After missing three games with a foot injury, Gary Payton II wasted no time making an impact in his return to the court against the San Antonio Spurs. The Golden State Warriors guard helped welcome No. 1 overall pick from the 2023 draft Victor Wembanyama with an emphatic block at the rim.
With Wembanyama running the floor on a fast break, the 6-foot-3 Payton II rose to swipe away the 7-foot-6 rookie’s layup attempt. Payton II sent Wembanyama’s shot into the second row of the crowd sitting on the baseline.
Following Payton II’s block, the Chase Center crowd exploded with a frenzy of cheers.
Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:
GP2 SWATS WEMBY 😱 pic.twitter.com/4DnpZIxr2r
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 25, 2023
Although Wembanyama was blocked early, the No. 1 overall pick impressed during his debut in San Francisco. The French big-man tallied 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 35 minutes.
This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
