Gary Payton II: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 75 | 15:53 | 7.4 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 3.3/5.6 58.2% | 2.8/3.9 70.8% | 0.5/1.7 28.9% | 0.4/0.6 65.1% | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | -1.5 | 10.6 | 9.1 | 3.7 | 16.9% | 6.7 | 63.0% | 62.5% | 30.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 16.4% | 12.9% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 12.9 | 2.8% | 1.7% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26:14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | D 111-96 @  | NBA | |
| 23:52 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | V 121-126 @  | NBA | |
| 12:03 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | D 115-110 @ | NBA | |
| 15:11 | 10 | 3 | - | 2 | - | D 124-118 @  | NBA | |
| 13:59 | 10 | 1 | - | 1 | - | D 103-119 vs  | NBA | |
| 24:37 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | - | V 110-105 vs | NBA | |
| 25:19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | - | - | D 116-117 vs  | NBA |
Player Profile
When your name is Gary Payton II and you carry the nickname "Young Glove," the legacy can feel as heavy as it is inspiring. Son of legendary Hall of Famer Gary Payton, this guard born in Seattle in 1992 turned that pressure into fuel to forge his own defensive legacy.
His path to the NBA is a perfect illustration of perseverance in the face of adversity. After shining at Oregon State University — his father's alma mater — where he became only the second Beaver in history to record a triple-double, Payton II saw his dreams thwarted at the 2016 draft. Overlooked by every franchise, he refused to give up and took the hard road through the G League, where he literally went off for 51 points in a single game wearing the Rio Grande Valley Vipers jersey.
That determination eventually paid off. After stints with several NBA franchises, he finally carved out a spot in the Golden State Warriors' rotation, where his exceptional defensive abilities earned him a championship ring in 2022. Even surgery on his abdominal muscles, which cost him a large portion of a season, could not slow his rise.
Off the court, Payton II is actively involved in his community through his foundation, a commitment that has earned him several NBA awards. With more than 1,000 career points and standout playoff performances, "Young Glove" continues to write his story, proving that defensive talent and resilience can turn a journey filled with obstacles into an inspiring success story.
Honors & Championships
Gary Payton II has carved out his own basketball identity by stepping out of his famous father's shadow to become a valuable contributor at the highest level.
- Won the NBA title with the Golden State Warriors in 2022
- Surpassed 1,000 career NBA points during the 2023-2024 season
- Set his personal playoff record with 16 points on April 26, 2025
- Went off for 51 points in a single NBA Development League game wearing the Rio Grande Valley Vipers jersey
- Became the second Oregon State player to record a triple-double, matching his father's feat
- Led Salt Lake Community College to two consecutive Region 18 championships and earned tournament MVP honors
Awards & Individual Honors
Gary Payton II has built a defensive reputation worthy of his father's legacy while reaching the very top of the NBA.
- 2022 NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors
- NBA Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recipient (2021-22 season)
- NBA Cares Community Assist Award winner (January 2022)
- Two-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in college
- First-Team All-Pac-12 selection (Oregon State)
- Second Team NJCAA Division I All-American (Salt Lake Community College)
- Co-Player of the Year Region 18 and Tournament MVP in 2014
