Feb 7, 2023 · SAN FRANCISCO -- Draymond Green's love for Gary Payton II runs deep. He pushed for Payton to receive a second 10-day contract with the Warriors at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season, was all in on him getting the Warriors' final roster spot ahead of last season and was part of a long list of people within the franchise who wanted Payton back in ...

Sep 28, 2024 · Critically, Gary Payton II — quite arguably the team’s second-best defensive player — is fully healthy, after injuries limited him to just 44 games last year ... and he looked compromised...

Dec 30, 2022 · Draymond Green forever will remember Gary Payton II coming up to him after a five-point loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 17, 2021, and thanking him. Green was confused at the time, and smiles at the memory now.

Nov 8, 2023 · Draymond Green has been ruled out of Golden State's matchup against the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at Ball Arena due to personal reasons. In addition to being without their defensive anchor, Gary Payton II also could miss Wednesday's game due to an illness.

Mar 28, 2023 · Warriors forward Draymond Green was excited to have Payton II back in the lineup. He discussed on his podcast the process of implementing Payton back into Golden State’s system.

Jun 14, 2022 · Draymond Green and Gary Payton II epitomized the Golden State Warriors' defensive effort against the Boston Celtics in the Game 5 win in the NBA Finals.

Nov 11, 2023 · SAN FRANCISCO — After playing their last game without both Draymond Green and Gary Payton II, the Warriors expect to get both of their defensive stalwarts back on the floor for their 5:30...

Jun 6, 2022 · BOSTON -- Sunday night was a big one for Gary Payton II. The 29-year-old returned to the floor after missing a month due to a broken elbow suffered in the Warriors' series against Memphis,...

Feb 11, 2023 · Draymond then turned his attention to the return of Gary Payton II, who was also part of the Wiseman trade deal. Payton left the Warriors this past summer as a free agent, and it is clear...

Nov 8, 2022 · Draymond Green and Gary Payton II were pivotal pieces in the Golden State Warriors ’ victory in the 2022 NBA Finals. They have similar approaches to the game and contributed heavily...