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 a professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, earning all-conference honors as a sophomore and being a Naismith Trophy finalist his senior year. Drafted 26th overall in 2020 by the Celtics, Pritchard reached the NBA Finals in 2022 and 2024, winning a championship in 2024. He was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Reference to Longest Basket in NBA Finals

In 2024, during game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks Pritchard made a half-court shot giving him his first NBA championship. According to the NBA it was the longest made basket in an NBA Finals game since 1997.

August 2015: Commits to the University of Oregon

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

2015: FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championship

In 2015, Payton Pritchard represented the US at the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championship.

2016: Nike Hoop Summit

In 2016, Payton Pritchard scored 12 points at the Nike Hoop Summit as a member of the USA National Select Team.

2016: Freshman Year at Oregon

In 2016, during his freshman year at Oregon, Payton Pritchard made 39 appearances and contributed to Oregon's Final Four appearance.

November 25, 2017: Career-High Points Against DePaul

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

2017: FIBA U19 World Cup

In 2017, Payton Pritchard played in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Egypt, where Team USA won the bronze medal and Pritchard was named to the All-Star Five.

2019: Declares for NBA Draft, Returns to Oregon

In 2019, Payton Pritchard declared for the NBA draft 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 against Washington, including a game-winning shot to complete a 16-point comeback victory for Oregon.

November 24, 2020: Signs with the Boston Celtics

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

2020: Drafted by the Celtics

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

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

On January 4, 2021, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 23 points in a victory over the Toronto Raptors.

2022: Reaches NBA Finals

In 2022, Payton Pritchard and the Celtics reached the NBA Finals.

October 8, 2023: Contract Extension with Celtics

On October 8, 2023, Payton Pritchard agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics.

April 12, 2024: Career-High Points and Assists

On April 12, 2024, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 32 points and recorded 11 assists in a victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

2024: NBA Championship and Finals Appearance

In 2024, Payton Pritchard secured an NBA championship with the Celtics, marking another NBA Finals appearance.

March 5, 2025: Career-High Points and Milestone with Derrick White

On March 5, 2025, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, and he and teammate Derrick White achieved milestones as Celtics teammates.