Gary Payton II has been a valuable part of the Golden State Warriors rotation in 2021-22, but he could have been the team's video coordinator instead of a player this season.
The 29-year-old was waived before the season and told ESPN's Malika Andrews he was considering a move to an off-court role with the team:
Malika AndrewsBefore the season, Gary Payton II was considering applying for a job with the Warriors… but not as a player. Here’s the story (via NBA Today): <a href="https://t.co/USstlg1U9s">pic.twitter.com/USstlg1U9s</a>
"I was trying to ask for an interview for that job, just to stay around this team and be around the team and see if I can help," Payton said.