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The Golden State Warriors handily dispatched their first-round matchup in the Denver Nuggets after just five games. But the Western Conference Semi-Finals is likely going to be a vastly different story. The Nuggets were buoyed by the reigning MVP in Nikola Jokic and gave the Warriors everything that they could muster. But they still operated […]

The Golden State Warriors are onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after eliminating the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. In the win, Golden State had an unexpected hero that played some big minutes and made some big plays down the stretch. I’ll give you a hint. His father is a member of the Naismith […]

Marcus Smart won the 2021-22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, and so the Boston Celtics made sure to reveal it to him in the best way possible: through Gary Payton. But why did the Celtics choose The Glove? Well, before Smart, Payton was the last guard to win the DPOY back in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs made it to the play-in tournament but were eliminated by the New Orleans Pelicans. San Antonio is growing a young core, and they weren’t expected to even make it to the play-in. While the Spurs lost, they showed promise for the future. Rising star guard Dejounte Murray had a breakout campaign, […]

As close as the race might be for this season’s Most Valuable Player award, it appears that the competition for the Defensive Player of the Year has become even more intense. Right now, Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart is considered by many as one of the top contenders for this prestigious award. For NBA legend […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul moved up to no. 4 on the NBA’s all-time steals list. Now, he has his eyes on Michael Jordan’s record. Paul surpassed Gary Payton on the list, which definitely speaks volumes considering how The Glove was known for his defensive abilities. Being the traditional pass-first point guard, CP3 proved that […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a funk. The Warriors have now dropped four of the last five games, and they are not looking like the team they have been for much of the season. After Tuesday’s ugly loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, backup guard Gary Payton II spoke to the media about what needs […]

Gary Payton II has been a key cog for the Golden State Warriors this season. He’s no superstar but there’s no denying that the 29-year-old has been an important figure in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation. As it turns out, however, GPII has been dealing with a rather concerning shin injury that has bothered him for […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest bigs to ever play the game and during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, he won three titles alongside Kobe Bryant. While in LA and in South Beach with the Miami Heat, Shaq played with Gary Payton, who recently revealed just how much of a jokester O’Neal […]

In front of 19,000 screaming fans, Stephen Curry torched the Phoenix Suns for 38 points. But a 6-hour drive away on the very same day, in front of a more modest crowd of 400, another 6-foot-3 point guard dropped 51 points, including seven triples. A “Curry-esque” performance. It was December 3, 2016. A typical night […]

Good things usually happen for the Golden State Warriors when Gary Payton II is on the court. Head coach Steve Kerr as a firm believer of that. The Warriors mentor was vocal that he’s planning to keep Payton in the starting lineup with Draymond Green still out of action. Via Anthony Slater: “More than likely, […]

After years of toiling in the backburner, Gary Payton II has truly found a home with the Golden State Warriors. He has shown that he belongs to the NBA with his speed, toughness, and athleticism. Traits that, of course, he gained from his Hall of Famer dad. Payton has also provided some jaw-dropping highlights in […]

The Golden State Warriors visited the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Tuesday night and found themselves in a dogfight. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, were trying to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, as the Spurs erected a comfortable lead. With a little less than seven minutes […]

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the best teams in the NBA on defense, and according to Gary Payton II, it is largely because of Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. “It’s amazing to have two defensive anchors him (Iguodala) and Draymond on the same team,” Payton II told ClutchPoints. “Everybody’s really sitting down […]

The Golden State Warriors have the second-best record in the 2021-22 NBA season and a big part of that has been due to their guard play. Steph Curry is playing at an All-NBA level, Jordan Poole has showcased his scoring ability, Klay Thompson has looked as good as possible after two and a half years […]

Gary Payton II has been bringing the energy and passion all season long for the Golden State Warriors. He has played himself into the hearts of fans and impressed the team with his hustle. Recently, he showed his passion off the court to support kids with learning disabilities. Payton grew up with dyslexia, a disability […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten the chance to look at tons of players this season. While Stephen Curry’s incredible season is a huge reason for their success, so are the contributions they’re getting from their supporting cast. One such player is Gary Payton II. The son of the NBA legend is averaging 7.8 points […]

There have been some recent comparisons about the 2003 Los Angeles Lakers and their current team. That Lakers team finished the season at 56-26 and also won the Western Conference. They had some incredible talent on their roster as they had Kobe Bryant, Horace Grant, Karl Malone, Shaquille O’Neal, Gary Payton, amongst many other players. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has come to a conclusion that Gary Payton II’s time has finally come. When the Warriors signed Gary Payton II in October, nobody had a deep understanding of what he can actually bring to the table, having played just 10 games for the Dubs last season. Atop that, […]

Aside from Jordan Poole who has taken a major leap this 2021-22, the Golden State Warriors have also seen Gary Payton II grow into his own and become a huge contributor for the Dubs. In fact, head coach Steve Kerr and superstar Stephen Curry couldn’t help but give praise to the 29-year-old guard. In an […]

San Francisco, CA – Bringing back Andre Iguodala has been a win for the Golden State Warriors. His leadership on and off the court has been valuable. Igoudala has also been very effective on the court. At 37-years-old, he might still be improving in some areas if you ask Gary Payton II. “I guess his […]

Gary Payton II has established himself as a key piece for the Golden State Warriors rotation. On Monday against the Indiana Pacers, the 29-year-old just proved why he is the real MVP. GPII’s heroics did not come on the court on Monday. Instead, the 6-foot-3 guard made his mark on the sidelines. Check out Payton’s […]

Gary Payton II is playing some of the best basketball of his career right now with the Golden State Warriors. He’s by no means a superstar but the 6-foot-3 swingman has played a key role off the bench for the league-best Dubs early in the season. At this point, however, Payton is still in a […]

Gary Payton II has been making waves for the Golden State Warriors for a couple of his jaw-dropping dunks this season. As it turns out, however, the 28-year-old believes that he is by no means the best dunker on the Dubs. According to Payton, his vote would have to go to Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga: […]

Golden State Warriors breakout star Gary Payton II is sticking to what he does best for the rest of the season. Contrary to what many expected, it is not only Stephen Curry who has been doing all the work for the Warriors this season. Instead, the Dubs unleashed a promising young core that functions well […]

If there’s a Mt. Rushmore of the best NBA trash talkers, Kevin Garnett would definitely be there. Maybe all four faces will just be KG. That’s how much smack he spewed during his lengthy career. But in a recent episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the former NBA MVP shared a rather interesting anecdote. […]

Golden State Warriors stud Gary Payton Jr. recently went live with the crew of NBA TV to discuss his recent surge for the Dubs. The 28-year-old was right in the middle of the interview when his dad, Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, jumped in on the discussion to surprise his son. It’s always […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso has turned himself into one of the most popular players in the NBA. But beyond his everyman look, it’s his hustle and tenacity that has made him such a valuable contributor for winning teams. The Golden State Warriors could definitely use a player like that. Gary Payton II is doing […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are known for making it rain from 3-point land, but Thursday night, the most memorable moments were thunderous dunks from Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II. Every dunk they threw down with authority made the crowd go insane. The Bay Area is the home of the Splash Brothers, […]

Gary Payton II has been a revelation for the Golden State Warriors this season. The 28-year-old is in the midst of arguably his best season as a pro, and his father, Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, could not be more proud. Gary Sr., however, had a hilarious admission as he talked about his […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The late addition of Gary Payton II this offseason has been a success for the Golden State Warriors. It’s not often the player fighting for the 15th and final roster spot on the team ends up a key rotation player. That’s what has happened here. Payton has earned every minute he has […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is confident he can take on Atlanta Hawks scoring machine Trae Young. Following his remarkable defensive display in the Warriors‘ 120-107 win over the Houston Rockets, Gary Payton II is now looking forward to continuing where he left off when the Dubs face the Hawks at Chase Center. […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors have found a gem this season in Gary Payton II. His play coming off of the bench for the Dubs has been extraordinary. Every game, he pulls off a highlight dunk and makes plays all over the court. But his specialty is shutting down opposing players. Exactly […]

The Golden State Warriors couldn’t ask for a better start to the season. Players are getting healthy, and they are winning games at the same time. Their most recent victory was against the young and talented Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, 114-92. Here are three takeaways from that very entertaining game on ESPN. 3 Warriors […]

San Francisco, CA – There aren’t many games where Stephen Curry isn’t the best player on his team, but Wednesday night was one of those nights. The Golden State Warriors received a scoring outburst from Jordan Poole, who finished with 31 points. Although he had a fantastic night, you can argue that Gary Payton II […]

It’s not easy to impress Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson. The Golden State Warriors stars are used to being the centers of attention for their own superhuman feats on the basketball court. But both Curry and Thompson were left in disbelief after Gary Payton II posterized their former Warriors teammate Kelly Oubre Jr. Check out […]

Aside from Stephen Curry, Gary Payton II is also presenting a strong case to becoming very reliable player for the Golden State Warriors this season. The younger Warriors team is off to a great start, having won five of their first six games. And one of the most notable performers thus far is Gary Payton […]

We all know Shaquille O’Neal as a gentle giant who’s probably one of the nicest guys in and around the NBA. However, the Hall of Fame big man can get a bit violent when he loses his temper. Just ask former Miami Heat teammate Udonis Haslem. According to Haslem, Shaq once got into it with […]

Stephen Curry is very pleased to have seen Gary Payton II proved he is worthy of being the Golden State Warriors’ 15th and final player this season. Gary Payton II put on a remarkable performance in the Warriors’ blowout 119-107 win over the Sacramento Kings Sunday. Off the bench, Payton II played for an efficient […]