After a slow start to the year was intensified by a back injury, Boston's sharpshooter has been on an upward trend toward his usual elite shooting efficiency.
Coaches and former teammates remember the challenges Neemias Queta faced while growing at Utah State and starting with Sacramento before his breakout with the Celtics.
Payton Pritchard's rise continues as he joins The Ringer's Top 100 NBA players. From spacing the floor to hustling on the boards, the Celtics now boast six players on the prestigious list, with Pritchard proving he's more than just a shooter.