It's not clear why Gary Payton II had to suddenly leave for the locker room early on in Game 4 against the Lakers.
Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being called for a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on May 8, 2023, in Los Angeles.guard Gary Payton II was able to return to the floor in Game 4 against the Lakers after he abruptly rushed off the court.
With 6:29 left in the first quarter, and while Golden State was on defense, the 30-year-old Payton walked over to the Dubs bench and started signaling to his coaches that he needed to come out of the game. As the Warriors got the rebound off a LeBron James miss, Payton headed toward the bench. Unfortunately, the rest of the team didn't get the message that Payton was coming off, and Draymond Green ended up making a pass to the Lakers bench while trying to swing the ball around.Reporters in Los Angeles noted that Payton ran toward the locker room once the ball went out of bounds.
It's not clear what caused Payton to leave the floor suddenly, though many online sleuths have tried to figure out the exact reason for the departure. Payton was back on the bench shortly after he left, and, at the start of the second quarter, he was able to reenter the game.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Warriors put Gary Payton II in starting lineup for Game 4 vs. Lakers: reportGary Payton II has been upgraded from rotation player to starter.
Read more »
Amid playoffs, Warriors Gary Payton II quietly celerbrates earning his college degreeWhile the Warriors headlines have focused on their fight in the Western Conference Playoffs on a road to another possible championship, Golden State guard Gary Payton II (GP2) has quietly celebrated an off-the-court feat of his own: The 30-year-old NBA star has earned his college degree.
Read more »
Amid playoffs, Warriors Gary Payton II quietly celebrates earning his college degreeWhile the Warriors headlines have focused on their fight in the Western Conference Playoffs on a road to another possible championship, Golden State guard Gary Payton II (GP2) has quietly celebrated an off-the-court feat of his own: The 30-year-old NBA star has earned his college degree.
Read more »
UA shut out by Air Force, ending 9-game home winning streak; rubber game SundayThe Arizona baseball team lost 5-0 to Air Force on Saturday night at Hi Corbett Field, ending the Wildcats' nine-game home winning streak; the series finale is slated for 1 p.m. Sunday.
Read more »
Dub Nation packs Thrive City to capacity as Warriors fall to Lakers in game 3 of semifinalsWarriors fans had high hopes, despite this game being the first away game of the series.
Read more »
Game Day: Lakers’ Game 3 formula looks familiarIt’s all about the paint, and AD bringing his A game instead of his D game.
Read more »