Considered a reach by many, I'm excited to see what Pritchard has to offer Coming into the 2020 NBA Draft, many were unsure of what Danny Ainge had cooking up behind the scenes. With the yearly rumors swirling of a possible blockbuster trade from Ainge, this time for James Harden, Danny unsurprisingly decided to stay put and use his picks in one of the least concrete drafts in recent years. After selecting Aaron Nesmith, a sharpshooting wing, at #14, Ainge surprised a lot of basketball fans by taking Payton Pritchard at #26. Pritchard was considered at best a late 1st, early 2nd round pick, despite his impressive college resume. During his 4 year stint of being the starting point guard for the Oregon Ducks, Pritchard's offensive game improved every year. He was rewarded for that growth in his final year of school by being named the Pac-12 Player of the Year and winning the Bob Cousy award (nation's best PG). Pritchard not only put up numbers, but also wins, leading the Duck...
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