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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The Warriors have reinvented themselves as an NBA championship contender once again The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty has been pronounced dead so many times over the years. It was dead when a 73-win team blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was dead when Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson each suffered ...2024
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• GP2 teases Wiggins for missing layup in Warriors' win over Celtics

Gary Payton II couldn't let Andrew Wiggins forget about a blown layup early in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Boston Celtics....2024
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• Michael Jordan Took Matchup Against SuperSonics In 1996 Finals ‘Personal’ After George Karl Didn’t Say Hi To Him At Dinner Before Game 1: ‘That’s All I Needed For Him To Do That And It Became Personal With Me’
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls faced Gary Payton and the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals. Before Game 1, Jordan was at dinner with Ahmad Rashad and SuperSonics head coach George Karl walked past Jordan without saying hi. That pissed Jordan off. “He walked right past me,” Jordan said in The Last Dance […] The post Michael Jordan Took Matchup Agai...2024
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• Steph Curry Leaves Game With 'Mild Or Moderate' Ankle Sprain, Set To Undergo MRI

Steph Curry left the Golden State Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter due to a left ankle sprain. Curry is set to undergo an MRI on Sunday night. Steve Kerr described the sprain as "mild or moderate." Curry, who initially tweaked the ankle in the third quarter, was helped into the locker room by Gary Payton II....2024
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• And-Ones: Seattle, Cuban, Boozer Twins, Hall Of Fame
SuperSonics legends filled the crowd Friday night as the NBA returned to Seattle for the third annual Rain City Showcase, writes Tim Booth of The Seattle Times. Former players Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, Dale Ellis, Detlef Schrempf and Rashard Lewis were among those in attendance, along with ex-coaches Lenny Wilkens and George Karl. The game […]...2024
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• Why Podz believes Melton could be GP2's defensive ‘twin'

New Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton could be Gary Payton II's defensive "twin," according to Brandin Podziemski....2024
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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images A look back through NBA history will reveal that there is deeper context for almost every NBA championship, making the asterisk discussion stupid (at least in its current form). Asterisks are wonderful things. With a simple little star after any word, one is enabled to write outrageous things all over the internet while maintaining plausib...2024
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• GP2 returns to Warriors practice, listed as day-to-day

The Warriors shared an encouraging update on the injury status of Gary Payton II on Tuesday....2024
• Warriors receive encouraging news on GP2, Moody injuries

The Warriors finally received good news Monday when Gary Payton II and Moses Moody were cleared for light individual on-court workouts....2024
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• Warriors’ Moses Moody, Gary Payton II to miss more time with injuries

Third-year Warriors wing Moses Moody has been cleared to resume “light individual on-court workouts” after missing the past 12 days with a grade 1 left calf strain, but he’ll miss at least another week....2024
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• Warriors’ Gary Payton II to miss multiple weeks with hamstring strain: Sources
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain, league sources told The Athletic on Wednesday. Payton just returned over the weekend after a calf injury sidelined him for a month. Payton sustained the hamstring strain in the third quarter of Golden State’s 121-115 win against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Gary Payton II went to the locker room af...2024
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• Gary Payton II Out Several Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Gary Payton II will miss the next several weeks with a hamstring strain, the Golden State Warriors announced. There is no timetable for Payton's return. Payton had recently returned from a calf injury that kept him out for a month. "People may not realize it, but his energy is consistent every day - every practice, every game. Him coming back has been huge for us. So I hope what it is isn't going ...2024
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• GP2 sustains hamstring injury in Warriors' win vs. Magic

Gary Payton II was injured again in the Warriors' 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday at Chase Center....2024
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• GP2 suffers another calf injury in Warriors' win vs. Magic

Gary Payton II was injured again in the Warriors' 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday at Chase Center....2024
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• Gary Payton II injury update: Warriors guard out indefinitely with torn calf, per report

Golden State has suffered a costly injury...2023

• DeMarcus Cousins Isn't Making It Easy, but He's Trying to Make It Work with Karl
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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"Gary Payton II got pushed into Jenkins, who then wound up falling down"

2023
"The Warriors are expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Lakers on Monday, league sources told The Athletic."

2022
"NBA Finals: Gary Payton says Warriors need to play Gary Payton II in Game 2, and he might get his wish"

2021
"Warriors have unlocked a monster in Gary Payton II, whose high-flying highlights are becoming must-see TV"

2020
"No matter what Michael Jordan believes, Gary Payton gave him plenty of trouble"

2019
"The short-handed Wizards received permission to sign two hardship players this week, adding Gary Payton II and Johnathan Williams, and both were in the starting lineup for Saturday tonight’s game with the Knicks."

2018
"EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Gary Payton II to a two-way contract,"

2017
"Gary Payton and George Karl spent seven seasons together with the Seattle SuperSonics, so The Glove is intimately familiar with the longtime NBA coach."

2016
"Gary Payton doesn't think he could have played in this era, but it isn't for any lack of self-confidence."

2015
"Wade also spent time alongside greats such as Alonzo Mourning, Gary Payton and Penny Hardaway, albeit at the tail end of their careers."

2014
"Although he was far from the ideal talent and left more questions than he did answers in his wake, he's one of only 10 players to eclipse 16,000 points, 2,500 rebounds, 6,000 assists and 1,000 steals, an exclusive list that also includes Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippen, Isiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Kidd and Stockton."

• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Almost twenty years after being drafted by the Celtics, Gerald Green helped lead Bivouac to a Big 3 title in the same arena where he scored his first NBA basket. Two months after the Celtics lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy, confetti once again inundated the parquet. Only this time, instead of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum at the center of...2024
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Report: GPII opts into $9.1M Warriors contract for next season
Warriors guard Gary Payton II reportedly opted into his $9.1 million contract for the 2024-25 NBA season....2024
• Gary Payton II Opts Into $9.1M Player Option With Warriors
Gary Payton II has opted-in to his $9.1 million player option for the 24-25 season with the Golden State Warriors. Payton signed a three-year, $28 million deal with the Portland Trailblazers during the 2022 offseason and was then traded back to the Warriors at the 2023 trade deadline for five second round picks. Payton will be a free agent in 2025 unless he signs an extension. In 44 games last se...2024
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• NBA free agency: Warriors' Gary Payton II opts in to final year of contract, has ability to sign extension

Payton will make $9.1 million next season...2024
• Warriors’ Gary Payton II Picks Up 2024/25 Player Option

Warriors guard Gary Payton II has exercised his player option for the 2024/25 season, reports Kendra Andrews of ESPN (Twitter link). While most player option decisions are due on June 29, Payton’s deadline to opt in was June 19. The move will guarantee Payton a $9.13MM salary for next season, putting him on track to […]...2024
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• How GP2 overcame 2016 draft snub with help from coach

Gary Payton II shared how a coach helped him overcome not getting selected in the 2016 NBA Draft....2024
• West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Suns

Lakers There’s been a lot of chatter about what LeBron James may do next, given that he has an option on his contract at the end of the season. But according to former point guard Gary Payton, James will remain precisely where he is — with the Lakers. “He’s been traveling too many times, been […] The post West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Suns appe...2024
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• Gary Payton: LeBron James Will Finish His Career With Lakers

NBA legend Gary Payton believes LeBron James will finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Lakers worth $51.4 million, but Payton doesn’t think The King is going anywhere. “LeBron did what he wanted — [what] he […] The post Gary Payton: LeBron James Will Finis...2024
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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Gary Payton II Opts Into $9.1M Player Option With Warriors
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• Jordan Poole’s play has cratered since Draymond Green punched him in the face

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The downfall of Jordan Poole has been dramatic to watch. It wasn’t long ago that Jordan Poole was a rising young star for the Golden State Warriors. As the team made its unlikely run to the 2022 NBA championship, Poole was a key scorer off the bench, as well as Golden State’s biggest success story from their “two timelines” approach. Whatever the Warriors’ futu...2024
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• Warriors expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 vs. Lakers, per sources: What’s the risk?
The Warriors are expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Lakers on Monday, league sources told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Payton has averaged 14.4 minutes across nine games in the playoffs so far. He’s averaged 5.6 points on 62.2 percent shooting, along with 3.7 rebounds. The Warriors have rotated their fifth...2023
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• Dillon Brooks clowned himself off the Grizzlies and into NBA free agency
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Grizzlies told Dillon Brooks he isn’t worth the headache There is no reason Dillon Brooks should be one of the biggest names in the NBA. The 27-year-old forward wasn’t a first round draft pick, he’s never been anywhere close to an All-Star, and he’s never been part of a championship team. Still, Brooks became one of the most recognizable players in...2023
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• Dillon Brooks isn’t good enough to be the main character of 2023 NBA Playoffs
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Dillion Brooks is the main character the NBA Playoffs never needed. The role of the NBA agitator has been around almost as long as the league itself. These players come in all shapes, sizes, and skill levels. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Kevin Garnett were all-times greats who knew how to needle their opponents while dominating them. Bill Laimbeer, Dennis R...2023
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• NBA News: Gary Payton II, Paul George updates, Willis Reed passes away
Injury updates for Paul George and Gary Payton II dominate the NBA news today, along with the passing of Knicks legend, Willis Reed. As the regular season winds down, injuries and their effect on the NBA standings and playoff picture are of increasing importance. Karl-Anthony Towns returns tonight after a 51-game absence and the rest […] NBA News: Gary Payton II, Paul George updates, Willis ...2023
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• Warriors coach Steve Kerr offers up hopeful Andre Iguodala update for Game 3 vs. Grizzlies
The Golden State Warriors need to find a way to contain Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who went off for 47 points in a Game 2 win on Tuesday night. After losing Gary Payton II to a scary elbow injury because of Dillon Brooks’ dirty foul, the Dubs didn’t have a lockdown defender who could […] The post Warriors coach Steve Kerr offers up hopeful Andre Iguodala update for Game 3 ...2022
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• Steph shared adorable bonding moment with GP2's young nephew

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry recently shared a heartwarming moment with Gary Payton II's young nephew....2024
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• Gary Payton to Coach Men’s Basketball at College of Alameda
NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, the father of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, has taken over men’s basketball head coaching duties at the College of Alameda in Alameda, California. Melanie Dixon, the community college’s president, announced the hire in a report made public Friday evening. College of Alameda in Alameda, California, has […] The post Gary Payton to Coach Men...2024
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• Watch GP2's wholesome moment with Ferrell, young fan after Dubs' win

Gary Payton II made two fans' nights when the Warriors faced the Lakers in Los Angeles....2024
• LeBron James has somehow faced 10 father-son duos in NBA career

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images This is the ultimate proof of LeBron’s longevity. LeBron James was on his way to another masterclass performance on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors when ABC announcer Mike Breen put his historic dominance in a new light. As he faced off against Warriors rookie big man Trayce Jackson-Davis, the son of long-time NBA forward Dale ...2024
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• Dillon Brooks ejected for dirty nut punch in Rockets debut after 5 minutes

Dillon Brooks is up to his old, dirty tricks. Dillon Brooks is starting the 2023-2024 season on a new team, but he’s still up to his old tricks. The veteran wing signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets over the offseason after the team that drafted and developed him, the Memphis Grizzlies, said he would not be brought back under any circumstances. After landing a huge ba...2023
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• Jonathan Kuminga Addresses the Pressure He’s Facing at Golden State
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is determined to have a breakout season in the upcoming NBA campaign and cement his spot as a regular rotation player. The 20-year-old was impressive in moments last season with his suffocating defense, improved shot-making and explosive finishes. However, largely due to the team getting Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Address...2023
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• Dillon Brooks isn’t good enough to be the main character of 2023 NBA Playoffs
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• Warriors’ Gary Payton II gets major surprise from dad during live interview
Golden State Warriors stud Gary Payton Jr. recently went live with the crew of NBA TV to discuss his recent surge for the Dubs. The 28-year-old was right in the middle of the interview when his dad, Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, jumped in on the discussion to surprise his son. It’s always […] The post Warriors’ Gary Payton II gets major surprise from dad during live inter...2021
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• Warriors star Stephen Curry explains ‘dope’ no-look lob pass to Gary Payton II
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are known for making it rain from 3-point land, but Thursday night, the most memorable moments were thunderous dunks from Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II. Every dunk they threw down with authority made the crowd go insane. The Bay Area is the home of the Splash Brothers, […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry explains ‘dope’ no-...2021
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Is Stephen Curry the Best Shooter Ever? Yes, Say Many of NBA's All-Time Marksmen
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• Warriors expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 vs. Lakers, per sources: What’s the risk?
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• Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp Reunite to Watch Sons Play College Hoops
2015

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• NBA Finals: Gary Payton says Warriors need to play Gary Payton II in Game 2, and he might get his wish
After a DNP in Game 1, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Payton II should be available for more minutes on Sunday...2022
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• Gary Payton Says He 'Could Never Play Basketball in This Soft Era'
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• Gary Payton II injury update: Warriors guard hasn't ruled out return if Golden State make Finals, per report
Payton will reportedly be out at least three weeks...2022

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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Warriors' GPII strains hamstring in 2nd game back

Warriors forward Gary Payton II, playing in just his second game after missing 13 because of a right calf strain, was forced to make an early exit Tuesday night against the Magic after straining his left hamstring....2024
• Dillon Brooks ejected for dirty nut punch in Rockets debut after 5 minutes
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• Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers
The Warriors are shaking up the starting lineup for Game 4 as Steve Kerr looks to combat the Lakers, but the move to do so is a shocking one. Gary Payton II played a massive role for the Golden State Warriors a year ago as they rolled through the NBA Playoffs, into the NBA Finals […] Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers - FanSided - FanSided - Sport...2023
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• Warriors expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 vs. Lakers, per sources: What’s the risk?
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• Dillon Brooks clowned himself off the Grizzlies and into NBA free agency
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• Dillon Brooks isn’t good enough to be the main character of 2023 NBA Playoffs
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• NBA News: Gary Payton II, Paul George updates, Willis Reed passes away
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers
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• Los Angeles Lakers Have Nowhere to Go but Up in Western Conference
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