Gary Payton II is an American shooting guard who plays for the Golden State Warriors. GP II’s NBA journey commenced with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2017/18 season after going undrafted in 2016. Son of Hall of Famer Gary Payton, GP II is known for his defensive prowess, and was instrumental in the Warriors' NBA championship run in 2022. He was mainly used as the off the bench impact player and his hustle plays and infectious energy was a key factor in the 2022 NBA Finals.
During the 2022/23 season, Payton II spent half of the season with the Portland Trail Blazers before being traded back to the Warriors in a four-team deal. Over 22 games with both teams, he showcased his versatility, averaging 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. His impressive shooting percentages of 59.4% from the field, including 50.0% from beyond the arc underscored his efficiency.
Gary Payton II Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $8,715,000 | - | $8,715,000 | - | $8,715,000 |
| 2024-25 | $9,130,000 | - | $9,130,000 | - | $9,130,000 |
How much is Gary Payton II getting paid?
Gary Payton II is set to earn $8,715,000 for the 2023/24 season. After winning the 2022 NBA championship with the Warriors, Payton II signed a three-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers worth $26,145,000 fully guaranteed.
How much does Gary Payton II make in a minute?
Gary Payton II’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $8,715,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Payton II makes around $16.58 in a minute.
Gary Payton II Career Earnings
After the conclusion of the 2023/24 NBA season, Payton II would have earned over $21 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of Gary Payton II’s contract?
Gary Payton II current three year contract has a player option for the third year which is a 2024/25 NBA season.
How much of the Gary Payton II Contract is guaranteed?
Gary Payton II current deal if fully guaranteed.
Gary Payton II Contract History
These are all the contracts that Gary Payton II has signed in his career till now.
September 23, 2016
Payton II signed a two-year $2.5 million rookie-scale contract with the Houston Rockets.
April 2, 2017
Gary Payton II agreed to a two-year $1.35 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
May 16, 2021
Payton II signed a two-year $1.99 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
July 6, 2022
Payton II signed a three-year $26.15 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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FAQs
A. Gary Payton II is presently 31 years old. He was born on December 1, 1992 in Seattle, Washington, United States.
A. Hall of Famer Gary Payton and Monique James are Gary Payton II’s parents.
A. Gary Payton II plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
A. Gary Payton II’s salary is $8,715,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Gary Payton II averaged 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals throughout 22 games in the 2022/23 season.
