Why Gary Payton II's injury is such a huge hit to the Warriors, who can only hope his absence is a short one. Story by Brad Botkin • 1w.

Gary Payton II’s status up in the air for Game 1 of Warriors-Timberwolves. Warriors guard Gary Payton II missed Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Rockets due to an illness.

His son, born Gary Dwayne Payton II, always understood that distinction. Advertisement "Don't never think about being Gary Payton, just be yourself," the Hall of Famer said .

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will miss time with the season winding down, the team announced Thursday. He'll be re-evaulated in one ...

Gary Payton II has become a solid part of the Warriors’ rotation since Jimmy Butler arrived in the Bay Area. In his last 10 games, Payton has averaged 20.8 minutes a game off the bench, adding 11.1 ...

*Gary Payton II: 16 points, five 4Q makes, leveraged Curry’s gravity *Buddy Hield: 17 points, huge late first half surge, biggest game he’s had for GSW – 11:18 PM.

Gary Payton was a complete anomaly as a player. His defensive impact was similar to that of an elite rim protector, yet he was a 6-foot-4 point guard. He was a completely baffling example of a ...

Gary Payton II injury: Warriors guard suffers torn thumb ligament, will miss at least one week. Sam Quinn . Payton is a crucial two-way player for the Warriors, who rely on him not just to ...