Warriors backcourt gate: It s an interesting season, and each of us is sacrificing ourselves

Golden State Warriors were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves with a total score of 1-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and stopped in the Western Conference semi-finals. After the series, the Warriors held a press conference, and the team's substitute backcourt Gary Payton II was interviewed by reporters. He was also asked about the team's performance this season and how the team rotates personnel after personnel changes.

When asked how to evaluate the team's performance this season, Payton Jr. said: It's a very interesting season. The whole season was full of fun but there were some special things, we went through a lot of new things, and our performance throughout the season was definitely ups and downs. Peyton Jr. was then asked about how the team coordinated rotation and player sacrifice after Jimmy Butler joined the team. Peyton continued: After the transaction, our team reached a consensus immediately. We must forget our personal data and fight for everyone in the locker room, especially for the few remaining peaks of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Everyone is fully committed after completing the deal, and we will also fill each other's position on the defensive end, which is also an important factor in our ability to successfully enter the playoffs.

In the NBA regular season this season, Payton Jr. made a total of 62 appearances in 82 games, averaging 15 minutes of playing time, averaging 6.5 points, 3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks, as well as 0.6 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 57.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%, and free throw shooting percentage of 71.1%. During the playoffs, Payton Jr. made a total of 11 appearances in 12 games, averaging 16.4 minutes per game, with averaging 4.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals, 0.5 turnovers and 1.9 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 44.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.1%. Although he is just a substitute and his performance during the playoffs is a disaster, Payton Jr.'s salary this season is as high as $9.13 million, and this summer, Payton Jr. will become a full free agent. Next, the Warriors also need to think carefully about Payton's future. Payton's value in the team looks really more and more limited, which can be fully reflected in the playoffs. His disadvantages on the offensive end are very obvious, and he actually cannot play a good role on the defensive end. I don't know if the Warriors will give Payton Jr. a contract and keep him on the team this summer.