Former Oregon basketball star, Payton Pritchard, has been identified by former Boston Celtics champion Kendrick Perkins as a potential difference-maker off the Celtics bench as they prepare to battle the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
Perkins is now an analyst for ESPN and has a high-opinion of Pritchard, the fourth-year guard who has thrived in the postseason, providing some strong performances in his role coming off the bench for Celtics coach, Joe Mazzulla.
“That’s what I’m looking at,” Perkins said. “Somebody is going to have to step up off the bench and do what they do. Just curious to see Payton Pritchard is who I got my eye on because I know he can rise to the occasion. The kid has been a baller ever since he’s been at. I know he’s capable of doing it, and he’s been pretty damn good throughout this postseason. I think he’s going to really have to be their spark for them off the bench consistently throughout the NBA Finals.”. He is averaging 20.
May 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with guard Payton Pritchard from the sideline as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports“Man, Payton is one of the most confident guys I’ve ever been around,” Tatum said. “Any given moment, you know, he walks out there like he’s the best player.
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