Payton II has written one of the most epic underdog stories in the NBA despite being the namesake of one of the league’s biggest players of the 90s. And he’s continuing to play himself …
DENVER — Gary Payton II wasn’t sure he would be here.
Against the Nuggets, Payton has provided a key spark off the bench for Golden State as his presence alone has changed the flow of games. Known for his ball-hounding defense, Payton has had two big blocks in this series against reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, including a big one in Game 2, where he stopped the Joker from making a putback bucket.
“You got to give credit to guys who show up in the playoffs because it’s just not a normal thing in this league.”
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