Iverson praises Celtics' Payton Pritchard as 'coldest white boy' ever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 1:59 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
During Game 3 of the Celtics' first-round series against the 76ers last season, Allen Iverson complimented Payton Pritchard. Iverson approached Pritchard on the bench, calling him the 'coldest white boy I've ever seen.' In that game, Pritchard scored 15 points and shot 50% from beyond the arc, highlighting his scoring ability. This acknowledgment from Iverson, a Hall of Famer known for his scoring prowess, underscores Pritchard's emergence as a notable player in his own right. Pritchard had the best effective field goal percentage on isolation plays last season.
- •Allen Iverson complimented Payton Pritchard during the 2026 playoffs.
- •Pritchard scored 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting from three-point range.
- •Iverson's acknowledgment highlights Pritchard's developing scoring ability.
- •Pritchard led the league in effective field goal percentage on isolation plays last season.
- 1:59 PMYahoo Sports — Allen Iverson Called Celtics' Payton Pritchard The 'Coldest White Boy' He's Ever Seen
"The NBA legend paid Payton Pritchard a compliment he won't ever forget.
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