Gary Payton II has left the Golden State Warriors after he opted out of his contract with the San Francisco team.
According to ESPN the guard has picked up his $9.1 million dollar contract and will have flexibility in choosing his next team.
The son of the legendary Gary Payton has had stints with Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks.
This year, which has been underwhelming for the Golden State Warriors (they missed the playoffs), Gary Payton II averaged 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. He has also won the NBA title with this team back in 2022.