Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Tualatin, OR |
Latest News about Payton Pritchard
15/06/2025
Payton Pritchard was named the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, becoming the first Boston Celtics player to win the award since 2008. The honor recognized his pivotal role as a reserve scorer who helped the team secure the 2024 NBA Championship, averaging 15.8 points per game during the regular season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Payton Michael Pritchard is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected 26th overall by the Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft after a standout college career at the University of Oregon. Known for his scoring ability and clutch performances, Pritchard won the NBA Championship with the Celtics in 2024 and was named the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 195 lbs |
Personal Life
| Pritchard is the son of Melissa and Terry Pritchard. He grew up in West Linn, Oregon, and attended West Linn High School before playing college basketball at the University of Oregon. |
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Career
| High School | West Linn High School |
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| College | University of Oregon (2016-2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020: Round 1, Pick 26 by Boston Celtics |
| Current Team | Boston Celtics |
| Position | Guard |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/paytonpritchard/ | |
| https://twitter.com/paytonpritchard |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Tualatin, Oregon | |
| 2. Overcame early doubts about NBA potential | |
| 3. Recorded back-to-back 30-point, 10-assist games in 2024 | |
| 4. Made buzzer-beater three-pointers in 2024 NBA Finals | |
| 5. Won the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award | |
| 6. Has played 6 seasons for the Celtics as of 2026 | |
| 7. Career averages: 10.6 points, 3.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds in 426 regular-season games |