,"turned in the best regular-season numbers of his career, averaging 7.8 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game.said.
May 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard shoots for three points against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard in the second quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sportsin the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the series, Pritchard scored 11.2 points per game while shooting 52.
"I'm ready for it," Pritchard said. "This is what I want to do and be a part of this. So that's kind of what I talked about last year, and that's what I wanted. I knew I could contribute, and I wanted to help, to helpis on the road to do exactly that. Following a thrilling 114-111 comeback win over the Pacers on Saturday, the Celtics are just one victory away from advancing to the NBA Finals.
May 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard celebrates his three-point basket in the third quarter of game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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