Payton Pritchard is an American point guard who plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He is known for his reliable ball-handling and ability to provide instant offense off the bench.
Pritchard's basketball journey began at West Linn High School in West Linn, Oregon where he led the team to four consecutive state titles and earned a notable 4-star rating from ESPN.
After a successful high school career, Prithcard decided to attend Oregon University, and he quickly started making waves as a freshman for the Oregon Ducks basketball team during the 2016-17 season. Despite being a freshman, he played a significant role for the Ducks that year. Pritchard was the only freshman to start in the Final Four appearance that year, which showcased his potential.
In his sophomore year, Pritchard averaged 14.5 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game as he became the only returning starter for the Ducks from the previous season. He demonstrated significant growth in sophomore year and emerged as a key player for the team.
Although he faced challenges with injuries in his junior year, Pritchard bounced back with resilience, leading Oregon to the Pac-12 Tournament Championship and a berth in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. His outstanding performance earned him the title of MVP of the Pac-12 Tournament, further solidifying his reputation as a clutch player.
Pritchard's remarkable college achievements proved that he has the talent to succeed in the bright lights of the NBA, therefore the Boston Celtics selected him with the 26th pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Since then, Pritchard has embraced his role as a backup point guard for the Celtics, contributing his scoring prowess and playmaking abilities off the bench.
Payton Pritchard Family
Born on January 28, 1998, in Tualatin, OR, Payton Pritchard is the son of Terry and Melissa Pritchard. Payton grew up alongside three siblings: Anthony, Taylor, and Lexie.
Anthony is his older brother who became part of the Pritchard family when Payton's parents became his legal guardians. Anthony, a professional basketball player, played alongside Payton at West Linn before playing college basketball and eventually playing in various leagues around the world.
Taylor, another older sister, is married and has a son. Lexie, the youngest sibling, is a basketball player herself, currently playing as a point guard for Samford University. Payton shares a special bond with Lexie as they are often seen together in many pictures on social media.
Finally, The newest addition to the Pritchard family will be Emma Macdonald who is Payton’s fiancee. With her impending marriage to Payton, the Prtichard family eagerly anticipates Emma’s official entry into their tight-knit clan. Despite not being married yet, Payton and Emma appear eager to start their marriage life together.
Payton Pritchard’s Father
Terry Pritchard is Payton Pritchard's father. He originally hails from Oklahoma and played football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Payton Pritchard’s Mother
Melissa Prtichard is Payton Pritchard's mother. She is from Portland. Melissa met Terry at the University of Oklahoma, where she competed for the gymnastics team. Their relationship blossomed into marriage, and they raised Payton and his siblings together.
Payton Pritchard’s Siblings
Payton Pritchard has three siblings: Anthony, Taylor, and Lexie.
Anthony Mathias
Anthony Mathias is Payton’s Pritchard’s older brother. Anthony became part of the Pritchard family when Payton's parents became his legal guardians while Mathis was in sixth grade.
Anthony is also a professional basketball player who played alongside Payton at West Linn High School and later at Oregon University. Before playing for Oregon in the 2019-2020 season, Anthony played college basketball at New Mexico from 2015 to 2019.
Anthony went undrafted in 2020 and subsequently had stints in the G League, Europe (including Sweden and Romania), and the Canadian League before joining Estonia's Kalev/Cramo.
Taylor Pritchard
Taylor is Payton's older sister. There is limited information about her available.
Lexie Pritchard
Lexie Pritchard is the youngest of Payton Prtichard’s siblings, and she is also a basketball player. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, Lexie Pritchard plays as a point guard for Samford University, as of March 2024.
Before playing for Samford, Lexie played for Santa Clara University.
Payton Pritchard’s Fiance
Payton Pritchard's fiancée, Emma MacDonald was born on July 22, 2001, in Boston. A social media influencer, Emma attended Nauset High School and currently shares lifestyle tips on fitness, cosmetics, and skincare on various social media platforms.
Emma MacDonald boasts a significant following on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with millions of subscribers and followers collectively. Emma and Payton met on the dating app Raya in late 2022 and announced their relationship publicly in February 2023. The couple got engaged just six months later while vacationing at Cape Cod in Massachusetts.
Payton Pritchard Children
Payton Pritchard does not have any children, as of March 2024.
FAQ's on Payton Pritchard Family
A. Payton Pritchard’s family members include his father, Terry and mother, Melissa Pritchard. Payton also has three siblings: Anthony, Taylor, and Lexie.
A. Emma MacDonald is Payton Pritchard’s girlfriend. He proposed to her in February 2023.
A. Payton Pritchard's new contract is a four year, $30 million deal, as per Sportrac. This contract takes effect in the summer of 2024, extending through 2028.
A. Payton Pritchard was born on January 28, 1998 in Tualatin, Oregon, USA.
A. Payton Pritchard is 6-1 (185 cm) tall.
A. Payton Pritchard weighs 195lb (88 kg).