Warriors guard Gary Payton II plans to return on Sunday versus San Antonio, sources tell Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Payton has been sidelined since March 3 with left knee soreness, having missed the team’s last seven games.
Payton, 29, is one of the NBA’s premier defensive players. He’s averaging 1.4 steals in just 17.1 minutes per night, a rate of 3.0 per 36 minutes. His 4.0 steal percentage is the top mark in the league (minimum 1,000 minutes played).
An outstanding athlete, Payton is able to guard multiple positions with his long arms and strong frame. Through 60 games (14 starts), he’s averaging 7.1 points and 3.4 rebounds on .618/.364/.574 shooting.
Payton’s return is welcome news for the Warriors, who could be without two-time MVP Stephen Curry for most or all of the remainder of the regular season. Payton will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Great news. Let’s also activate Wiseman and Iggy. As for Curry, at least he will get some rest and be fresh for postseason. Fingers crossed his left foot will be fully healed.
In the meantime, Green is so eager to show they can win without Curry. He actually thinks he’s the real mvp on the team. Meanwhile, Klay will be excited just to have more shots and be #1 option. In reality, Poole deserves to be #1 option. He earned it and deserves it.
If you really look into it, Green really is one of the most valuable guys on the Warriors.
For sure!
Cool when’s Wiseman’s return
Dive at Murray’s legs and call it a hustle play gp2. Easiest way to get a W