Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

Celtics rookie, Payton Pritchard , didn't make the Top-10 in the most-recent Kia Rookie Ladder rankings, but he did get a mention as a first-year player making noise out of the top-10 .  Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics  ( 7.7 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.3 apg ): Already with a vociferous fan club, the feisty reserve guard has scored 10-plus 10 times, with the Celtics 7-3 on those nights. The 6'1", 23-year old out of Oregon won the Bob Cousy Award as the best point guard in the nation during his final college season. Chosen 26th-overall in the 2020 NBA draft, he has never looked like a rookie from his debut game as an NBA pro. As a member of the Celtics, he has already earned a spot in the team regular rotation and expect that to continue into the post-season. Payton has found his Place in the League, and his poise and determination have not gone unnoticed around the NBA.

Celtics rookie, Payton Pritchard, has landed at number-7 in Kia's Rookie Ladder , despite being the lowest draft selection (#26) of the top-10. 7. Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics Season stats:  8.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.1 apg Pretty high rung for the lowest Draft selection (No. 26) on our ladder, but hitting game-winners (Jan. 6 vs. Miami) will do that It is far too early to label the 6'1" point guard as the steal of the draft, but there is plenty of time left for him to climb the ladder. Here are the standings: 1.) Hornets LeMelo Ball 2.) Warriors James Wiseman 3.) Kings Tyrese Haliburton 4.) Wolves Anthony Edwards 5.) Bulls Patrick Williams 6.) 76'ers Tyrese Maxey 7.) Celtics Payton Pritchard 8.) Wizards Deni Avdija 9.) Magics Cole Anthony 10.) Pistons Saddiq Bey What is noteworthy is that Pritchard beat out nine (9) lottery picks, including the Celtics lone lottery pick (Aaron Nesmith at #14) who did not appear on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder.  https://www.nba.com/news/k...