Gary Dwayne Payton II (born December 1, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a junior and senior playing college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers, Payton was named first-team All-Pac-12 as well as Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. [1]

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Dec 1, 1992 · Payton totaled 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 121-119 win over the Nets. Payton (nose) has been cleared to...

Mar 10, 2025 · SAN FRANCISCO – It was two hours before tipoff Monday night, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr was sharing his vision of Gary Payton II’s role in the absence of starting guard Brandin Podziemski. Payton, Kerr said, would be able to support Jimmy Butler III’s orchestration of the team’s offense whenever Stephen Curry is off the floor.

5 days ago · Gary Payton II scored a career-high 26 points in the Warriors' 130-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on Monday. Payton's 26 points were a team-high, as he shot...

Mar 6, 2025 · Payton II, who suffered a non-displaced nasal bone fracture, is probable to play against the Nets, the Warriors listed in the NBA official injury report. He will be wearing a protective face,...

Mar 4, 2025 · Gary Payton II had a tough moment happen to him and LaMelo Ball during the Golden State Warriors' matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Payton drew a charge against the...

4 days ago · Veteran guard Gary Payton II, who posted a career-high 26 points on Monday in Golden State’s 130-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, detailed to 95.7 The Game’s Matt Steinmetz and Daryle Johnson what will make or break the …

5 days ago · Grading Gary Payton II, Jimmy Butler III, Buddy Hield, Steph Curry, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors in the team’s 130-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Mar 10, 2025 · That title belonged to Gary Payton II. Playing against his former team that gave him a hefty paycheck after the Warriors’ 2022 NBA championship season, Payton was nothing short of spectacular. Payton was a marksman from 3-point range, a menace defensively, threw down a crowd-pleasing dunk and even showed off some wild acrobatics.