Gary Payton II: Honoring Legacy in Seattle

0:00It's March 7th for the Golden State Warriors. Let's get into it. Gary Payton, the second, has spent six seasons with the Golden State Warriors as a key defender and fan favorite. In a recent interview, he shared that if the NBA brings back a team in Seattle, he'd request a trade there. The old Seattle Supersonic's franchise holds special meaning for him. Payton bounced around G-League teams early on before finding his spot with the Warriors. He's built a strong reputation on the court, helping the team as a reliable glue guy, fans there love him, but Seattle pulls at his heart. His dad, Gary Payton's senior, starred for the Supersonic's for 13 years. The elder Payton set franchise records in assists and steals, made nine All-Star teams and took them to the NBA Finals. It's a legacy the sun wants to honor. Payton, the second, says, he's happy in Golden State and loves it there. Still, he couldn't pass up playing in Seattle if the chance comes. He figures his dad already knows he'd jump at it, even without talking it over.

1:01NBA Commissioner Adam Silver mentioned last year that expansion talks could wrap up around 2026. Payton, the second, his free agency after the 2025-26 season, but Warriors fans hope he stays put. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Your pillow just got smarter? It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com