Payton Pritchard etched his name deeper into Boston Celtics franchise history with a milestone three-pointer on Thursday night in Golden State.
The guard drained his 799th career three, moving past Ray Allen into sixth place on the franchise’s all-time list. Payton ended up with 803 career threes by night's end.
Payton Pritchard moves past Ray Allen on Boston's all-time 3PM list. He's the 6th Celtic to reach 800 career threes.
1. Paul Pierce – 1,823
2. Jayson Tatum – 1,546
3. Jaylen Brown – 1,246
4. Antoine Walker – 937
5. Marcus Smart – 911
6. Payton Pritchard – 800
7. Ray Allen – 798 pic.twitter.com/UvXgGHu0A6
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) February 20, 2026
Pritchard, selected 26th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft, has spent his entire six-year NBA career in Boston. After claiming Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2024-25, he has elevated his game further in 2025-26 amid roster adjustments and key absences.
Pritchard is averaging career-best marks of 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. He logs 32.7 minutes nightly while shooting 46.2 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from three-point range, and 85.6 percent from the free-throw line.
The increased workload has come with Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles injury, yet Pritchard has delivered steady production, frequently starting and anchoring the backcourt.
The Celtics sit among the East’s elite at 36-19, relying on Pritchard’s scoring bursts and floor spacing.
Pritchard’s quick release, basketball IQ, and relentless energy have made him indispensable in Boston’s guard rotation. Under contract through 2028, he continues to thrive as a versatile offensive option who steps up when the team needs him most. His growth reflects the kind of steady development that defines successful role players turned core contributors in the modern NBA.
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