Celtics’ Payton Pritchard pays overseas players to guard him for practice - masslive.com
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)AP Payton Pritchard has a new four-year contract extension and what appears to be a coveted rotation spot waiting for him come the regular season. Of course, a consistent role wasn’t just given to him. But with the front office shaking up the roster — trading away Malcolm Brogdon and Marcus Smart this summer — the Celtics need Pritchard to be a contributor. The early returns have impressed as Pritchard has been the Celtics’ preseason MVP thus far, scoring in bunches whenever he’s on the court. It’s Pritchard’s work ethic, though, that has been commended by those within the Celtics organization. He’s been a pro, they say, even when minutes weren’t available as Pritchard sharpened his game behind the scenes. The fourth-year guard revealed one of his training regimens in an appea
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