Gary Payton Il is a 30-year-old defensive minded guard who plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Payton II attended Oregon State for college, where he was acknowledged with the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year award and was also part of the All-Pac-12 First Team. He is the son of Gary Payton, a Hall of Famer. Sometimes people refer to him as "Young Glove" in honor of his father, who is nicknamed "the Glove."
This off-season, the Warriors added GP2 back to their roster. In last year's free agency, GP2 inked a three-year deal worth $26.1 million. However, he only played 22 games for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Warriors, as a core muscle injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.
In 12 games so far in the 2023/24 season, Payton Il is averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. He is shooting 45.3%, including 34.6% from the 3-point line.
Gary Payton Il Rings
Gary Payton II has won one championship so far in his career — in the 2021/22 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors.
GP2's powerful showdown in the limited minutes during the 2022 NBA season made Dub nation win their fourth NBA title in eight seasons. He demonstrated his career-high stats, averaging 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest over 17.6 minutes of average playing time in 71 games.
Payton Il has become a fan-favorite for the Dubs, and is known for his solid perimeter defense and outside shooting.
Gary Payton Il Position
The 6 ‘2’’ Washington native plays as a shooting guard but can also play as a small forward as and when needed.
FAQs
A. The Warriors guard weighs around 86 kg (190 lb).
A. Gary Payton Il is listed at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).
A. The Warriors guard is active on Instagram and X, holding a following of 673K and 122.1K respectively.
A. Gary Payton Il attended Oregon State for his collegiate basketball and played there for two seasons before going undrafted in 2017.
A. The Warriors guard is set to make a salary of $8.7 million for the ongoing 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Measuring 6 ‘2’’ tall, GP2 has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 8 inches (205 cm) which is considered good for a player of his height.
