“This is the Boston Celtics,” Payton Pritchard explained to HoopsHype following Boston’s season-ending loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “We’re going to compete for a ...

Even the staunchest Payton Pritchard supporters (me) probably couldn’t have predicted his rapid ascension this season. PP went from a fun little bench player — averaging 5.6 and 9.6 points per ...

Pritchard had a breakout season, averaging career-best marks across the board: 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 47.2% from the field.

Pritchard went on to set playoff career highs in minutes (35), points (23), made field goals (8-for-16) and made 3-pointers (5-for-10) as the Celtics trucked the Knicks 115-93 for their first win ...

Throughout recent years, one of Pritchard’s strengths has been an ability to step up when the Celtics are shorthanded. Over 10 games without Tatum last season, the guard averaged 19.0 points, 5. ...

Pritchard is the fourth player in Celtics franchise history to win the Sixth Man of the Year trophy, joining Kevin McHale (1984-85), Bill Walton (1985-86) and Malcolm Brogdon (2022-23).

Pritchard ended with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Friday's 119-81 loss to New York in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.