Golden State Warriors may be getting Gary Payton II back on Sunday
Gary Payton II’s imminent return could turn the Warriors back into a defensive juggernaut just in time for the playoff push.“We all know what GP is capable of on the defensive end,” Draymond Green said on his podcast last February. “Can plug GP right in, and he knows the system like the back of his hand.”
“He’s so good on the ball, but he’s also good off the ball and playing the passing lanes,” coach Steve Kerr said. “Felt like last year we got out a lot more in transition off steals than we have this year and Gary is also a great finisher in transition. And we’re either last or near the bottom in transition points per possession this year, which should not be the case.”
The Payton ripple effect can shore up some of the over help-defense issues the Warriors have had. Inconsistent point-of-attack defense and lack of size has forced the Warriors to pile on defensive help in the paint that give opponents open shots from the perimeter.
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