# Mike Conley mentorship of Boston Celtics players

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mike-conley-mentorship-of-boston-celtics-players
> Updated: 2026-09-29T15:01:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Veteran guard Mike Conley has begun mentoring younger Boston Celtics players, with a specific focus on Payton Pritchard. Entering his 20th NBA season, the 38-year-old Conley is sharing tactical insights to help smaller guards maintain longevity and effectiveness. Conley noted that his advice is tailored to individual profiles, stating, ‘Certain things that correspond to his game might not necessarily correspond to mine.’

As the Celtics move into training camp, Pritchard and Conley have developed a close working relationship based on their similar playing styles as undersized, crafty scorers. Alongside this mentorship, Pritchard has focused his offseason development on improving his ability to draw free throws to increase scoring efficiency, following a season where the Celtics ranked last in the league in free-throw attempts per game.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Payton Pritchard focuses on skill development at Celtics training camp

Boston Celtics guards Payton Pritchard and Mike Conley are building a strong rapport at training camp as Pritchard focuses on improving his free-throw drawing abilities for the upcoming season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/payton-pritchard-focuses-on-skill-development-at-celtics-training-camp

### 2026-09-19: Mike Conley begins mentoring Boston Celtics players

Veteran guard Mike Conley has started mentoring Boston Celtics players, including Payton Pritchard, sharing tactical advice to help younger guards navigate the NBA.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mike-conley-begins-mentoring-boston-celtics-players

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