On January 7, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. According to NBA regulations, the team will make a decision before 6:00 a.m. Beijing time on January 8 whether to convert some of the team's two-way contracts to guarantee contracts. Among them, the Warriors' Payton is one of them.
During this season's preseason, Payton was finally given the chance to stay with the Warriors amid a large pool of contenders. So far this season, Payton has made 36 appearances for the Warriors, including 7 starts, averaging 16.9 minutes per game, 7.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.3 steals, shooting 64.1% from the field and 41.5% from three-point range!
According to the schedule, the Warriors will challenge the Pelicans on the road today. With players like Curry injured, Payton will once again be given the opportunity to start for the Warriors.
Before the game began, Warriors coach Kerr spoke about Payton's contract, saying: "I can make a decision now and Payton's remaining contract this season will be guaranteed. He's really good and he can get into rotation in any big game. ”
It has to be said that for the 29-year-old Payton, it is very difficult for him to get the trust of the Warriors. He has played for the Bucks, Lakers, and Wizards.
He made only 10 appearances for the Warriors last season and did not have a bright performance. But with his hard work and enthusiasm, Payton has finally won a place, and he has had a number of outstanding performances so far this season, and now it is only natural to switch to a formal contract.