Boston Celtics fans know that Payton Pritchard is a skilled scorer on the basketball court. In case folks needed a reminder, though, Pritchard decided to show everyone just how good he is in some recent offseason Pro-Am action.
In recent years, NBA players have begun participating in Pro-Am tournaments during the offseason in order to keep themselves fresh. Pritchard is notorious for playing basketball anywhere and with anyone, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that he is part of this crowd.
Pritchard previously caught attention for scoring 61 points in the Ball Don’t Stop Pro-Am. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year made a return to the competition this year, and he one-upped his previous total, pouring in 68 points this time around.
After taking on a bigger role with the Celtics last season in the wake of their 2024 NBA Finals victory, Pritchard earned national attention across the NBA. In 80 games, Pritchard averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while shooting a career-high 47.2% from the field.
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Those numbers earned Pritchard the Sixth Man of the Year Award, solidifying his status as the best bench player in the league. However, after a busy start to the offseason, Pritchard appears primed for an even bigger role with Boston in the 2025-26 season.
With Jayson Tatum likely out for the year, and guys like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet all departing, that has left Pritchard as one of the top remaining players on the team. However, based on his latest Pro-Am action, it appears there may be another level for the fan-favorite guard to take his game to when he returns to action next season.