8 Minutes of Gary Payton II Defensive Wizardry

GUARD YOUR YARD.
Gary Payton II has showcased his elite defensive skills with the Golden State Warriors.

[@Jade-ed2os]

One of my favorite players he’s so underrated.

[@_celoh]

Same

[@Roy-mw9xt]

Underrated asf ong

[@calzy_2]

Same here

[@Cjherand]

Same! I love his hussle. I hope the warriors give him more opportunities to play.

[@mambamentality3141]

Facts

[@mr.javier0115]

His performance in the Game 7 against the Kings is exceptional! He showed up when it's needed. Hope he stays healthy.

[@donniewarren8363]

I still wish we could’ve saw him in that Memphis series.

[@OMGitsTerasu]

0:55 "I think that sh*t is fine" lmao

[@mysteriousoverpoweredbaldg9284]

Shin*

[@AndrewAzis]

GPII is so enjoyable to watch! Also, he has 3 blocks against Jokic in this clip!

[@mixliveradiolatino1222]

We are so lucky to have him back in GS !!! With GP2 and Wiggins healthy…. we have a great chance to win another Chip.

[@chrispbacon2535]

Hmm

[@qx760]

Yea ok

[@mastergamingnic1681]

He is literally The Glove Jr and it’s amazing, makes defense fun to watch

[@forgottennewsclips]

Defensive highlights are most exciting when it’s a small player 😅. And the fact that most of these plays actually lead to buckets is great. Glad to have GPII back, a true gem

[@visionidk6544]

GPIII is truly a wizard

[@BalanceBalls]

Actually Jordan Poole is 😅

[@mastergamingnic1681]

@@BalanceBalls Foul lmfao

[@jkingvevo2472]

@@BalanceBallsthat shit was clever lol 😂😂

[@BuddhaGBahia]

One of the main reasons we'll be winning our 5th chip this season. GP2 is a championship level player. He should've never left the dubs, so glad he's back.

[@bdawg2690]

winning LMAO

[@Jony-es3wi]

​​@@bdawg2690yea gsw is winning this year, especially when we can load management players w 3 two way players this year. we have 3 bigs who play different styles already on our team. gsw need to add more size for the last spot.

[@thegreatbambi5674]

Glad the Dubs realized they made a mistake trading him.

[@BuddhaGBahia]

@@bdawg2690 you see the vision broski lol

[@Silver-pn9pn]

with the porzingis trade i actually think boston's got it- or milwaukee

[@knoetsch13]

So happy he’s back!

[@howardr5391]

I have all these Warrior vids on a playlist I put on the big screen when Im working out. It gets me so hyped!

[@toobasaurus23]

On every play, GP2 is like "Gimme that!" Plus, he knows how to run the play off the steal and make the pass... elite Defence!

[@Buhlaine]

Love this guy, glad to have him back.

[@Steph4DaWin30]

I love watching GP2's defensive highlights more than his dunk highlights 😅 Let's Go Warriors Let's go Young Gloves 💪🏀🏆⛹️

[@comkid459]

So glad he's back with the Warriors! Great video of his brilliance!

[@JustinJefferson334]

i love hearing " here comes the young glove"

[@christopherpaul7588]

I hope to see a lot more of this elite defense from him this season.

[@juanpabloo_]

His defense is so satisfying

[@CoachK_]

i literally love when the little guys are mismatched on the big , the guards they start jamming em up, getting up under em and then they get the swipe down steal 😩 Jesus that’s my favorite type of defensive play to watch. Pat Bev, Jrue Holiday type stuff.

[@PHFactoryClips]

Naah they can't pick pocket like GP II evem Smart can't do that

[@CoachK_]

@@PHFactoryClips i get you like GP2 but they can all do it brother lol.

[@chikushodiz91]

@@CoachK_na not like glove jr dude not even close

[@trevonnebell954]

0:57 that shit is fiiiinnnneee😎

[@KingLouieXD]

I thought, but he says shin.

[@southnation1041]

2 plays before that GPII hurt his shin(leg) by knocking it against one of the court side seats and was walking funny afterwards that's why he said his shin seems fine

[@VibeSquadCity]

He's timing is superb

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

Clamps all day long 🔥🔥

[@CoachK_]

GP2 is one of them ones man. If he doesn’t retire a Warrior im gonna be upset. Coming from a Spurs fan

[@icyboy771z]

His the defensive master. People focus on offense so much but being good in defense is so fun to watch too

[@toobasaurus23]

Man, to make a steal and keep the ball off the floor and keep the pace for the break? His Dad must have taught him that!

[@Black_Corey]

Ever letting him go was a huge mistake. The Dubs have made their dynasty on having the top defense in the league year after year. Led, of course, by future hall of famer Draymond Green, but rotation players like GP2 have been instrumental in establishing that perennial defense.

[@bemahamankwaah7481]

He is a menace😍

[@tyresejeffers7857]

There's just something so awe inspiring to me about short guards playing tough defense. Guess that's why Muggsy Bogues and Gary Payton are my favorites.

[@makkyrolf7119]

He's everywhere in the court🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It seem's that he is guarding everyone

[@Adams09tul]

Bro is a pest fr fr🤣

[@mlangz_29]

GP II is a gem

[@lucky889s9]

Ain't no coincidence. He timed all those swipes, usually after 2nd dribble... Legend of the Glove continues....

[@Holdemnicely6969]

Defensive Line up of GP Kuminga Draymond along with Wiggins or Steph or CP will be crazy Klay I see you

[@all4him126]

Lockdown commitee: Dray, Wiggs, GP, Klay, JK/Garuba

[@DanielSilva-uj5pq]

I’ve only seen highlights of Bill Russell playing defense, but the little things GP2 does remind me of him. His positioning and timing are perfect.

[@jimmiphaze5785]

Gp2 is my favorite player who plays with heart with all that's in him he's always smiling he's great what's nice singing Back in the lineup rock on Gary Payton II you rock

[@outlaw42001]

Shows you how good the league is that it took that many years before Gary got the call up from the G league.

[@kettchup6133]

I think it was more that he is a unique type of player that teams didn't think could work out. They saw a 6'3" dude without a great shot and without great handles and thought he would be dead weight on the offensive end. The NBA is pretty close-minded about what works and what doesn't with little experimentation. GP2 still doesn't get enough credit for his offensive efficiency being right up there with 7 footers who do nothing but dunk the ball.

[@T1memachine]

How did he not get drafted, one of the best defensive bench players

[@RodneyCraig6]

he’s 30 bro

[@Jordan-wd7vv]

he is not young 💀💀💀💀

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

He didn't get drafted because everyone just assumed he's a point guard and he's just not, hes more of a PF/C offensively

[@johnangeloperez9866]

late bloomer maybe. and in a team like warriors with expectations so high for each player, GP2 proved himself to be worthy of the cheers.

[@MysticMech]

His offense. His size. Most NBA teams are short sided, in their evaluation of players, based on certain metrics.

[@GL0697]

When you lose a lot of 1-3 point games, the plays you see in these highlights make a difference.

[@oh_shift]

GP2 is straight up the best on-ball and help defender.

[@all4him126]

Unmatched hand to eye coordination

[@thegreatbambi5674]

I've never seen anyone pick-pocket the ball so easily. So quick I don't even see his arm go in for the pick. lol

[@lucky889s9]

That's the virtue of pick pocket, yes. No need to wait for CCTV to pick it up

[@sickvick83]

This past season he wasn’t 100% but starting this coming season his going to be healthy and better hell yeah!!

[@Timmyduncan21678]

Like father like son 🏀

[@catht6209]

I met him few days ago in Target. He seems a really nice guy.

[@keirdogstank4792]

Choosing him over Avery Bradley was one of the best decisions the front office has ever made

[@all4him126]

Thank you Bob Myers!

[@mikoleyt6688]

i can watch his highlights all day, one of my favorite player 💪

[@Snsndndnhshh]

👏 👏 👏. I can’t even see how he do it in slow motion. Imagine if he was 6’7, he’ll be like Rodman or better

[@pranayreddy9041]

number of times this guy tackled Jokic and succeeded is wild.

[@SuperSaiyanRome]

Wait wait wait at 0:56 seconds am I trippen or is announcer saying I think that shit is fine 😂😂😂

[@Nana-oo3rv]

Cant wait to see this man at full health this season!

[@spacejamgaming]

favorite defensive player!! ❤

[@psalms23four]

long arms and good instincts

[@h1xlockz117]

Young Glove is back🔒🔒

[@jimmiphaze5785]

GP one must be very proud of gp2 you guys better not let him go no again this guy's highlights

[@toobasaurus23]

GP2 picks the dribble off the point guard when it is on the return to his hand. That's the time that the handler has no control on the ball's trajectory (unless its CP3, Steph, or Trey). If the handler is not in position to protect the ball once it bounces off the court... GP2 is going to tap it out! Incredible defensive intelligence.

[@lucky889s9]

Usually after that 2nd dribble after timing it

[@BulantoySJourney]

Exactly that's his formula easy to think to others but mennn,..that is really hard to do the timing it takes a lot speed and focus to execute well

[@jairarteaga4240]

Se esta convirtiendo en uno de mis jugadores favoritos....🔥

[@abdielcruz-e1w]

so much shooting players are skilled, but defense nowadays is an ultimate skill and a must in a team

[@ItsjuuhsRome]

Seeing GPII block and steal from Joker is Gold 😂. Hes one the most likeable NBA players along with Steven Adams, Klay, Curry, Giannis and personally Richard Jefferson 😂😂😂 the dude is funny haha soo i cant leave em out haha

[@all4him126]

Joker was like no way that happened lool

[@baamblast9470]

Wow, so good watching defensive plays

[@jimmywang2833]

If you play 🏀, GP II is the guy that we will never want to face🥶

[@anythingbuttrue7135]

I can't believe he was a two-way contract player.

[@SSJRome]

0:56 Anybody else hear that ?

[@giolayug]

right... im like wait... did he just say that?? or am i mishearing it lmao

[@southnation1041]

2 plays before that GPII hurt his shin(leg) by knocking it against one of the court side seats and was walking funny afterwards that's why he said his shin seems fine

[@Whimstrosity]

the possession at 4:13 is so beautiful

[@tyreek.6815]

LMFAOO Payton lowkey be pissing Joker off lmfaoo

[@josipristic]

Love this kid!

[@lancevandeuer]

Very enjoyable to watch gp2

[@karlusero7364]

I can't wait to see him healthy this season & hoping to win DPOY just like his old man. #dubnation

[@lucky889s9]

The only point guard to win DPOY

[@madmike3881]

Elite Defense 💪

[@dashingdreww1185]

Look at his hands ! OGs always make me laugh when they say they needa bring back handchecking , all the best defenders today handcheck . If you need more proof look at Kawhi defenseive highlights

[@iamgats9216]

Hopefully he's fully recovered now and ready to play 100% next season.

[@Sniper-Haan]

0:53-0:58 I think that shii is fine 😂😂 he really said that

[@carolmiller5713]

The man with supernatural legs- - Lock your pockets and watch your back! 💥💙💛

[@intafystr2584]

I wish GP2 will be healthy all this season

[@mergenkhishig]

Beautiful

[@welder9163]

I've always liked Donte Divincenzo, but now Gp2 will have more playing time and is healthier!! Saric is going to be the Otto/bjelica we have been missing! Cp3, I never liked him, but I understand he has few turnovers and is a great mid range shooter!! Sloppy Poole with 252 turnovers last year, good riddens!! Poole got what he deserved, non playoff team!! I'm betting my money on the Warrior's 5th Championship!! Doubt Curry, ok, we'll see.

[@georgeclark5813]

Always been a Gary Payton fan, especially a GP 2 fan. Why the lakers weren't able to keep him i have no idea.

[@wisdomseeker3132]

My 2nd Favorite Player Besides Steph GP II 🔥💪

[@lucky889s9]

The Jokic Stopper... At 6'3

[@all4him126]

GP2 got unbelievable hops

[@zm0neyy]

Underrated

[@realkingsik]

dpoy lets go🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sergedm5553]

THIS PLAYER IS UNDERRATED. GSW IS FULL OF TALENT.

[@juliusperseus8612]

The Front office really fucked up the 2022 off season. Overpaying Poole and remove all the savy veterans presence from the bench. That's a Wasted season for No reason. a Real Shame Hopefully we'll have Healthy Klay And GPII this season.

[@jkingvevo2472]

Seemed like the celebrating last year went a bit haywire if you ask me 😂🤦🏽‍♂️ Bob was probably still drunk asf from Game 6 when he thought about givin’ Poole over 100 million ‘til 2026 lol

[@all4him126]

Bob so friendly with the core didn't want the break up convo. Good enough Steph chose Dray over Poole. We wasted a roster spot on Iggy though. Guess he was supposed to stabilize the Locker room but wasn't there for the punch. Lessons learned. Let's go get it now

[@juliusperseus8612]

@@all4him126 That's Not "Lesson Learned" you get Time Back. Especially on Aging Athletes. They treated Poole like A Super Star which validated his cockyness and Big mouth For No reason. the constant need to shoot the Technical Free Throw Over Steph was a Good indication of his Toxicity.

[@all4him126]

@@juliusperseus8612 he was supposed to take a cue from the system's superstar, Steph, like even all the vets do. Unfortunately he got paid& suddenly discovered he knew better than Kerr and Steph. Messed up the locker room and almost took jk along. Still lessons learned. Locker room cohesion was a major factor for the new pieces

[@HybridbasketballPH]

Gary Payton Gary Payton II The Legacy Is Still Continuing To This Day

[@gonzaloveloso2891]

He is truly his Father's son.

[@rayray5561]

The best on ball and perimeter defender in the game today

[@owssss]

"Dribble infront of GPII at your own risk"

[@justdax601]

Very entertaining

[@yellowyellow7374]

I like his smile 😊

[@adventurouspeach9043]

Cant wait to see GP2 this season..💛💙💛💙💛#youngglove

[@Pettychris85]

Like Father Like Son 💯💪🏾

[@carlossousafigueiredo6813]

"GP are u with me?"

[@shakibahmed6462]

Best defender in the league

[@raurmanproductions3438]

Yet he has no All-Defensive Team selections, how is that possible?

[@all4him126]

He doesn't start. Smart's not better than GP2

[@kitanat9944]

GP2 is a menace to Jokic 😂

[@sadface-mu5wm]

i love gp II

[@markeesebutler]

The games will not sound the same anymore without these voices we hear in the video

[@Dylannnnnio]

Is he related to Gary payton of Lakers back then?

[@zm0neyy]

He definitely can be used on ANY team

[@PeterMJohns13]

Blocked jokic 4 times in the same video that’s crazy

[@R711]

Gp for president

[@Baztation]

I miss GP2 PLAYING

[@lancevandeuer]

My favourite my lovemost player gp2

[@reidpledger2358]

I swear the warriors have beef with the kings