Gary Payton II is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors in theNational Basketball Association (NBA). Born on December 1, 1992, in Seattle, Washington, United States, Payton comes from a family with a deep love for sports. He is the son of the Hall of Famer Gary Payton.
Before the NBA, GPII played college basketball for Oregon State University. In the 2014/15 season, in a game against Grambling State, Payton registered 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming only the second Oregon State University player ever with a triple-double. Interestingly, his father was the other Oregon State player to record a triple-double in 1988.
Payton went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft, but was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017. In 2021, he joined the Golden State Warriors, where he helped the team win a championship. Payton and his father became the fifth father-son duo to win an NBA championship.
Known for his elite defensive skills, in 14 games so far in the 2023/24 season, Payton is averaging 5.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game for the Warriors.
| Name: | Gary Payton II |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Age: | 31 (December 1, 1992) |
| Position: | Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward |
| Marital Status: | not married |
| Source of Wealth: | Professional Basketball Contract |
| Salary: | $8.7 million (for the 2023/24 Season) |
| Endorsements: | Unknown |
What is Gary Payton II’s Net Worth in 2023?
According to online sources, Gary Payton II’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million as of December 2023. His primary income sources include his earnings from his NBA contract and endorsement deals. He is set to earn $8.7 million in salary for the 2023/24 season.
Gary Payton II Salary
Gary Payton II will earn a salary of $8.7 million for the 2023/24 NBA season. He is currently on a three-year $26.1 million contract with the Warriors and will earn $9.1 million for the 2024/25 season.
Gary Payton II Endorsements
No information about GPII’s endorsement deals is available in the public domain as of 2023.
Gary Payton II Investments
No information about Gary Payton II’s investments are available in the public domain as of 2023.
Gary Payton II Other Sources of Income
Besides his NBA contract, there is no information available about any other revenue streams for Gary Payton II as of 2023.
Gary Payton II House
No information about Gary Payton II’s residence is available in the public domain as of 2023.
Gary Payton II Cars
No information about Gary Payton II's automobile collection is available in the public domain.
Gary Payton II Charity Work
Gary Payton II has established his own foundation called 'The Gary Payton II Foundation'. His foundation works to bring awareness to children with dyslexia and support early screening, detection, and certified assessments. For his social work, he received the 'NBA Cares Community Assist Award' in 2022.
FAQs
A. Gary Payton II will earn a salary of $8.7 million for the 2023/24 NBA season
A. Gary Payton II weighs 190 lbs (86 kg).
A. Yes, GPII won his first NBA championship in 2022 with the Golden State Warriors.
A. As of December 2023, Gary Payton II is not married.
A. Gary Payton II is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall.
