On May 5, Beijing time, according to Shams, Warriors guard Peyton Jr. will miss at least three weeks of games due to a left elbow fracture + ligament injury. If all goes back to normal, Payton Jr. could make a comeback during the Finals.
The Warriors' G2 game against the Grizzlies started less than 3 minutes later when Payton Jr. suffered a malicious foul on Dillon on a layup. He was hit the head by his opponent and eventually fell to the ground, injuring his elbow. Dillon's malicious foul caused the warriors to be dissatisfied.
Payton Jr. is the Warriors' outside defensive sharpshooter, and is responsible for keeping an eye on the Grizzlies' head player Morant in this series. On the court, Payton Jr. plays hard and has outstanding defensive ability, which is very popular with Warriors fans. This accidental injury has also made many people sweat for the future of Little Payton.
Luckily, Payton Jr.'s season hasn't been reimbursed, and he still has the possibility of a comeback. On Instagram, Payton Jr. thanked warriors fans and all those who supported him while vowing to make an early return. "Thank you for your love, it's no big deal, I'll be back."
Hopefully, the Warriors will be able to reach the NBA Finals this year. No one wants to see Payton Jr.'s season end with injuries, especially after all the efforts he's put in to get to where he is today.