Payton Pritchard joins Point Forward podcast | “You gotta tell yourself, ‘I’m still HIM.’” | S2 E14

Co-hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner welcome a key player on the defending Eastern Conference champions, point guard PAYTON PRITCHARD. A four-time state champion as a high school player in Oregon who then had a successful four-year college career at the University of Oregon, the 25-year-old Pritchard is now a key bench player for a Celtics team that has legit NBA title aspirations. Standing just 6-1, with the CREAM-colored skin Andre and Evan are curious about in the NBA, Pritchard discusses overcoming all sorts of doubters to make it this far on the strength of hard work and a very deep “love of the game,” and how he feels like he’s just getting started.
The Point Forward podcast, hosted by former NBA teammates and current best friends Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner, uses basketball as a pretext to honestly and openly talk about business, culture, race, tech, and, yes, sports. Specifically, over the course of weekly hour-long episodes that drop on #pointforwardfriday, Iguodala and Turner, discuss and debate current national and global events in a way that is meant to resonate with everyone from the Silicon Valley elite to teenagers on the south side of Chicago.
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[@Wanjiku94]

He's such a gem. You can't buy that mindset and work ethic Great episode PF

[@tammyalbert4862]

Don't give up Pritchard the Celtics fans appreciate you ☘️💚

[@FactOnlypodcast]

The g league player better

[@FactOnlypodcast]

Can ubwrite the white fans instead

[@Musso8771]

If black fans prefer black players then why don't they like the idea of an all black league with all black staffs? If I was oppressed and experiencing racism on a daily basis (in many forms), I sure would want my own thing.

[@tammyalbert4862]

@@Musso8771 where is this coming from? Why you post this under my comment? Very unnecessary

[@FactOnlypodcast]

@Tammy Albert it his right? Anyways did u invent youtube

[@tonylouis6072]

one of my favorite players on the team, he plays his role exceptionally well, i hope we can keep him around

[@cumminscowboy3869]

Golden state taking him

[@Joe-it9sy]

@@cumminscowboy3869 Warriors need a big man not another guard

[@emceeloot3370]

It'll Be Kinda Selfish To Keep Him Around Tho.. We'd Definitely Miss PP..His Energy, The Way He Plays His Role.. But He Needs To Flourish And He Won't Be Able To Do That With Us! I Can Say Wherever He Goes, He'll Be A PERFECT fit!

[@thespeedster7700]

💯

[@bruh.2516]

@@emceeloot3370 exactly, I hope he goes to a winning team, but somewhere he can still get a bigger role. Maybe the Mavericks?

[@vibingmusic786]

As a Celtic fan I can say I appreciate everything u bring to the table💯 No matter what ur future holds, You will ALWAYS #Bleedgreen

[@GetEmRed22]

Andre Iguodala, one of the most exciting players to watch since he came into the league. Someone you feel confident having on your side between the 94ft !

[@jennyfromjapan]

payton, you know we love you in boston, and we're always rooting for your success and happiness too 💚🍀

[@joshz3788]

29:15 - Pritchard gets one shot in the NBA Finals Game 5, and one minute, buzzer beater to end the 3rd quarter, sticks it.

[@dabbymcnasty4264]

Born and raised in the 503 my whole life. Played against this cat when he was at Linn. I was at Lake Oswego at the time, this dude would just kill us. Loved seeing this guys career so far, keep it up Pritch. Youve been balling.

[@BossLinco]

So I’ve always liked all three of you guys because of your skill and class; P extra right now bc I live near Boston. But…what was really impressive was the raw talk about not “seeing color” and Andre and Payton each sharing their different but related experiences with balancing race, friends, school and growing up. Really touching, honest and cool. I wish all of America was this hip. Everyday people.

[@pointforward]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@lauragreen7177]

This is a great show, informative, funny, insightful 3 really smart cool men

[@pointforward]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@danbilz2766]

Should add time stamps too though

[@rapheng4432]

I think he deserves to be more than what he's been doing right now and he is one of my favorite player he's a baller and he is fun to to watch.

[@patrickdonnelly9729]

Payton, you are at your best when you’re reading the game. Keep that mindset whether you are on the bench or on the floor, and you will continue to make an impact. Keep up the great ball pressure and PLEASE push the ball. The offense is running way too slow. You guys are at your best when you’re playing uptempo and controlling the pace.

[@timothymiller806]

and now he’s a champ ☘️☘️☘️

[@twenty__five__52]

My family is from Boston. We've lived in Eugene for the past 20years. Im rooting for Payton. Keep grinding. 💯 Go Ducks Go Celtics 🦆🍀

[@oldboysfreshkickz]

Man, that was time well spent, loved the Cream ep. First time at Point Forward but won't be the last. Master P is a great listen. Thank you all for an entertaining 37 minutes. From another Cream brother.

[@pointforward]

Glad you found it.

[@GetEmRed22]

This dude ET sounds like Stitch. But in the 7 we got love for ET for hooping and making Celtics games lit post-Paul, KG & Ray !

[@Lee-tj8km]

Bro sounds like Britney grinder

[@emileconstance5851]

Would love to see PP have a bigger role, just because I love to watch him play, and he can contribute so much more. I love Boston, but so many teams could really use him as a starter or high rotation player.

[@justinr5989]

I love Iggy saying that PP was on GSW’s scouting report, that is real tangible props.

[@pointforward]

Big time props

[@samjett7722]

I watched every game Pritchard play at Oregon went to the final 4 to see the teams practice that run was awesome

[@Davidmaxwell07]

PP is my guy. Been following him since Oregon. Happy he joined the Celtics. I’m glad we kept him. People wanted him gone. Look at the team. It’s bare bones. Don’t sleep on PP

[@KoguhEdits]

Got the bag, put in the work this off season on screen actions, looks in pre season making a huge difference... gonna get a ton of lineups with PP and either Jrue or Derrick who are able to help defensively for him to thrive offensively.

[@killamic2478]

Evan turner got the perfect cartoon voice

[@bkcalvine]

Peyton got the perfect white blaccent

[@jacobthompson8262]

Andre and Evan dope guys

[@noamanahmedbaig4812]

It’s nice that you guys got him on. PP might not get as many minutes but is a great player from the bench. Nice content

[@ltrigga219]

Crazy, I played against Salim in like a middle school tourney. We were all starstruck, “that’s Damon Stoudamire’s cousin!” Love seeing all these Oregon ties.

[@pointforward]

He could shooot.

[@marclefebvre7071]

Kills me to not see him play more. I think they should have found him minutes tonight against the Pacers. Especially at the end!

[@BirdingNE]

Pritchard gonna be key for Us down the stretch!!! Great Pod too guys

[@David28311]

One of my favorite players in the nba and also because he rocks that buzz cut clean

[@Tresimon00]

Love you guys ET was like a BRoy from Seattle and Iggy is my type of player Glue do it all !

[@tammyalbert4862]

Pritchard is definitely one of the brotha's ✌🏼

[@thespeedster7700]

Yes 💪🏿 Love his game, been watching him since freshman at Oregon, go Ducks 🦆

[@DJKey9]

Me too I could relate 6:00 when D-Wade used to have the flash band aids ♨️

[@LEC_B_FLACKO]

ET sound like lil Yachty 😂😂😂

[@steventalkowski5907]

PP is efficient. Dude gets in the game and balls. Hits shots off the bench after sitting 40 minutes and comes in stroking and making efficient plays. Dude needs more minutes but from where. If anyone gets injured, god forbid but I know he’s going to hold it down. Just a D liability because he’s shorter than most guards. But offensively can average 15ppg on 20 min

[@matt_grossman]

I also grew up in West Linn and it's crazy to think that this guy came outta there

[@Nater99]

Portland itself counts 10 of the top 25 high school institutions in Oregon, Of active districts in Oregon with at least 100 students, West Linn-Wilsonville School District - located in Clackamas County - ranks as the wealthiest. The largest West Linn racial/ethnic groups are White (81.1%) followed by Hispanic (7.9%) and Asian (5.6%). West Linn has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in West Linn is 1 in 86.

[@PeaceFan1]

I feel Bad for Payton cuz he never gets to play and he is a BALLER!!

[@ridwanmuse]

love p!! big respect

[@humzarobinson]

Why iggy wearing that tight ass hat 😂😂 love the content tho and the message a lot of gems 💎

[@MegansBaked]

such a dope pod. played against Pritch in AAU growing up and have been cooked many times

[@Trent2saucy]

Oregon love🙏

[@seanlee595]

tmr's gon come, next day's gon come the game just keeps going on

[@vladomie]

Thanks for the inside insights to game and life

[@jordancarlin9687]

i think the knuckleheads are best at paying homage and appreciation towards a player's career whereas the point forwards have a terrific ability to put themselves in the shoes of the guests and ask questions while almost living vicariously thru him

[@Michael-vw4cg]

First time I saw P play was when he beat jaylen browns wheeler team at the LSI. That shit was crazy

[@deanpalmer8551]

Evan is a real one…very funny also.

[@DaggerMan11]

ET could help the Warriors right now ngl

[@daveschannel747]

They called him Rabbit!!! I just subscribed

[@Cash3600]

He was a good pickup for the celtics and being a good role player

[@johntuohy1867]

Win or lose PP knows, like Andre,the most important thing is how you play.

[@mikeposner8563]

Bruh Payton is a size 14 at 6'1"?? That's nuts

[@Norma1250]

Big nuts 😳

[@jasonsaavedra3598]

Since Andre is always bringing it up , who are his top 5 White American players in the league TODAY? Herro definitely one of them. Donte? And what about ALL-TIME?

[@jasonsaavedra3598]

And speaking of Tyler, there’s your next guest in the “Cream” series. 😆

[@puesbien]

Bird West Stockton McHale Hayward

[@Watk717]

😂😂😂 I thought you could read! 😂😂😂

[@lmor8202]

Great episode guys

[@adriancruz5193]

Your time will come bro keep working hard 🍀🍀

[@jonahortiz5625]

Never realized how much Evan Turner sounds like Yachty😂

[@littlikewhitt]

20:36 😂😂😂why they edit out what ET was bouta say man

[@sirhoopalot1125]

Always knew bro had some grit to him

[@TheMillionaire25]

the goat pp3

[@Lola23339]

I think Pritchard would get more playing time on another team. I wish he went to the Blazers in the Holiday trade. Pritchard is one of the best 3-point shooters in the League and I think he's underperforming because he doesn't get enough playing time.

[@etsplash]

whats the intro song? shits fire

[@robertandersen5748]

When your an old man, who saw Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Jordan, Bird, Russell, "Live" then comes Stockton, Iverson, Malone, Wade, and don't forget the bomb, Dr J. I have been watching Pritchard for 11 years. Straight up, the most talented player I have ever seen. None of the others are even close. I just hope to live for the next 12 years, to see his dominance. And flip off the deniers. 34 year old bubble gum chewing coach, who can't call a time out. I think the Owners of the Celtics get it. But if they don't sell it, and let the dog's loose, forget them. Move on and let's win some Championships. Nine in a row.

[@MJU682]

Celtics fans love PP!

[@queenzbred]

if you retire in boston, nobody will forget your name

[@patrickbello8130]

Payton my guy !!!!

[@eviltwiiin]

I’m younger than him and even I know Baby Boy. But I’m Mexican and us Mexicans love Tyrese lmao

[@louisberrigan]

Good stuff looking forward to the Lou will pod and the sixers chip this year

[@zae_ybn8219]

Sixers chip ?😂

[@1619Estl]

Delusional

[@trailblazer77]

How did that go for your E.A.G.L.E.S.

[@shadybabyjo231]

Wish they didn’t cut off some of the clips

[@pointforward]

What you mean?

[@ryanandrews.]

@@pointforward 20:37

[@daveschannel747]

25:33... " U can Read!" 😅

[@cvgodd1432]

Some channels are taking what he said as he wants to get traded. He didn’t say that, he just wants a bigger role like any other young player. If he was just 3 inches taller he would be much more effective on D. His offense is good though, he should practice his floater more though. It’s the best shot to learn if your shorter. His jumper is clean and his dribbling is good too. He can create his own shot or spot up and shoot. I can see he get nervous some games but that’s natural. If I was him I would put on like 15 lbs of muscle, that will help a lot with his D.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

he would be slow. he is not overpowered now. just shorter.

[@pointforward]

Good nuance. He did NOT ask for trade‼

[@cvgodd1432]

@@lordoffaiyum9727 dude they just lay it up on him like he’s not even there. Putting on muscle will make his defense much better, he can get strips and he won’t get pushed around like he does now. Just watch when he goes in the game, the other team will just drive straight into him

[@DREAMCATCHER33316]

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER 2024 🍀

[@Juwon1000]

Bro Evan turner voice is crazy

[@redbirdsaraceno]

I wish Phil Knight would by the Blazers but Jody Allen doesn’t wanna sell.

[@Leharrio_Structure7414]

P.Rabbit you’ll actually the best PG on the Celtics and arguably the best 3 point shooter in the league next Curry all you need is a starter role to prove me right which I’m highly confident u can go head to head with Steph Curry

[@stephencater6185]

ET, at 4:23 are you talking about Gerald Wallace? Lol

[@pointforward]

🤫

[@brandonrodriguez4267]

Evan Turner sounds just like Lil Yachty 😂

[@ramsnation196]

he can be a brunson type player

[@nickdeeb1479]

P rabbit ☘️

[@fkp1692]

Did not know Evan Turner sounded like that

[@danbilz2766]

Love this pod and my boy Evan turner and iggy one suggestion though try adding time stamps it would be perfect all love though regardless

[@thermitebanana]

Great to see the respect on both sides here

[@abshiribrahim4509]

Evan turner voice make this shit a hard listen

[@thejamboy3556]

Cream series? Can you imagine NHL players interviewing a black player and calling it “chocolate series” lmfao

[@dereksimmons5877]

It's a shame he feels like he needs a bigger stage. Yeah he's forever a role player here but man Boston is such an opportunity right now for all these guys. Why he or JB would ever want to leave Brad's dynasty is a mystery. Unless the coaching situation I worse than it appears.

[@gadd-00]

If they win this year he's gone. There are teams where he'd be perfect in a starting role. Miami is a good fit

[@jamalwilkins6951]

Evan sounds straight like lil boat

[@hueyhoopin]

Big key to the team ?

[@fernandochavez16]

I really wanna listen to this interview but my ears can’t take ET’s voice.. 🙉

[@Tony-gg2cv]

Turner sound like Kermit 😂😂

[@danielcowick7546]

J. Cole birthday January 28 too put him in the chat lol

[@aieshadaniels6104]

You know BUM Payton, look you need to find the balance between Tyus Jones & Allen Iverson's game and you can be a star!!! Play your best every time because right now your at the least 11th man (per defense) on the 12/13 guys they need (shooting) to win this 2023 NBA Championship keep grinding! Your 6'1 yes but you set your ceiling no one else!!! #LetsGoCELTICs

[@katboss4886]

Hi gentlemen. You all get into the cream in the coffee and ask how they feel. I have never seen you comment on having the cream in the game. I am not talking European players BTW.

[@DCBALLIN]

For the love of God Boston if u want a ring DO NOT TRADE THIS MAN!!! #Brabbit☘️

[@FactOnlypodcast]

Lmao 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 u funny

[@shaq132]

Lol how many basketball podcast are there 😭😭😭

[@allendoucet1148]

All the people mad at Payton for his comments about wanting a bigger role: 🤡. They don’t understand that if he stays a 3rd string PG and never gets the opportunity to become more than that, that is eventually going to be used against him by teams. He gets the benefit of the doubt now (team he’s on and age) but that won’t always be the case. And a 3rd string PG is almost always viewed as replaceable by teams -> out of the league.

[@markhoops24]

Evan Turner sound like Kermit and lil yachty

[@stephanos3029]

U know the warriors recruiting him

[@pumate6880]

It’s weird being the only white kid in the hood growing up 🤣😭

[@downtownfrizz_b5405]

The more you know

[@lamarwilliams5141]

Since race is a big part of these conversations, would want to hear about any Montrezl Harrell-Luka incidents that White players have experienced coming up in HS, AAU, college, NBA. Or the reverse with Black players experiencing racism from players, fans , coaches, etc.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Fuck race talk

[@HoopDreamz]

PREACH!!!

[@NathanR2D2]

Andrea please let go of that roster spot 🙏🏽