Gary Payton II
#0SG · Golden State Warriors
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 333 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 55.6% | 33.1% | 62.4% |
| 2025-26 | 63 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 55.2% | 30.2% | 62.1% |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 44.7% | 39.1% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 56.3% | 36.4% | 60.9% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Gary Payton II's contract with the Golden State Warriors grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A- CVI grade. At $2.3M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Gary's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 33, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Gary Payton II earns a B- Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 333 career games, Gary has averaged 5.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Gary's strongest metric is FG% at 5560.8, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.3, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Gary ranks 21st in overall performance. Gary is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Golden State Warriors.
Current Sentiment
Gary Payton II maintains solid respect as a reliable Warriors contributor with strong team chemistry. His recent highlight-reel plays generate positive media coverage, though B-minus performance shows inconsistency. At $2.3M annually, he represents fair value for a dependable bench guard role. The Sonics expansion narrative dominates storylines, somewhat overshadowing his current Warriors contributions. Fans remain cautiously optimistic about his fit long-term, though his scoring ceiling limits superstardom expectations.
Transaction History
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