Career Timeline of Payton Pritchard: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Payton Pritchard, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Payton Pritchard is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He played college basketball at Oregon, earning all-conference honors and was a Naismith Player of the Year finalist. Drafted 26th overall by the Celtics in 2020, Pritchard played in the NBA Finals with the team in 2022 and 2024, winning an NBA championship in 2024. In 2025, he earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 2015: Committed to the University of Oregon Ducks

In August 2015, Pritchard committed to the University of Oregon Ducks for college basketball.

2015: FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championship

In 2015, Payton Pritchard represented the United States at the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championship, showcasing his skills with nine three-pointers in a game against Poland.

2016: Freshman Year at Oregon

During his freshman year (2016-17) at the University of Oregon, Payton Pritchard made 39 appearances for the Ducks, averaging 7.4 points and 3.6 assists per game, also making a deep three-point shot against UCLA.

2016: Nike Hoop Summit

In 2016, Payton Pritchard scored 12 points with four three-pointers in 14 minutes as a member of the USA National Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit.

November 25, 2017: Career-High 29 Points Against DePaul

On November 25, 2017, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 29 points, along with eight assists and six rebounds, in an 84–79 victory over DePaul.

2017: FIBA U19 World Cup

In 2017, Payton Pritchard played for the U.S. squad at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Egypt, averaging 9.0 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per contest, including 16 points against Canada. Team USA won the bronze medal, and Pritchard was named to the All-Star Five.

2019: Declared for the NBA Draft

In 2019, Payton Pritchard declared for the NBA draft after his junior season, but later decided to return to Oregon for his senior season.

January 18, 2020: Game-Winning Shot Against Washington

On January 18, 2020, Payton Pritchard scored 22 points and made a 30-foot shot with three seconds left to complete a 16-point comeback as Oregon won in overtime 64–61 against Washington.

November 24, 2020: Signed with the Boston Celtics

On November 24, 2020, Payton Pritchard signed a four-year, $10.5 million rookie contract with the Boston Celtics.

2020: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

In 2020, Payton Pritchard was selected 26th overall in the NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

January 4, 2021: Career-High 23 Points Against Raptors

On January 4, 2021, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 23 points in a 126–114 victory over the Toronto Raptors, adding eight assists and two rebounds.

2021: All-Summer League First Team

In 2021, Payton Pritchard played for the Celtics in the NBA Summer League and was named All-Summer League First Team after averaging 17 points and eight assists.

2022: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2022, Payton Pritchard helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.

October 8, 2023: Contract Extension with Celtics

On October 8, 2023, Payton Pritchard and the Celtics agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year, $30 million contract extension.

April 12, 2024: Career-High 32 Points vs. Hornets

On April 12, 2024, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 32 points while also recording 11 assists in a 131–96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

2024: NBA Championship

In 2024, Payton Pritchard secured an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.

March 5, 2025: Career-High 43 Points Against Trail Blazers

On March 5, 2025, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, making 10 three-pointers, and setting an NBA record with teammate Derrick White as the first Celtics teammates to score 40 or more points and make nine or more three-pointers in the same game.