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NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 4
This Day In Lakers History: Nick Van Exel Outduels Gary Payton To Eliminate SuperSonics From NBA Playoffs
In the mid-1990s the Los Angeles Lakers were in a transition between the ‘Showtime’ era of the 1980s to the Kobe-Shaq era of the early 2000s. Young players like Nick Van Exel, Eddie Jones, and Cedric Ceballos led the way along with veterans like Sedale Threatt and Vlade Divac.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 17
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 was supposed to.
NBA News / ClutchPoints / February 16
Gary Payton explains why he believes LeBron James will finish career with Lakers after Warriors interest
LeBron James and the Lakers have picked up the pace a bit in recent weeks, cruising into the NBA trade deadline comfortably above the .500 mark as the season reaches its unofficial halfway point.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2
'We're not going to find better players': Warriors HC Steve Kerr weighs in on trade deadline
As the Feb. 8 trade deadline approaches and the Golden State Warriors continue to search for their identity amid a challenging and emotional season, speculation is rife about potential moves to rejuvenate their disappointing campaign.
Golden State Warriors News / FanNation Golden State Warriors / January 4
Golden State Warriors Make Big Injury Announcement
It was announced by Shams Charania of The Athletic on Wednesday that Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring strain.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 3
Warriors’ Gary Payton II To Miss Several Weeks With Serious Injury
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 3
NBA Rumors:How Malaki Branham & Gary Payton II Injuries Affect The Spurs and Warriors
Malaki Branham suffered an ankle injury last night in the first quarter of the San Antonio Spurs’ 106-98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Branham did not return to the contest, finishing with two points on 1 of 5 shooting.
Golden State Warriors News / FanNation Golden State Warriors / December 29
Major Injury Update for Key Warriors Player Revealed
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has missed the last 13 games due to injury, but is set to make his return on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State Warriors News / FanNation Golden State Warriors / November 29
Warriors Player Sidelined Indefinitely With Injury
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II exited Tuesday night's game vs. the Sacramento Kings with what the team called a right calf injury. Payton did
NBA News / Fastbreak on FanNation / November 22
Key Player Ruled Out For Warriors-Suns Game
On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors will be in Arizona to face off against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. For the game, the Warriors
NBA News / Fastbreak on FanNation / November 20
Key Player Ruled Out For Rockets-Warriors Game
On Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors will host the Houston Rockets at the Chase Center. For the game, the Warriors will remain without Gary Payton
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
Damian Lillard gets full support for trade request from NBA Hall of Famer
While the initial response to Damian Lillard's decision to request a trade from the Trail Blazers brought a mixture of positive and negative reactions, there was no shortage of people who believed the star guard's request was long overdue.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
Hall of Famer defends Damian Lillard's push for move to Heat
Damian Lillard is only the latest NBA player to request a trade to a contender in pursuit of a Larry O'Brien Trophy.
NBA News / Sportsnaut / April 21, 2023
Don't write the Warriors' obituary just yet after blowout win over Kings
People were already writing the Warriors off after they lost the first two games in Sacramento. The dynasty was over. Not so fast.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 15, 2023
Trade Of Gary Payton II Continues Troubling Trail Blazers Trend
The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline was a relatively busy one. While the biggest trades happened in the days and nights leading up to the deadline day, there was still a good amount of action and transactions made.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 12, 2023
Reports: Trade of Gary Payton II to Warriors completed; Blazers facing probe
The four-team trade that is sending Gary Payton II to the Golden State Warriors from the Portland Trail Blazers was completed on Sunday night, multiple outlets reported, ending a brief saga that had the deal in limbo since Thursday's trade deadline.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 11, 2023
Reports: Gary Payton II fails physical, 4-team trade in doubt
Guard Gary Payton II failed his physical exam with the Warriors, leaving the four-team trade that would send him to Golden State in limbo, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / December 26, 2022
Kevin Garnett On How Gary Payton Masterfully Controlled Everyone On The Court: "I Saw Gary Payton Control The Referees, His Coach, My Coach, The Crowd, The Lady In The Front..."
Kevin Garnett once spoke about how Gary Payton masterfully controlled everyone on the court. Gary Payton is a part of that short list of players who can rightfully claim to be one of the greatest point guards to have ever played in the NBA.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / July 17, 2022
Gary Payton's Stats For Each Season: The Glove Was One Of The Best Point Guards In The 90s
Gary Payton is regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time. He is best known for his 13 years of service to the Seattle SuperSonics where he tied a record for most All-Defensive First Team selections.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5, 2022
Gary Payton goes viral for awesome shirt in support of his son
The shirt was of Payton II guarding a younger version of his father.
Miami Heat News / FanNation Inside The Heat / January 26, 2022
NBA Legend Gary Payton Discusses When the Miami Heat Became Dwyane Wade's Team
Last November, the NBA announced its the Top 75 Anniversary team, which includes Miami Heat greats Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, Gary Payton, Ray Allen, and LeBron James.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / January 8, 2022
Gary Payton Liked When People Talked S*it To Him: "If You Were With My Mama Last Night And My Wife, I Was With Yours Too. She Got In At 10:30."
There are a lot of times where players trash-talk one another during a basketball game. Usually, it's just words to try and get under the opponent's skin.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / November 9, 2021
Gary Payton Hilariously Responds To His Son's Athleticism: "I Was Wondering If The Mailman Came Around When I Was Out Of Town."
Much like his father, Gary Payton II is making a name for himself as a solid defender. The Warriors player is currently coming off the bench for the franchise, and putting on solid defense performances, while also contributing offensively. One of the more notable moments for Gary Payton II this season was his dunk against the Charlotte Hornets.
Miami Heat News / Swipe Sports / August 28, 2021
Gary Payton believes 2010 Heat weren’t NBA’s first superteam
It’s commonly believed that superteams were launched roughly a decade ago, but one particular legend thinks the idea came to fruition well before that.
Shaquille O'Neal: Career retrospective
Here’s the story of O’Neal’s career, from his early basketball days through his stardom, acting career, and current role in the world of hoops.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2020
Gary Payton interested in joining NBA coaching staff?
Payton retired in 2007 after a 17-year career. The 52-year-old was a nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection and nine-time All-Defensive first team member.
NBA News / Sportsnaut / March 30, 2020
The five best defensive point guards of all time
Defense is one of the more oft-overlooked aspects of basketball because it isn’t as pretty as what happens on the offensive end.
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