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A couple years back he was pretty unhappy in Boston from my understanding due to lack of playtime. Glad he stuck around and found a role on the team, Crypto P!!!
He actually asked for a trade in the summer prior to last years season. Instead we shortened the point guard rotation and now he is the backup guard behind Derrick and Jrue (not the 6th man though, that's Al Horford). Still likely to win 6moty
From a technical and positioning perspective, I agree. The only issue is his lack of height and length. Guys can shoot over him. Obviously that’s not his fault. He’s pretty much maximized his physical tools.
@@josephrafferty6763You can still be hard to score on no matter how tall you are. Look at Jrue, DWhite and Smart. I’m sure they have taught PP how to defend in the paint.
A hard worker will always find a way to succeed. I think being drafted by Boston certainly was beneficial but he had to still work hard and having Jrue I think has helped him defensively also. Great match for team n player.
The way he scores inside the paint is just amazing in terms of his timing, control, strong base. He is also holding his own on D where you cannot easily go by him or post him (team help & switches are perfected on this Celtics team). His contract clearly undervalue due to Celtics hiding him for 1.5 yrs, esp the time with Udoka & affected his confidence & stock.
Boy is ice cold and really strong for his size. It was either the clippers game or wolves a wing player try to post him couldn’t budge and passed the rock out of bounds lol. So when you add that he’s a decent defender with his amazing shooting you got yourself a 6 foot game changer.
More importantly the effort and comittement is there on defense. I bet bro's steal numbers per 36 are up there with the best perimeter defenders in the league.
if it wasnt for the COVID 2019 season, Pritchard wouldve had a championship, and most likely a higher draft stock, but it was all cut short. his senior season was actually insane
@@josephcolon6150 Very polite of you. I woulda’ said it’s BLATANTLY obvious considering it would be pretty hard to damage your draft stock AFTER winning an NBA Championship 😂😂
It was Dayton's to lose that year, they were built incredibly well as a team from top to bottom and had one of the best coaches in the country. And for a mid major, far more heartbreaking not to play that out. Just my humble opinion though, and to be fair I'm slightly biased towards the A-10 as my team shares the same conference.
I always said that Pritchard was a class player. As soon as I started watching him at Oregon and especially in his last NCAA tournament, you could see how well he brought and lead that team up the tournament pulled off crazy wins. He's great.
Dude, Payton has been the man since he came in. Glad the C’s appear to know what they have with him. Should be one of the favorites for any fan watching. Love that dude
They better not steal the 6th man from him. If he keeps playing the way he is playing now and he doesn't win 6th man, it would be criminal. He's coming off the bench setting sht on fire!
@G_Money100 no shot. Sorry, bro. I'm not being rude or anything, but this is the problem. Fans who like their guy really believe it should be them cause it's your team, and he is your guy. Truth is Lavert is like 8th right now in the 6th man race. Prichard is out playing him for sure. Any baller or real fan of the nba would agree.
Pritch is THE favorite currently to win the 6THMOY . It would take a terrible end of the season for him to lose . And Levert isn’t even on the list buddy, It’s Pritchard( the favorite ) ,then followed by- Amen Thompson, Malik Monk and then Buddy Hield.
The Celtics' player development needs more credit, they've done a fantastic job improving the team, and helping our bench run so deep. Watching Pritchard develop as a player has been an absolute pleasure. It's a great time to be a Celtics fan
When I got back into cards in 2020 I decided to collect Payton Pritchard and Tom Brady. He is one of the best ball handlers in the league and rarely turns the ball over. Hope he enters 3 point contest this year.
I remember when he came into the league and his shooting was inconsistent but I could tell immediately how good he was. Never turns the ball over, amazing control on his handle, sneaky food rebounder and defender too
Love Pritchard - he’s reminiscent of smaller guards we’ve had in the past (IT, Kyrie, Kemba), but instead of being tasked as the lead pg he’s a spark plug off the bench.
Pritchard is the right player on the best team at the right time. With Tatum and JB entering their extraordinary prime 11:17 . Not only will he be arguably a top 5 player eventually, but a true champion for future players.
Payton is the man.. Those charts you showed at the 7:35 mark show 5 Boston players on Offensive Rating Top 10.. Sam Hauser is #8 on that list AND #8 on the Defensive Rating Top 10.. I think it's safe to safe that Hauser has been putting in the work too. Great video by the way! Definitely just subscribed
Udoka buried him, I knew he was good, hampered by minimal play time, Mazz realized how good PP is, now the blue collar kid is shining. 6th man , and maybe 3pt shootout at the Allstar game are possible. Good Luck PP
He's so strong, and uses his low stance to bully his way to the rim, even against really good defenders. He's not just a catch and shoot type of guy like most good shooters on the bench.
Celts have been killing it in the draft. Brad didn't miss a beat after Danny A left. I think last year's 1st round Jordan Walsh is going to be a solid player.
Walsh was Cs 1st (and only) pick, but in the 2nd round, around 53rd. For that he really seems solid since half the players in the 50s don't make it in the league.
The scary part is that Brad Stevens know how to turn an undersized scorer into a top 5 MVP candidate. Not saying Payton will reach those heights but the C's has the system to allow him to be an absolute flame thrower.
Same predicament IT was in as well. A bunch of good defenders surrounding him, only this time he can actually hold his own and hit 30 foot+ bombs on the regular🔥
His defense is super slept on too just cuz he's small. But he gives the effort of an elite defender on that side of the ball and gets tons of hustle rebounds.
yea I remember watching boston and honing in on him, jrue, and d-white like ok these guys aren't "superstars" in terms of fame, ego, and status, but they play ball with crazy energy and are seeing the game a few steps ahead of other players. love it.
If he doesn't win sixth man of the year, something is terribly wrong. He's our modern John Havlichek. I hope he plays his entire career here, but he's worth 4X what he's paid.
Pritchard was never suddenly good. He was always good. The Celtics just never gave him minutes until he started to threaten to request a trade from the team
part of the reason for his slowed rise is that former Cs coach Ime Udoka didn't really understand his value - he went from someone rising up the rotation with Brad, to a beach warmer. since Joe M. got the job, Pritchard's stock and place on the rotation has only risen.
He didn’t play a lot with ime because ime was defensive first and we had a lot of defensive oriented guards. Ime doing the same thing to Shepard lol in Houston it is what it is Payton was also never as good as he is now he is truly ELITE now maybe the dnps gave him even more motivation lmao especially on the defensive end if you don’t play defence here you’re not getting playing time lol, this ain’t the lakers.
Crazy and great to see how the talent pool has grown in the nba overall. Way back when you'd be lucky to get solid players outside the lottery. Now you can find them anywhere in 1st, 2nd, or even see them transition from G-league, seamlessly. Payton is early fav for 6th man in my opinion.
This dude is different he said. Finally. Been watching since his 4 High School State Championships. Then College. Top 20 every day of his career. How about this: OREGON’s Payton Pritchard - 1,938p/659a/550r COLORADO’s McKinley Wright IV - 1,370p/501a/505r In the case of Pritchard, he is the only player in Conference history to reach 1,900 points, 600 assists and 500 rebounds. NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lute Olson Award Payton Pritchard, Oregon John R. Wooden Award Payton Pritchard, Oregon Citizen Naismith Trophy Payton Pritchard, Oregon (Final 5 Finalists) Oscar Robertson Trophy Payton Pritchard, Oregon NAISMITH MEMORIAL HALL OF FAME AWARDS WINNER Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Payton Pritchard, Oregon
He’s always impressed me tbh, I remember I had no idea who he was, but he instantly had this gravity almost of okay he’s in and he’s firing like he’s somebody, I better pay attention . Wasn’t always great , but he was always confident in himself as a player , a shooter , a point guard, always seemed confident, played like he belonged. And when your confidence is matched by your work ethic it’s either extremely bad or good. And it’s worked well for him
His very first game in the NBA, no, summer league game, the first time I saw himd held that ball and controlled the pace which slowed the game down making the offense much better, I knew he was different.
pritchard is as good as the best version of celtics kemba. that kemba team was pretty competitive with an offensively limited smart, and younger jays. even when jrue and horford age out, and porzingis maybe leaves, the core of white, pritchard and the jays will be pretty good.
I always considered The Jays and White as the real core, but you're right, Payton has worked himself into a core player. He's not just a dime a dozen 3pt specialist, he does it all. I think when the new ownership comes in KP and Jrue are likely getting traded after this season to dump salary and primo draft capital. If they win the chip this year, maaaybe they eat the 2nd apron tax for one more season. They really need 2 out of Scheierman, Davison, Walsh, and/or Watson to pan out as legit rotation players, then they'll be golden. Scheierman has that Payton kind of competitive fire, I have little doubt about him.
Hauser too though he's not on level after that injury. Don't know what up. But Jays, DW, PP and Hauser a pretty good company, need a good big, but, yes, KP not sure how long we'll have him. I didn't believe that bad teammate saying but didn't know he'll be that cool
I remember reading articles that Pritchard wasn't happy with his playing time under Brad Stevens and was considering asking for a trade. So I am quite happy that Celtics gave him the opportunity to shine
Last year I was super into the cards and I saw Prichard get 27 points in the pre season I liked the way he played and got his rookie card my dad asked me if I was sure to get him I still said yes and just look at him now
Hoping for 6th man of the year for him. You do have to mention that he probably went to the best possible place for his talents. If he was drafted by many other teams he probably would not have made it due to lack of size. Boston helped develop him and they had such crazy leads especially last season he was able to get a ton of burn in games showcasing his value.
Consider when Brad Stevens extended him, it was after a season when his minutes were down, his 3pt percentage was considerably down, barely used in the playoffs and it seemed he took a big step back. Stevens is the best GM in the NBA.
I knew Ime Oduka was never coming back when Stevens offered Pritchard that contract. Oduka did not like Pritchard's game. He had 34DNPCDs in 2022-23. When Ime was suspended in September and Payton's contract was extended in October, it was pretty obvious what plans were in store for both.
Three nights later he scores 29 on 7-11 3 pt shooting tying a record 19 4th quarter points. But that's not all he was rebounding, passing, and defending like an all star. East coast Curry
I dont care if Payton averaged 5 points a game...Just the way he plays the game is contagious....He is a workhorse and you need guys like that on your team..That is one guy I am glad the Cs didn't trade
Only way I see him getting 6th man is if he adds 3 turnovers a game. At 3 turnovers per game with that scoring efficiency, he's a defensive plus and weapon!
He would be a star starting PG on any team. He has every skill in the book.. speed, ball handling, shooting, driving, spacing, he can even post up bigger guards... in baseball there are 5-tool players , but there are really 8-9... confidence, situational awareness, and a strong mental. The are NO holes in his game and he is just entering his prime... he will be the Celtics starting point guard of the future... between Jrue Holiday (who also said Payton is incredibly tough to guard, and is one of the best defensive guards in the NBA) Derrick White and PP... the Celtics are and will remain dominant. To the nay-sayers ... I'd be my last dollar payton would be an All-Star level Guard with a starting role on any other team! I compare him to two players.... 1. Steph Curry... ball handling and shooting ability / clutch / able to hit deep shots, court vision.... and similar to Dennis Schroder as well... but with a better shot, attitude, tenacity, ball handling skills, and defense. The kid is proving he is the Celtics super weapon and that he is ONE of the best all around PG's in the NBA and will be for years to come. NBA will take notice soon! I believe he will be the KEY to banner 19. He's also a Great Teammate and incredibly harder works... I have nothing negative to say other than maybe with 1-2 month inches added to his height he would already be a superstar... but he has also proved to me (any many others) that regardless if he is a tad under-sized, that does not change any aspect of his game. GREAT content!
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A couple years back he was pretty unhappy in Boston from my understanding due to lack of playtime. Glad he stuck around and found a role on the team, Crypto P!!!
It's his time now, it just wasn't back then, but I do understand his unhappiness.
He actually asked for a trade in the summer prior to last years season. Instead we shortened the point guard rotation and now he is the backup guard behind Derrick and Jrue (not the 6th man though, that's Al Horford).
Still likely to win 6moty
I like that!
We were oversaturated with guards cause of Malcolm Brogdon and Marcus smart. Getting those 2 out freed up Payton on our roster
Because Ime Udoka did not give the opportunities to rookies
Dude. His on ball D is elite. Check out him guarding The Beard.
Agreed. His fitness allows him to move his feet and always be in position to angle players off their path.
From a technical and positioning perspective, I agree. The only issue is his lack of height and length. Guys can shoot over him. Obviously that’s not his fault. He’s pretty much maximized his physical tools.
@@josephrafferty6763You can still be hard to score on no matter how tall you are. Look at Jrue, DWhite and Smart. I’m sure they have taught PP how to defend in the paint.
He’s good enough to start on many teams but is great for the C’s coming off the bench. He’s basically getting starter minutes per game now
PP’s a cold-blooded mother.
A hard worker will always find a way to succeed. I think being drafted by Boston certainly was beneficial but he had to still work hard and having Jrue I think has helped him defensively also. Great match for team n player.
The way he scores inside the paint is just amazing in terms of his timing, control, strong base. He is also holding his own on D where you cannot easily go by him or post him (team help & switches are perfected on this Celtics team). His contract clearly undervalue due to Celtics hiding him for 1.5 yrs, esp the time with Udoka & affected his confidence & stock.
Payton Pritchard is actually pretty good
i know right !
@@HenryHoops yeah! btw love ur content! You've inspired me on my own basketball content journey
You could say that!
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Boy is ice cold and really strong for his size. It was either the clippers game or wolves a wing player try to post him couldn’t budge and passed the rock out of bounds lol. So when you add that he’s a decent defender with his amazing shooting you got yourself a 6 foot game changer.
It was against Clippers and really funny. Hope there is a clip of that moment.
The player was Kevin Porter Jr!
Hard to find shorter players like this affecting the game so much props to big pritch! ELITE shooter.
More importantly the effort and comittement is there on defense. I bet bro's steal numbers per 36 are up there with the best perimeter defenders in the league.
if it wasnt for the COVID 2019 season, Pritchard wouldve had a championship, and most likely a higher draft stock, but it was all cut short. his senior season was actually insane
??? he has a chip what are you on ?
@@infrar7564probably meant a ncaa championship
@@josephcolon6150 Very polite of you. I woulda’ said it’s BLATANTLY obvious considering it would be pretty hard to damage your draft stock AFTER winning an NBA Championship 😂😂
@ guess reading isn’t your thing. Where was he during the 2019 season. He was in college 🤣 dumbass
It was Dayton's to lose that year, they were built incredibly well as a team from top to bottom and had one of the best coaches in the country. And for a mid major, far more heartbreaking not to play that out.
Just my humble opinion though, and to be fair I'm slightly biased towards the A-10 as my team shares the same conference.
I always said that Pritchard was a class player. As soon as I started watching him at Oregon and especially in his last NCAA tournament, you could see how well he brought and lead that team up the tournament pulled off crazy wins. He's great.
Dude, Payton has been the man since he came in. Glad the C’s appear to know what they have with him. Should be one of the favorites for any fan watching. Love that dude
evry time i rewatch that clip of the buzzerbeater in the finals and hear that BaAaaAnnnggg, i get goosebumps
Same
@@Mr_Average In my mind’s eye, I still see him screaming “This is what I do!” after he makes it.
Payton will most likely win 6 man of the year. Fitting for a Celtics player since that award his named after a Celtics player.
They better not steal the 6th man from him. If he keeps playing the way he is playing now and he doesn't win 6th man, it would be criminal. He's coming off the bench setting sht on fire!
Naw Chris lavert will
@G_Money100 no shot. Sorry, bro. I'm not being rude or anything, but this is the problem. Fans who like their guy really believe it should be them cause it's your team, and he is your guy. Truth is Lavert is like 8th right now in the 6th man race. Prichard is out playing him for sure. Any baller or real fan of the nba would agree.
Pritch is THE favorite currently to win the 6THMOY . It would take a terrible end of the season for him to lose . And Levert isn’t even on the list buddy, It’s Pritchard( the favorite ) ,then followed by- Amen Thompson, Malik Monk and then Buddy Hield.
@@dennisd1530exactly . Ty Jerome is ahead of Levert on the current odds .
The Celtics' player development needs more credit, they've done a fantastic job improving the team, and helping our bench run so deep. Watching Pritchard develop as a player has been an absolute pleasure. It's a great time to be a Celtics fan
Pritchard needs to get six man is the year award easily
PP right now is a bloody super precisision Sharp shooter and will be remember as the longest shooter ever in NBA history
He's pretty much the budget version of steph. and he'd probably start for 10 teams in the league. At least 5 teams.
hes the new IT.
I hate yall why do u guys act like he’s 5’9 😂😂😂😂. He’s 6’2 he’s not that short
Isiah Thomas actually
@@SWAGGER573 6'1, prolly 6 ft as well
6ft and under in the nba might as well be 5’9
@@thejamboy3556 i'd take this a step further and say anyone 6'3" and under gets picked on on offense.
When I got back into cards in 2020 I decided to collect Payton Pritchard and Tom Brady. He is one of the best ball handlers in the league and rarely turns the ball over. Hope he enters 3 point contest this year.
Fun fact: South Sudan offered Payton Pritchard naturalization to play for them in the Olympics.
@@mezzb South Sudanese Legend Fakhraddin Pritchard😄
I remember when he came into the league and his shooting was inconsistent but I could tell immediately how good he was. Never turns the ball over, amazing control on his handle, sneaky food rebounder and defender too
Love Pritchard - he’s reminiscent of smaller guards we’ve had in the past (IT, Kyrie, Kemba), but instead of being tasked as the lead pg he’s a spark plug off the bench.
Pritchard is the right player on the best team at the right time. With Tatum and JB entering their extraordinary prime 11:17 . Not only will he be arguably a top 5 player eventually, but a true champion for future players.
Dude dropped 19 points just in 4th quarter today
He’s had to mature and learn with the game and now he finding his role on team . Kids amazing
Payton is the man.. Those charts you showed at the 7:35 mark show 5 Boston players on Offensive Rating Top 10.. Sam Hauser is #8 on that list AND #8 on the Defensive Rating Top 10.. I think it's safe to safe that Hauser has been putting in the work too. Great video by the way! Definitely just subscribed
As a Celtic fan I love it when he enters the court.
Udoka buried him, I knew he was good, hampered by minimal play time, Mazz realized how good PP is, now the blue collar kid is shining. 6th man , and maybe 3pt shootout at the Allstar game are possible. Good Luck PP
He's so strong, and uses his low stance to bully his way to the rim, even against really good defenders. He's not just a catch and shoot type of guy like most good shooters on the bench.
Nah P like that. Bro is a killer on the court ☘️😤💪🏿
Celts have been killing it in the draft. Brad didn't miss a beat after Danny A left. I think last year's 1st round Jordan Walsh is going to be a solid player.
@@jasonwolfe3252 Yeah, i wish the C’s would have more blowouts so the boy could get some reps.
Im pretty sure Danny drafted pritch could be wrong tho lol.
@@GurtonBuster07he did, they drafted him in 2020 and Brad took over the start of the 2022 season.
Walsh was Cs 1st (and only) pick, but in the 2nd round, around 53rd. For that he really seems solid since half the players in the 50s don't make it in the league.
Watching PP on a nightly basis is a treat. Not every 6’1 guard averages 1.5 OREB, especially off the bench
He’s been solid. They finally gave him a contract and minutes and now he’s pretty much a lock for 6th man.
The scary part is that Brad Stevens know how to turn an undersized scorer into a top 5 MVP candidate. Not saying Payton will reach those heights but the C's has the system to allow him to be an absolute flame thrower.
Same predicament IT was in as well. A bunch of good defenders surrounding him, only this time he can actually hold his own and hit 30 foot+ bombs on the regular🔥
i appreciate u making this vid. PP is a fukn dog his work ethic and dedication is incredible
just introducing himself his the best 6thman in nba this season 24-25.. i think he goes to the nba 3pnt contest😊
You win the damn Cousy award and no one takes you seriously wow well thank you for that my favorite team loves having him!
His defense is super slept on too just cuz he's small.
But he gives the effort of an elite defender on that side of the ball and gets tons of hustle rebounds.
Luv this kid. He works so hard and it shows.
yea I remember watching boston and honing in on him, jrue, and d-white like ok these guys aren't "superstars" in terms of fame, ego, and status, but they play ball with crazy energy and are seeing the game a few steps ahead of other players. love it.
You're sleeping on his kids defense! Underrated and well above average!
PP is an insanely hard worker with a killer instinct. That is why he is making his mark now.
Bro likes to play kicker for an NBA
First ever basketball special teamer
Look up John Havlicek. He has the 6 man award named after him. Payton isn’t the first and not the last.
@@Duncba hes not talking about 6MOY bro read his comment again
@@adm8849 ngl I still think I missed what he’s saying.
Wtf are you saying?
I didn't knew the Finals three was a record for distance, that's insane
If he doesn't win sixth man of the year, something is terribly wrong. He's our modern John Havlichek. I hope he plays his entire career here, but he's worth 4X what he's paid.
Pritchard was never suddenly good. He was always good. The Celtics just never gave him minutes until he started to threaten to request a trade from the team
He’s a baller period you need players like him
part of the reason for his slowed rise is that former Cs coach Ime Udoka didn't really understand his value - he went from someone rising up the rotation with Brad, to a beach warmer. since Joe M. got the job, Pritchard's stock and place on the rotation has only risen.
He didn’t play a lot with ime because ime was defensive first and we had a lot of defensive oriented guards. Ime doing the same thing to Shepard lol in Houston it is what it is Payton was also never as good as he is now he is truly ELITE now maybe the dnps gave him even more motivation lmao especially on the defensive end if you don’t play defence here you’re not getting playing time lol, this ain’t the lakers.
This guy has been good for a long time, not surprised at what he’s doing now. Wish him nothing but success..
He was blessed by marcus smart and they trained on the defensive aspect with boston you gotta be 2 ways
P-Rabbit
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golden comment
Looking at those shot charts as a colorblind person: "Yeah im just gonna have to take your word for it chief"
Lmfaooooo ggs
Payton Pritchard 6MOTY 💯
Crazy and great to see how the talent pool has grown in the nba overall. Way back when you'd be lucky to get solid players outside the lottery. Now you can find them anywhere in 1st, 2nd, or even see them transition from G-league, seamlessly. Payton is early fav for 6th man in my opinion.
This dude is different he said. Finally. Been watching since his 4 High School State Championships. Then College. Top 20 every day of his career. How about this: OREGON’s Payton Pritchard - 1,938p/659a/550r
COLORADO’s McKinley Wright IV - 1,370p/501a/505r
In the case of Pritchard, he is the only player in Conference
history to reach 1,900 points, 600 assists and 500 rebounds.
NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lute Olson Award
Payton Pritchard, Oregon
John R. Wooden Award
Payton Pritchard, Oregon
Citizen Naismith Trophy
Payton Pritchard, Oregon (Final 5 Finalists)
Oscar Robertson Trophy
Payton Pritchard, Oregon
NAISMITH MEMORIAL HALL OF FAME AWARDS
WINNER
Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year
Payton Pritchard, Oregon
Nah he really different fr as a 6’2 white boy he DIFFERENT.
SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR. Just give it to him now.
He’s always impressed me tbh, I remember I had no idea who he was, but he instantly had this gravity almost of okay he’s in and he’s firing like he’s somebody, I better pay attention . Wasn’t always great , but he was always confident in himself as a player , a shooter , a point guard, always seemed confident, played like he belonged. And when your confidence is matched by your work ethic it’s either extremely bad or good. And it’s worked well for him
In Boston, we all knew what he was the whole time. The Celtics develop point guards very well. In Brad we trust.
Pp work ethic is crazy
His very first game in the NBA, no, summer league game, the first time I saw himd held that ball and controlled the pace which slowed the game down making the offense much better, I knew he was different.
As a die hard Celtics fan Payton Pritchard has been our second best player this season
pritchard is as good as the best version of celtics kemba. that kemba team was pretty competitive with an offensively limited smart, and younger jays. even when jrue and horford age out, and porzingis maybe leaves, the core of white, pritchard and the jays will be pretty good.
Agreed, but I don't see KP leaving willingly. He's having way too much fun. Maybe injury, or for picks as he's injury prone lately.
Smart can't shoot 3s that well but come on we had semi 😂😂 for Christ sake
I always considered The Jays and White as the real core, but you're right, Payton has worked himself into a core player. He's not just a dime a dozen 3pt specialist, he does it all. I think when the new ownership comes in KP and Jrue are likely getting traded after this season to dump salary and primo draft capital. If they win the chip this year, maaaybe they eat the 2nd apron tax for one more season. They really need 2 out of Scheierman, Davison, Walsh, and/or Watson to pan out as legit rotation players, then they'll be golden. Scheierman has that Payton kind of competitive fire, I have little doubt about him.
@@chriswright8074 oh god semi ojeleye what a time to be alive Giannis stopper LMFAOOOO
Hauser too though he's not on level after that injury. Don't know what up. But Jays, DW, PP and Hauser a pretty good company, need a good big, but, yes, KP not sure how long we'll have him. I didn't believe that bad teammate saying but didn't know he'll be that cool
You can say 25 teams passed on Pritchard, but Maxey was drafted just ahead of him, so it's not like the 76ers missed out or anything.
I have supported PP since day 1. Great player.
Here cause he dropped 29 off the bench. This is a starting all star point guard. He has a fucking bob Cousy lol
Someone recently said (might've been Jrue Holiday) that Pritchard was the toughest to guard in practice. The guy can flat-out PLAY.
I remember reading articles that Pritchard wasn't happy with his playing time under Brad Stevens and was considering asking for a trade. So I am quite happy that Celtics gave him the opportunity to shine
It was actually under Oduka. He had 34 DNPCDs in 2022-23.
It’s safe to say Boston has had the best collection of talent come in and out of their roster over the last decade.
Last year I was super into the cards and I saw Prichard get 27 points in the pre season I liked the way he played and got his rookie card my dad asked me if I was sure to get him I still said yes and just look at him now
The MJ tongue out u have only seen from him, but it’s a natural thing. I’ve actually always done it subconsciously since I was a kid 😂
I can’t believe Brad got him to take that contract extension lol
Hoping for 6th man of the year for him. You do have to mention that he probably went to the best possible place for his talents. If he was drafted by many other teams he probably would not have made it due to lack of size. Boston helped develop him and they had such crazy leads especially last season he was able to get a ton of burn in games showcasing his value.
He does have a midrange jumper. Tends to once or twice a game , stop and shoot or fade
Modern John Paxon who was known for canning long range jumpers at key moments to cut off opponents momentum. Especially in the playoffs.
He’s a pure hooper fr
He is so much fun to watch.
The bulls game💀
PP 6th man of the year! Love watching him play on the C’s !!
Pro Am P! 🔥🔥🔥
He’s known for perimeter shooting but man when he gets in the restricted area it’s an easy 2 every time
Anyone who thinks PP is a point guard needs to get their bearings. He’s a basketball player plain and simple.
Consider when Brad Stevens extended him, it was after a season when his minutes were down, his 3pt percentage was considerably down, barely used in the playoffs and it seemed he took a big step back. Stevens is the best GM in the NBA.
I knew Ime Oduka was never coming back when Stevens offered Pritchard that contract. Oduka did not like Pritchard's game. He had 34DNPCDs in 2022-23. When Ime was suspended in September and Payton's contract was extended in October, it was pretty obvious what plans were in store for both.
The only two people to hold Pritchard under double figures are Ime Oduka and Joe Mazzulla.
well tbf to mazzulla, he eventually figured it out
Three nights later he scores 29 on 7-11 3 pt shooting tying a record 19 4th quarter points. But that's not all he was rebounding, passing, and defending like an all star. East coast Curry
The Caleb Swanigan comp was WILD...dude is dead, wtf was that about ? LMAO
He isnt the key to our offense, but he is certainly the key to our second unit
He is A dog 🐕 . Love the dude, he is a star ...love the facts he is enjoying him self In and shine at the Boston Celtics
Bro got 2 rings this year and took it to another level. Championship ring and wedding ring (Blake Griffin officiated it lmao)
He is better offensively and defensively than Tatum. He should be on All Star team.
He's an absolute dawg
I dont care if Payton averaged 5 points a game...Just the way he plays the game is contagious....He is a workhorse and you need guys like that on your team..That is one guy I am glad the Cs didn't trade
Bruh Pritchard is so dangerous now 😂. I heard other fans talk about how they want to injure him. 😂
Payton Pritchard aka the flying squirrel 🐿️
Only way I see him getting 6th man is if he adds 3 turnovers a game. At 3 turnovers per game with that scoring efficiency, he's a defensive plus and weapon!
He would be a star starting PG on any team. He has every skill in the book.. speed, ball handling, shooting, driving, spacing, he can even post up bigger guards... in baseball there are 5-tool players , but there are really 8-9... confidence, situational awareness, and a strong mental.
The are NO holes in his game and he is just entering his prime... he will be the Celtics starting point guard of the future... between Jrue Holiday (who also said Payton is incredibly tough to guard, and is one of the best defensive guards in the NBA) Derrick White and PP... the Celtics are and will remain dominant.
To the nay-sayers ... I'd be my last dollar payton would be an All-Star level Guard with a starting role on any other team!
I compare him to two players.... 1. Steph Curry... ball handling and shooting ability / clutch / able to hit deep shots, court vision.... and similar to Dennis Schroder as well... but with a better shot, attitude, tenacity, ball handling skills, and defense.
The kid is proving he is the Celtics super weapon and that he is ONE of the best all around PG's in the NBA and will be for years to come.
NBA will take notice soon! I believe he will be the KEY to banner 19.
He's also a Great Teammate and incredibly harder works... I have nothing negative to say other than maybe with 1-2 month inches added to his height he would already be a superstar... but he has also proved to me (any many others) that regardless if he is a tad under-sized, that does not change any aspect of his game.
GREAT content!
"you gotta go up against Payton full court...😏"
Payton should win 6th man of the year!
DEADLY.
Cs were smart to extend his contract
He would be starting face of some organizations
We should call him The little Big Guy
Payton “Human Tourch” Pritchard!
Pritchard and Tatum are the best 3 shooters on current celts my fav players