Pritchard?s impact on the Celtics is evident in his ability to perform and deliver, especially when they need it most. But to do all of that while coming off the bench? That takes sheer confidence. I definitely wanted to be considered in the conversation for one of the best players off the bench, he tells us after shootaround one day. I mean, obviously, with our team [and] the way we?re built, we are very talented. And our starting five, obviously it?s a lot of big names. So I felt like for myself to make a jump and be considered one of the best bench players in the League, that would only help our team. And I thought I was very capable of that.
During the offseason, Pritchard dialed in on refining those very aspects of his game. What we?re all witnessing now is everything coming into motion. Just being able to shoot off the move and shoot off the dribble from three more, that?s definitely added levels to my game, he describes. I thought my mid-range and finishing was always really good and just continued to be good, but [I try to] just continue to be a complete ballplayer. Defensively, being more active. At just 6-1, Pritchard is crashing the boards and averaging 3.8 trb and 1.4 offensive boards. It really just comes down to confidence, honestly, Pritchard says, when asked what?s been the difference maker for him this season. I?ve just been confident every time I step on the floor. That?s what I?m capable of doing, and I?m capable of helping [us] win at the highest of levels.via SLAM
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