2 key three-pointers + the last defense! Payton Jr. doesn’t want to disappoint Curry, and hopes to retire with him

Is 32-year-old Payton getting old? There were only 6 points in the game, but they were two key three-pointers in the fourth quarter when chasing points. It was his dog-skin plaster defense against Fox that made the latter miss the final shot. This is Payton, the best knife-wielding guard around Curry.

On November 15, the Warriors defeated the Spurs 109-108. In this game, the 37-year-old Curry scored 49 points, reappearing the Curry Haotian mode. Payton, who protected Curry, played 15 minutes and 38 seconds, making 2 of 7 in the game, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and scored 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

In the last moment of chasing points in the fourth quarter, 92-100, Payton Jr. made 0 of 2 three-pointers. After receiving a pass from Podemski in the bottom corner, he hit the net hollowly, 95-100, which greatly increased the momentum of the Warriors.

At 98-100, after Curry attracted a double team, he passed the ball to Payton Jr. on the weak side at the top of the arc. Trusting him as always, Payton Jr. made a three-pointer. 101-100, the Warriors were unstoppable.

In the last 6.4 seconds, 109-108, the Warriors led by 1 point. The Spurs had the ball. Payton Jr. defended Fox, but was never shaken off by his opponent. In the end, Fox made a jumper, but Payton Jr. jumped up and reached out to interfere. The basketball missed and the Warriors won.

This is Payton Jr. I remember that when the contract between the Warriors and Kuminga was not finalized this summer, Payton Jr. rejected invitations from other teams and insisted on waiting for the Warriors, eventually returning with a veteran's minimum salary.

Payton Jr. talked about the reasons for returning to the Warriors. He said: "Curry has always persuaded me to stay, and I also hope to play with him for the rest of my career."

Peter feels that Payton Jr. will not want to disappoint a star like Curry who plays well and has good character.