JUNE 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
GARY PAYTON II #0 - POINT GUARD - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
5.0 PPG •
1.4 RPG •
1.4 APG
5.0 PPG
1.4 RPG
1.4 APG
Sharp-eyed Warriors guard Gary Payton II points out something critical prior to Game 3 - The Boston Globe He noticed that the basket looked a bit high. According to a Warriors spokesman, Payton pointed it out to NBA officials, the basket was meas...
Good to go for Game 3 Payton (elbow) is available for Wednesday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Payton will play in Game 3 after chipping in seven points, three rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's Game 2 win. With Andre Iguodala (knee) and Otto Porter (foot) also cleared for Game 3, the Warriors will have all of their reserves available as they look to take a 2-1 series lead in Boston on Wednesday.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
He's Not That Gary Payton. But He's Not Not Him Either. Gary Payton II has traces of his father’s tenacity on defense, but he’s making his own way through the N.B.A. with Golden State.
JUNE 8, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Lands on injury report again Payton (elbow) is questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Impact Payton was technically available for Game 1 but didn't see the floor as coach Steve Kerr opted to roll with Andre Iguodala (knee) and Otto Porter (foot) for longer stretches off the bench. However, the defensive-minded guard cracked the rotation in Game 2 and totaled seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
How the Warriors tweaked their strategy and physicality for Game 2 From switching Draymond Green's assignment to giving big minutes to Gary Payton II, Steve Kerr's adjustments had one theme: physicality.
JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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JUNE 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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JUNE 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Likely to see minutes in Game 2 Payton (elbow) is expected to return to the rotation for Sunday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Boston, Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Payton was technically available for Game 1 but did not see the floor as coach Steve Kerr opted to roll with Andre Iguodala (knee) and Otto Porter for longer stretches off the bench. It remains unclear just how close to 100 percent Payton may be, but with Iguodala sidelined for Game 2, Kerr told the media pregame that he "anticipates" having Payton back in the rotation.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics' Marcus Smart Excited To Face Gary Payton's Son In NBA Finals Marcus Smart talks receiving the Defensive Player of the Year award from Gary Payton and his excitement to face his son in the NBA Finals.
JUNE 5, 2022 • NESN.COM
Marcus Smart was congratulated by Gary Payton, now Smart faces Payton's son in NBA Finals Marcus Smart was the first guard to win the Defensive Player of the Year award since Gary Payton in 1996.
JUNE 5, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Could see time in Game 2 Payton (elbow) could see playing time in Sunday's Game 2 against the Celtics, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. The guard was cleared for Game 1 but didn't see the floor. He is o...
Impact Coach Steve Kerr intimated that Payton was only going to play in "special circumstances" during Game 1, as his elbow needed a little more time to heal. If the defensive specialist sees action in Game 2, it could come at the expense of minutes for Jordan Poole, Andre Iguodala and possibly Kevon Looney or Otto Porter.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play in Game 1 Payton (elbow) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.
Impact The Warriors were hesitant to be too optimistic about Payton's status, but throughout the week it became clear that he was moving in the right direction after missing several weeks with an elbow injury. After putting in full practices Tuesday and Wednesday, Payton will be be back to availability for the first time since Game 2 against the Grizzlies back on May 3. The Oregon State product could be eased back into action, but he figures to play a key role defensively for the Warriors throughout the series.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Should suit up for Game 1 Payton (elbow) is likely to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Payton was expected to be sidelined 3-to-5 weeks after fracturing his left elbow against the Grizzlies in early May, and he should be available within that initial timeline. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the defensive-minded guard may not immediately return to his usual role in the rotation after being out for a month, but he should be more involved as the series unfolds.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Listed questionable for Game 1 Payton (elbow) is questionable for Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Payton continues to trend in the right direction with Game 1 approaching, as he was able to go through full practices both Tuesday and Wednesday. The latter session included full-contact scrimmages, so barring a setback with his left elbow injury, Payton should have a good chance to return to action for the first time since Game 2 against Memphis.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State opens NBA Finals against Boston
The Golden State Warriors host the Boston Celtics to begin the NBA FinalsJUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Warriors' Gary Payton hasn't been ruled out for Game 1 Payton has been out with an elbow injury since May 3.
MAY 31, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Gary Payton II Receives NBA's Seasonlong Bob Lanier Community Assist Award, Presented by Kaiser Permanente ' Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has received the NBA’s 2021-22 Seasonlong Bob Lanier Community Assist Award, presented by Kaiser...
MAY 31, 2022 • NBA.COM
Could play in Game 1 of Finals Payton (elbow) is trending toward being listed as a game-time call for Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Payton hasn't played since suffering an elbow injury during Game 2 of the Warriors' second-round series against Memphis, but he's made significant progress in recent days and continues to trend in the right direction. The defensive-minded guard's status could be determined by whether he's able to log full practices Tuesday and/or Wednesday. Charania also notes the possibility of the Warriors holding Payton out of Game 1 in order to give him two more rest days before Game 2 on Sunday night. Either way, it looks as though we'll see Payton back in action at some point early in the series.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited at practice Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Payton (elbow) participated in Monday's practice, but the guard didn't scrimmage, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Payton has been sidelined since breaking his elbow during the Warriors' second-round series against the Grizzlies. However, there's been optimism the defensive-minded guard would return if Golden State advanced to the Finals. While Payton's status for Thursday's Game 1 remains to be determined, he appears to be trending in the right direction. Across six playoff appearances, he's averaged 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 18.0 minutes. If Payton is able to return, he'd certainly play a role in trying to slow down Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
