2023-09-17 07:13:00
NBA – Eager to leave Boston, the backup point guard might have more playing time next season with the departure of Marcus Smart.
Last season, faced with his lack of playing time, Payton Pritchard indicated he wanted to leave Boston. He was hoping for a transfer which ultimately did not come, neither during the season nor during this offseason.
But with the departure of Marcus Smart this summer, the horizon for a replacement may have opened up. Does he feel that way?
“I have to do my job”he announces at the Boston Globe. “If I have the chance to play, I have to show what I am capable of, and that I can help win. I’m looking forward to this opportunity. Deep down, I’m a winner and I obviously want to help Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, because those two push us. We have to help them overcome this obstacle and win the title. »
Regarding his “job”, Payton Pritchard discussed this question with Joe Mazzulla during the summer.
“I spoke with the coach and it will be different every night. I have the ability to shoot from distance and widen the play, but also to direct the play and pass. That I can do. And defensively, I have to bring my intensity, put pressure and have active hands. »
There is still uncertainty around Payton Pritchard’s role next season, and his desires elsewhere may not be completely gone. Nevertheless, he assures that playing in Boston is a chance.
“It’s probably the best place to play basketball. There is no place like it. Deep down, my mind is still there: I want to play, I want to fight. I feel like I’m good enough to be able to play. I want to continue to push myself to see how far I can go. »
Payton Pritchard Percentage Rebounds Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Tot Pd Fte Int Bp Ct Pts 2020-21 BOS 66 19 44.0 41.1 88.9 0.5 1.9 2.4 1.8 1.6 0.6 0.8 0.1 7.7 2021-22 BOS 7 1 14 42.9 41.2 100.0 0.5 1.4 1.9 2.0 0.9 0.4 0.6 0.1 6.2 2022-23 BOS 48 13 41.2 36.4 75.0 0.5 1.3 1.8 1.3 0.8 0.3 0.8 0.0 5.6 Total 185 16 43.0 40.0 89.0 0.5 1.6 2.1 1.8 1.1 0.4 0.7 0.1 6.6
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
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