How Oatmeal and Defense Turned Pritchard into a Star….
Payton Pritchard has a secret no superhero would ever admit to: supercharged breakfast! A meal combo of oatmeal, bacon, and protein shakes fuels his ambition to be the Celtics’ prized defender by day and a three-point wizard by night. This transformation? Totally intentional and definitely hasn’t included any flopping or shots of tequila during the season. Instead, it’s all been about socks up, head down, and shooting high as the Celtics hunt for another NBA title.
What goes up must come down, but not Pritchard’s stats! Ever seen someone break the NBA record for most three-pointers off the bench while still brushing their teeth correctly? Pritchard has. This festive scoring bonanza hasn’t taken his eyes off the defensive prize though. His passion to guard big names and even bigger game moments has Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla praising his skills: “His competitive nature is unreal!”
While some players swim in free-throws by sinking to the floor like jellyfish, Pritchard’s staying upright. Who needs to flop when you’re busy flying? Rather than becoming the king of courtroom dramas, Pritchard is more focused on dunking drama queens to secure his grip on that Sixth Player of the Year award. After all, a little healthy competition never hurt anyone – unless you’re facing Pritchard in a cold-turkey court showdown!
