Gary Payton II Has Mastered The Art Of Playing Freely

That was an ugly ass game, on the second night of a back-to-back, both Charlotte and Golden State couldn’t find the net much, but it was the return of Gary Payton II that I wanted to focus on today. GP2 was able to finish tic-tac-toe plays and make defensive adjustments that sparked Warriors buckets, so let’s break down his return.

[@Granaidh]

I love GP2, the way he rubs his hand in glee after a good play :) I also love your breakdown of the individuals play in the game. Thank you

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Thank you appreciate the support! Feel free to share! And my favorite has got to be the head scratch after a poster dunk

[@Granaidh]

Oh! I've not noticed that one. Will have to watch it again@@warriorsbreakdown

[@bobbresnahan8397]

GP3 is my favorite Warrior. Has been ever since he came. I love D and I love intensity and focus. Who does that bring to mind.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Draymond Green of course! Lol

[@kalicro]

I love GP3 too, my second player just happens to be CP2

[@JomMatucus]

@@warriorsbreakdownhahahaha maybe

[@warriorsbreakdown]

@@kalicro Lmfaoooo

[@TheLamiNelson]

"I love D" is a wild ass comment without context 😂😅

[@justinjayankura8676]

My fav player! I like how unpredictable his playing is. Very fun to watch. I have two of his jerseys, hope I will get him to sign them one day.

[@tigacainta]

GP2 is a Gem for the Warriors.. always ready to make an impact.. does NOT need the ball in his hands.. knows his role.. provides the D that switches the momentum for his TEAM..

[@Teek4Tat]

Gotta love GP2 he’s just sunshine in human form His energy is infectious and he’s a game changer

[@esthermcdonald2297]

GPII is my favorite player as well! I love watching him.

[@traezaX1]

Excellent work bro 🙌🙏🙌

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Appreciate it guy!

[@dubs460]

"both teams shot like guys at LA Fitness" lmao

[@warriorsbreakdown]

I meannnnn shit it was awful to watch lmaooo

[@heromiIes]

@@warriorsbreakdown Indeed it was. That better be the worse the Warriors play for the rest of the season. I had to turn the TV off.

[@Teek4Tat]

@dubs😂😂😂😂 that’s funny

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

GP2 is a beast and was instrumental to the warriors last championship run! They need to get rid of cp3 and just bring back Otto porter is he’s healthy 🫡

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Well Otto Porter hasn't played meaningful minutes since he left lol. In an ideal world I would agree but right now probably isn't the best time haha

[@hectorbabantojr.9073]

as a long time warriors fan GP2 is my second fav in this team, he's love on the game is par on SC30 but on the defensive side. Great job for the management for taking him back, other teams are sleeping on him.

[@Teek4Tat]

Great watch , thank you 😊

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Appreciate it!

[@rosaarmenta4838]

I LOVE Gp2 I GO GLAD HE CAME BACK YO THE WARRIORS . HE IS A GREAT PLAYER. BLESS YOU & ALL. THE WARRIORS.. LOVE YOU WARRIORS.. 💙💛❤️💙💛

[@helenponferrada9048]

He inherit the style of eggy and its so nice🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@westcoast9285]

I been showing love to GP2 since he was a Santa Cruz Warrior. The fact he came off a G-League chip & got some scheme time in with the Dubs late that year where they lost to Memphis before they went to win a chip. I knew he needed to be a part of this team: Culture fit, roster fit, mentality fit plus he’s from the Bay with that grind mentality doing all the little things to get wins.

[@TruTraqhead331]

I didn't know GP2 was left-handed. The warriors seem to have a few really good left-handed players - Podz, TJD, & GP2. Anyone else ?

[@xiaoxiaojuzi0225]

I didn't know TJD was left handed, I don't see him shoot much except during free throws

[@suradimuhardiono]

I really hope GP2 can stay healthy for the rest of the season....

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Agreed, he needs to prove it

[@HKim0072]

I can barely remember any Warriors being a lefty. Now, there are 3 players.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Ehhh David Lee my guy. Or Biedrins lol

[@SpVde.]

Kelly Oubre and Kent Bazemore

[@warriorsbreakdown]

@@SpVde. Yea they shouldn't count as Warriors. Lolll jk

[@breadinapan8902]

chris mullin?

[@HKim0072]

@@warriorsbreakdown The SF Giants would later win, but it was despite of Zito / Rowand signings. And, the Ws were coming off the Maggette signing and then huge contract for David Lee. I was like WTF are we doing. David Lee? I vaguely remember Lee favoring the left block on post-ups, but could be imagining it. TJD still has a slight advantage now. People don't realize he's left handed at times. (I should remember Biedrins awful free throw shooting, but I don't.)

[@benndarayta9156]

GPII perfectly fits with the gsw system

[@sahbiot]

he was also mic'd up that game lol pure entertainment

[@alexfang6784]

Great breakdown.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Appreciate it man!

[@dogerine]

I prefer he masters the Art of Staying Healthy.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Lmfaoooo I mean you're not wrong haha

[@ronwaldoreyes2162]

GP11 ,DG ,KUMINGA ARE GREAT SUPPORTERS FOR SC /KT and WIGGINS but still needs 1 big man as the maine center piece...

[@min-k2689]

In general most of Warriors players have high IQ. GP2 for instance move so efficiently and know where the ball is likely to head to.

[@heromiIes]

Very good

[@cristopherpaula4566]

Why didn’t Saric cut at 3:30 easy layup for him

[@danhle1032]

Gp2 and pods ❤

[@konga1653]

Can we get some REALISTIC STATS! Plus/minus is almost worthless. Jordan Poole could ruin your plus/minus (one poor defender). To site a player's points per game is almost worthless!!!! Of course it depends on HOW MANY MINUTES THAT PLAYER HAD! For example, look at the offense of TJD PER MINUTE!! A good offensive number is a player that scores half as many points as mins. In other words, a player scoring 15 points in 30 mins is producing well. TDJ often does better than that!!! Forget =/-!! How about taking the number of points, plus rebounds, plus assists, plus blocks, MINUS fouls, minus turnovers, minus half of missed shots (rounded down) -- divided by minutes??? THAT'S A NUMBER! Anything at 50% or better is excellent. The numbers for the for Warriors vs. Wizards were higher than normal. Moody 63% JK 103% Dray 50% Podz 46% Curry 68% Klay 92% GP2 105% Looney 1% CP3 90% TJD 87% and Saric 7%

[@Erusa168]

PAYTON GARY IS THE WARRIOR’S KRYPTONITE FOR THEIR OPPONENT’S STRONG STARS PLAYERS💪🔱⚜️💥🦠🧪🧬⚔️🚷🔥🔐💯‼️❗️

[@jamestinner7046]

You can play freely when all the responsibility isnt fully on you

[@warriorsbreakdown]

You're acting like every player who doesn't have a big responsibility does a great job of playing freely

[@philmccracken179]

GP2 is a dependable roll player between 8 to 10 games a year. He’ll probably get hurt tonight sleeping and be out two months😕

[@sickocell]

6'3"

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Not according to Google and let's be honest, he don't look 6'3 lol

[@Holdemnicely6969]

GP is a super dog ..Give me 3 season in a row of 70 games played that's all I really have to say about GP .

[@username-hs3pc]

He's a dog with intelligence, whereas guys like Royce O'neal, Najr Marshall, and Cam Reddish are just dogs

[@Holdemnicely6969]

@@username-hs3pc Royce is legit I see what your saying about Cam and Najr I'm guessing your saying this because of last night with Jimmy lol

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Yea only issue is staying healthy

[@vanzantihero87]

If only James Wiseman has GP2's IQ.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Big if haha

[@ronwaldoreyes2162]

GSW IS A COMPLETE PACKAGE TERRIFIC PLAYERS THAT CAN SHOOT 3S ,they need only 1 big man to man Jokic ,Howard is one or the x Bigman Of gsw that was not playing and he is not injured now and can play as the big center with DG /LOONEY

[@Justin-q4w6d]

That ain’t Gary Payton son ..more like the late gonzo son haha ..now O’Shea Jackson jr is ice cube son…y’all know Gonzo been in Seattle right ?

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Lol

[@MistressOP]

honestly, they should shift and widen gp2 roles into an iggy type coaching role. So they are using his vision better on the D. The D coach for the warriors is the weakest link right now which hurts the hell out of the offense. Without dray it's not workable. which means the most important part of the warriors play is running down the other team making them tired on offense and defense. which has hurt the hell out of the warriors. I'm not even sure why they are keeping this D coach. He's a freakin joke.

[@VaaDaa2001]

Playing freely? Dude can't even stay on the court.

[@Nirky]

Sadly he's not very important to the team as his availability has always been limited.

[@DeboraThomas-c9c]

You definitely don't watch basketball

[@Nirky]

@@DeboraThomas-c9c I watch and he's often not available. He has limited availability. What are you watching?

[@Nirky]

@@DeboraThomas-c9c That's how I know his availability is limited. Do YOU watch the Dubs? Let me help you understand: GP2 has been available for 21 of our 55 games so far. Need I say more about his limited availability? Or do you (or the 4 mindless individuals who actually agree with you) think being available for only 38% of our games is adequate? You probably have no idea, but his limited availability is not a new thing.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Sure his availability/health can definitely be better, but to say he's not important....yea hot take. Do you remember the 2022 playoffs lol?

[@Nirky]

@@warriorsbreakdown I said he's not that important, not very important. Yes I remember 2022 playoffs. And I remember last year. Do you? Gp2 is just not around enough to make a significant contribution. He's limited by his easily injured body. Not his fault, but it renders him just not very important to the team because he's just not available much. He is healthy now, but in a week or 3 he will pull or strain something and be on the injury list for a month or more. That's just his reality. Maybe we'll get lucky and he will be healthy for the playoffs. It's a crap shoot with him, but obviously the odds are not in our favor.

[@Thekidisalright]

The first 30 sec intro would be nice to see some GP2 clips instead of Steph and Klay since they aren’t the topic of this video, it’s kinda odd to hear you speak about GP2 but the screen shows something completely unrelated.

[@warriorsbreakdown]

Well it's just my intro part for all my videos hahah