Bench or starter, he’s all in for wins
Payton Pritchard isn’t worried about titles like ‘starter’ or ‘sixth man’. At Media Day, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year stressed winning first, minutes second, and promised to bring energy each time he touches the floor—like a phone charger everyone actually fights over.
Backed by strong first-quarter numbers and a contract through 2028, Pritchard aims to expand his playmaking while balancing efficiency. Joe Mazzulla now has a spark plug he can trust, whether opening the game or leading the second wave of offense at TD Garden.
