Payton Pritchard
#11PG · Boston Celtics
6MOY '25
PlaymakerSharpshooter
Height
6'1"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
28
College
Oregon
Experience
5 yrs
C+
A
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
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 |
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)
C+
Fair Value
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Payton Pritchard's three-year, $7.2M AAV extension with Boston represents a textbook example of paying market rate for a solid backup point guard, earning a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) rating. The former Oregon standout has carved out a reliable role as the Celtics' primary reserve floor general, providing steady playmaking and improved three-point shooting that justifies his B- performance grade. At $7.2M annually, Pritchard sits comfortably in the above-average backup tier, where teams typically allocate resources for dependable rotation pieces who can step in without major drop-off. While he's not breaking the bank, the deal isn't particularly team-friendly either — Boston is paying fair market value for a player who contributes meaningful minutes but lacks the upside to become a franchise-altering piece. The C+ CVI reflects this neutral positioning: competent asset management that neither hamstrings future flexibility nor provides significant surplus value. Given the Celtics' championship aspirations, locking up roster stability at a reasonable price point makes strategic sense, even if it doesn't move the needle dramatically.
Performance Analysis
B-
#25 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 25th. Payton is a reliable contributor who the Boston Celtics can count on game to game.
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