Before the start of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors cut Avery Bradley at the last minute. Many fans are puzzled by the Warriors' decision, after all, Bradley has performed well in preseason, and both core players Curry and Green have expressed their desire for Bradley to stay on the team.
However, I believe that Warriors fans will understand why the Warriors will give up Bradley after watching today's game. Because Peyton Jr., who competed with Bradley for the final spot, is obviously a better player and can contribute more to the team on the court.
In today's game against the Hornets, Payton Jr. played 17 minutes, shot 6-of-9, had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals, plus or minus as high as +18, and made great contributions to the team on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. He was impressed by his energy on the pitch, team sense and defensive ability. The picture of him stealing three goals in a row and hooding Bridges is even more reminiscent of his father, Gary Payton Sr., nicknamed "The Glove".
Born in December 1992, Peyton Jr. is 29 years old, 191cm tall, weighs 88kg and is a point guard on the court. Although he played well for Oregon State in the NCAA era, he lost the draft due to his age and poor shooting ability.
After losing the election, Payton Jr. tossed between the NBA and the development league, and his career can be described as quite turbulent. In the NBA, he has played for the Bucks, Lakers, Wizards and Warriors. But in every team, they are basically fringe people, don't get much playing time, and mostly play as temporary workers. He has also played in the Development League for several seasons, he also helped the Rockets win the Development League championship in 2019 for the Vipers, a team under the Development League, and he also received the development league's best defensive player last season. But none of those accolades were enough to help him win a stable NBA contract.
This summer, Payton Jr., who is approaching 30 years old, represented the Warriors in the summer league, and in a group of young young people, he showed a mature and steady style. Although the team was cut during the preseason because of injuries, the Warriors eventually chose to sign him back. In the fierce competition, he defeated a group of good players such as Bradley, Jordan Bell and Mulder.
This season is already the second consecutive season for Payton Jr. to play for the Golden State Warriors, and seeing him play so aggressively on the court, it is not clear whether he can find a sense of belonging and get a stable contract with the Warriors.
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