Payton Pritchard
#11PG · Boston Celtics
6MOY '25
PlaymakerSharpshooter
Height
6'1"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
28
College
Oregon
Experience
5 yrs
B+
A
A
B+
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The Verdict on Payton, in One Read
On the field, Payton Pritchard grades out as an excellent PG for Boston Celtics (A Impact). That places him 23rd of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 426 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 46.4% | 39.4% | 86.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 79 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC+LongevityEstablishedRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 79 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 46.4% | B B |
| 2024-25 | | 80 | 14.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 47.2% | B- B- |
| 2023-24 | | 82 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 46.8% | D+ D+ |
| 2022-23 | | 48 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 41.2% | F F |
| 2021-22 | | 71 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 42.9% | F F |
| 2020-21 | | 66 | 7.7 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 44.0% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs PHI | L 100-109 | 39 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5-13 | 2-7 | -2 |
| Fri, 5/1 | @ PHI | L 93-106 | 36 | 14 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$23.3M
Guaranteed
$15.0M
AAV
$7.2M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Payton Pritchard earns a B+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a grade that reflects the genuine bargain he represents at $7.2M annually on a three-year deal for a player fresh off a Sixth Man of the Year award in 2025. His performance grade of B—supported by a 2025-26 season line of 17.0 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 5.2 APG across 79 games—confirms he is a legitimate rotation contributor rather than a depth specialist, and the volume of games played underscores availability and durability at the position. For a 28-year-old guard in his sixth NBA season, $7.2M AAV is well below market rate for a player producing at his level with proven clutch credentials; he occupies the sweet spot of a veteran with defined utility on a long-term deal that poses no cap burden. The recent roster moves—depth signings and contract conversions—indicate organizational confidence in the current core, and the uniformly positive media framing positions Pritchard as a high-leverage piece capable of stepping into expanded roles without the supermax expectations that anchor star contracts. At 3 years remaining, the CVI remains clean: Pritchard is both undervalued relative to his on-court impact and low-risk from a salary architecture standpoint, making this one of the league's quieter value contracts heading into the stretch run.
Performance Analysis
B
#23 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Payton Pritchard earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level point guard putting up solid numbers for the Boston Celtics. This season, Payton is putting up 17.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game across 426 games. Payton's strongest area is APG at 5.2, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 3.9 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Payton ranks 23rd. Payton is a reliable contributor who the Boston Celtics can count on game to game.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Payton's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Payton Compares at the Position
Payton Pritchard ranks 23rd of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Payton between Tre Jones (B+) just ahead and Kevin Porter Jr. (B) just behind.
Graded higher
Tre JonesChicago BullsB+Darius GarlandLos Angeles ClippersB+Jalen SuggsOrlando MagicBPayton PritchardB
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About this player
Payton Pritchard is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at PG for the Boston Celtics. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Payton Pritchard, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B+, Performance B, Sentiment A.
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