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 for the Boston Celtics. He played college basketball at Oregon, earning all-conference honors as a sophomore and was a Naismith Player of the Year finalist as a senior. Drafted 26th overall by the Celtics in 2020, Pritchard reached the NBA Finals in 2022 and 2024, winning a championship in 2024. In 2025, he was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, marking a significant achievement in his NBA career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championship

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

2016: Freshman Year at Oregon

During his freshman year (2016-17), Payton Pritchard averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 assists per game for the Oregon Ducks, and the team made its first Final Four appearance since the first NCAA tournament ever.

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.

November 25, 2017: Career High Points

On November 25, 2017, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 29 points, 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, where 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 year 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 against Washington, completing a 16-point comeback and winning in overtime 64-61.

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 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 the Raptors

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

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.

2022: Reached NBA Finals

In 2022, Payton Pritchard reached the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics.

October 8, 2023: Contract Extension with Celtics

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

April 12, 2024: Career-High 32 Points

On April 12, 2024, Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 32 points with 11 assists against the Charlotte Hornets, becoming the first Celtics player in the play-by-play era to record 23 points and nine assists in the first half.

2024: Most Three-Pointers by Team in a Season

During the 2024-25 season, Payton Pritchard scored the three-pointer that gave the Celtics the record for most three-pointers by a team in a season with 1,364.

2024: Won 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 in a 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, achieving several team and NBA records with teammate Derrick White.