Moments removed from his scintillating triple-double Sunday, Payton Pritchard’s teammates gave him a game ball to commemorate the occasion.
The Celtics guard appreciated the gesture but said he’s “not one to keep that.” Instead, he passed it along to assistant coach Aaron Miles – someone who’s stayed with him throughout what Pritchard acknowledged has been an “up-and-down year.”
Payton Pritchard was given the game ball after his triple-double. He explains why he gave it to Coach Aaron Miles u2618ufe0f pic.twitter.com/HnI86sXLXz
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Pritchard exploded for 30 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in the Celtics’ 120-114 win over the Hawks, joining Larry Bird and John Havlicek as the only players in franchise history to hit those marks.