Kerr: Payton Jr.'s defense is already elite, and the basket finish is also his mastery

Live Bar Jan. 7 News Today, the Warriors lost to the Pelicans. After the game, head coach Kerr was interviewed by reporters.

Commenting on the imminent transition from Payton Jr.'s contract to a guarantee contract, Kerr said: "He's an offensive and defensive player, his defense is already elite, and by the time it comes to the playoffs, the question is: Can his offense survive in the system? This guy leads the league with shots, and he naturally knows how to end up near the basket. Switching offense, offensive rebounding, and as a dunk, his three-point shooting has improved significantly. Payton's contract is worth it, and he will definitely get playing time in important games. ”

In a pre-match interview, Kerr said he would convert Payton Jr.'s remaining contract for the season into a guaranteed contract. In this game, Payton Jr. only scored 4 points on 2-of-3 shooting, but this season's shooting rate is as high as 64.2%, and the three-point shooting rate is also 40.9%.

(Fountain)