Payton Pritchard
#11PG · Boston Celtics
6MOY '25
PlaymakerSharpshooter
Height
6'1"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
28
College
Oregon
Experience
5 yrs
B+
A
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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's contract earns a B+ Contract Value Index, sitting where comparable NBA deals tend to settle. At $7.2 million annually across three years, the deal reflects a team betting on sustained production from a 28-year-old guard who delivered in the 2025-26 season with 17.0 points per game, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists across 79 games—offensive volume that validates his Sixth Man of the Year recognition and positions him as far more than a specialist. Pritchard's B performance grade and A sentiment reading converge on the same narrative: he's become a genuinely impactful rotation piece rather than a benchwarmer, which makes his sub-$8M salary a rare luxury in an inflated guard market. As a six-year veteran at the midpoint of a career typically defined by consistency rather than explosive growth, his value hinges on maintaining this elevated scoring and playmaking without regression—a reasonable ask given recent form, though his historical shooting variance leaves some margin for concern. The three-year structure offers the Celtics financial flexibility while committing to a proven contributor during what appears to be an active competitive window, a sensible hedge that explains the CVI's upward momentum and why the media narrative has shifted decisively in his favor.
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
Graded lower
Kevin Porter Jr.Milwaukee BucksTransaction History
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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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