He has the exact first and last name of his more famous father, an NBA Hall of Famer who mean-mugged his way through 17 seasons.
But Gary Payton II isn’t trying to let his dad’s name determine his fate.
Payton seeks to make his own name, hoping his skills from playing at Oregon State and his talent in the pre-draft workout Wednesday are what attracted the Clippers to him.
He’s a point guard, like his dad was, but Payton said he doesn’t “talk trash” like his father.
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“Just enjoy the process,” Payton said was the advice his dad gave him.