Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard and Ime Udoka

Ex-Celtics forward shares 1st impression of Payton Pritchard
Blake Griffin and Payton Pritchard met at a Los Angeles Clippers game when Pritchard was just 16 years old before they knew they’d end up teammates on the Boston Celtics.
Ime Udoka recalls his advice to Payton Pritchard when Celtics guard was ‘pissed’ about minutes
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka reflected on Payton Pritchard's lack of playing time, and how far the Celtics guard has come.
Ime Udoka told Payton Pritchard to stay ready, and he’s happy the Celtics guard seized his opportunity
Udoka, now coaching the Rockets, saw Pritchard step into an important role as the Celtics marched to the 2022 NBA Finals before losing to the Warriors.
How Blake Griffin recognized Payton Pritchard’s potential years ago
Former Celtics big Blake Griffin recalls a time when he played Payton Pritchard, and revealed how he knew Pritchard would be good.
Payton Pritchard once asked Celtics to trade him
Still, Pritchard saw his minutes sink to 13.1 per game in his third season -- when Mazzulla took over for Udoka, who was suspended for violating team policies -- and he played in just 48 regular-season games after averaging 68 the two seasons before.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Scores 15 points in loss
Pritchard closed with 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Monday's 114-112 loss to the Rockets. Derrick White (leg) was unavailable and Al Horford (toe) was later reported as a late scratch,
‘This kid must be nasty’: Blake Griffin recalls his first impression of a teenage Payton Pritchard
Blake Griffin said Payton Pritchard was so shy and so scrawny that he knew he had to be "nasty" on the court if Oklahoma was ...
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On this day: Payton Pritchard, Tony Delk born; Bobby Wilson signed
On this day in Celtics history, former Boston point guard Tony Delk was born, and guard Bobby Wilson was signed.
Pritchard's hold as NBA 6MOY favorite is 'tenuous'
Unable to place full faith in Payton Pritchard as the current favorite for NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Jay Croucher and Drew ...
NBA Power Rankings: A goal for each team in the season's 2nd half
NBA Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's basketball editors.In this edition, we're establishing one goal for ...
Amen Thompson has night to remember as Rockets sneak by Celtics
Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting ...
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Quiet again Saturday
Quiet again Saturday ...
NBA rumors: Celtics showcasing former 1st round pick for potential trade package
Why one NBA analyst believes the Celtics are showcasing their former first-round pick for a trade at the deadline ...
Celtics draft pick selected for young player showcase at All-Star weekend
At least one other Celtic will join Jayson Tatum at NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco. Third-year guard JD Davison was ...