Even when he’s sidelined with an injury, Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors keeps winning. Payton won the newly-renamed Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for 2022 after his extensive community service efforts, in particular his work with children who have learning disabilities.
Payton received the honor, formerly known as the NBA Cares Community Assist Award, primarily due to the work his GPII foundation does for children with dyslexia. Payton, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in second grade, spent his breakout season with the Warriors constantly meeting with and encouraging young people with learning disabilities.