Gary Payton II

Golden State guard Gary Payton II speaks to reporters after the Warriors’ first practice with Dennis Schröder on Tuesday.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr and the rest of Golden State couldn’t believe the calls in their NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Golden State guard Gary Payton II speaks with reporters following 91-90 NBA Cup loss against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr addresses the media after Golden State’s 91-90 loss to the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday night at Toyota Center.

Gary Payton II guided the Warriors across the finish line by stifling Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards down the stretch in Golden State’s 114-106 win on Sunday.

Steve Kerr speaks to reporters after the Golden State Warriors’ 114-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night at Chase Center.

Watch extended highlights of the Golden State Warriors’ 114-106 win to the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 7, 2024, at Chase Center.

Gary Payton II speaks with the media following the Warriors 128-120 loss to the Brooklyn Nets Monday at Chase Center.

There’s a legitimate reason to believe in the Golden State Warriors considering their success on the road to start the 2024-25 NBA season.

Warriors guard Steph Curry speaks with reporters following Golden State’s 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

Guard Gary Payton II addresses the media after the Golden State Warriors’ 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

Gary Payton II couldn’t let Andrew Wiggins forget about a blown layup early in the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Boston Celtics.

Warriors guard Gary Payton II joins “Warriors Postgame Live” and describes Golden State’s energy in the Warriors’ 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Gary Payton II speaks to reporters ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

A halftime speech from Draymond Green was a catalyst for the Golden State Warriors’ comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Golden State guard Gary Payton II joins Zena Keita on “Warriors Postgame Live” after a 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at Chase Center.

Warriors guard Gary Payton II speaks with reporters following Golden State’s 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Chase Center.

New Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton could be Gary Payton II’s defensive “twin,” according to Brandin Podziemski.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II addresses reporters Monday at media day and provides an update on his health for this season.

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton addresses reporters Monday at media day and explains why defense is his priority this season.