Insider claims Gary Payton II is on the Lakers' radar
The Los Angeles Lakers would love to acquire a guard who would give them some effective point-of-attack defense, as well as some 3-point shooting. One player who is still available and seems to fit that description is Gary Payton II.
Payton just switched his representation to Bill Duffy, who is the agent of Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton. ClutchPoints insider Anthony Irwin claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Payton is "very much on the Lakers' radar."
Payton, 32, has historically been a decent 3-point shooter, although his 3-point efficiency has fluctuated from season to season. He's mostly known for his defense as well as his athleticism, and he was a key role player for the Golden State Warriors when they won the NBA championship in 2022.
He's the son of Hall of Famer Gary Payton, one of the greatest defensive players in the history of basketball. The elder Payton spent the 2003-04 season with the Lakers.
This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Insider claims Gary Payton II is on the Lakers' radar
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