Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard Scores Record 68 Points Pro-Am

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has continued to impress in the offseason, setting a new scoring record of 68 points at the Ball Don't Stop Pro-Am in Victoria, British Columbia, surpassing his previous record of 61 points. His performance earned him the Most Valuable Player award at the event, which drew a record crowd of over 2,300 fans. Pritchard, who won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in the 2024-25 season, averaged career highs in points, rebounds, and assists, and is expected to take on a larger offensive role for the Celtics following the departures of key players and an injury to Jayson Tatum. His consistent scoring ability and all-around play have made him a vital asset off the bench, ranking highly in assists and steals among NBA bench players last season. Meanwhile, NBA player Tobias Harris and his brother secured $46.6 million in construction financing for an apartment project in Echo Park, demonstrating athletes' growing involvement in business ventures. Additionally, LeBron James maintains a strong reputation off the court for his character and family dedication, as highlighted by Gary Payton II's praise of James as both an exceptional player and a humble family man.