Gary Payton II

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Golden State Warriors · G · 10 NBA seasons · 430 career appearances · 2,239 career points

Gary Payton II recorded 430 NBA appearances across 10 seasons with Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers.

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1.3

career ast/gm

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career games

Career chapters

Franchise eras

Follow the team eras that shaped Gary Payton II's career, in chronological order.

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Franchise era

2013-14–present

Gary Payton II

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Khris Middleton

A raw prospect becomes a champion

Milwaukee Bucks · The Giannis era

Antetokounmpo grew into an MVP and Finals MVP, leading the 2021 championship and making Milwaukee a permanent contender.

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Franchise era

2018-19–present

Gary Payton II

LeBron James

Anthony Davis

Superstar reinvention in a new generation

Los Angeles Lakers · LeBron, Davis and another banner

James and Davis restored the Lakers to the summit with the 2020 championship before another major roster handoff reshaped the future.

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Franchise era

2019-20–present

Gary Payton II

Bradley Beal

Kyle Kuzma

From Beal's scoring peak to a full rebuild

Washington Wizards · The overdue reset

After years of trying to compete around Beal, Washington finally moved its veterans and committed to draft development.

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Franchise era

2009-10–present

Gary Payton II

Stephen Curry

Klay Thompson

Shooting range remakes the sport

Golden State Warriors · The Curry dynasty

A homegrown core became a dynasty, winning four championships while Curry's gravity and range changed how every level of basketball is played.

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Franchise era

2021-22–present

Gary Payton II

Anfernee Simons

Scoot Henderson

A post-Lillard foundation

Portland Trail Blazers · The next rebuild

Portland eventually traded its longtime star and turned toward a young, athletic backcourt and patient asset accumulation.

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Career accomplishments

10 NBA seasons430 career appearances2,239 career points35 playoff appearancesCareer high: 26 pointsCareer high: 12 reboundsCareer high: 8 assists

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Gary Payton II

Franchise eras

Milwaukee Bucks · The Giannis era

Los Angeles Lakers · LeBron, Davis and another banner

Washington Wizards · The overdue reset

Golden State Warriors · The Curry dynasty

Portland Trail Blazers · The next rebuild

Career accomplishments

Team history

NBA appearances

Gary Payton II

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Career-high games

Franchise eras

Milwaukee Bucks · The Giannis era

Los Angeles Lakers · LeBron, Davis and another banner

Washington Wizards · The overdue reset

Golden State Warriors · The Curry dynasty

Portland Trail Blazers · The next rebuild

Career accomplishments

Team history

NBA appearances

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Career-high games