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Blake Griffin's Mentorship Fuels Payton Pritchard's Rise

10/11/2025

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Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics credited Blake Griffin’s mentorship as a vital support during a season with limited playing time.
Pritchard described Griffin’s leadership as more important than scoring, stating, “It’s not the points — the presence.”
The mentorship contributed to Pritchard’s growth, leading to a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 14.3 points and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

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Story summary

Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics credited Blake Griffin’s mentorship as a vital support during a season with limited playing time.
Pritchard described Griffin’s leadership as more important than scoring, stating, “It’s not the points — the presence.”
The mentorship contributed to Pritchard’s growth, leading to a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 14.3 points and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.