Gary Payton II has been rocking the court lately! The 32-year-old guard has been working hard for the Warriors‘ agenda off the bench. He has established himself as a proactive defender. Of course, he learned it from the best: Gary Payton Sr. However, he has turned up the heat on the offensive end too.

With Stephen Curry attracting a lot of defenders to his side, the opponents often leave Payton wide open. And he seemed to have worked on his perimeter shooting, drilling three-pointers for fun. Moreover, the Jimmy Butler fever took over GP2 also, as he recorded his career-high 26 points against the Trail Blazers including 4 three-pointers. Now that he has proved himself to be a valuable asset, will the Dubs extend his contract? Let’s find out. 

What is Gary Payton II’s salary? How much does the Warriors star make in a year? 

Unlike his father, Gary Payton II hasn’t had a stable run in the league. Starting his career with the Houston Rockets in the 2016-17 season, the star defender has represented a total of 6 franchises. However, he recently found his calling with the Bay Area team, as he spent most of his career under Curry’s shelter. He even won a ring under the Dubs’ fold.

So, how much does he earn annually? Even though he was part of the Warriors’ championship journey in the 2022 playoffs, the team had to let him go in the 2022-23 mid-season to the Trail Blazers. At that time, he had signed a 3-year contract for $26.1 million. However, in the very next season, the Dubs once again roped him in. 

With the Warriors, he will earn $9.1 million for the 2024-25 season, as he exercised his player option. Moreover, he will become an unrestricted free agency in the next season, leaving the door wide open for the Dubs. With the team poised to make wonders in the playoffs, what will be Payton’s future? Only time will tell. 

How much has Gary Payton II made over the years in the NBA? 

It’s surprising to know that Gary Payton has a total career earnings of only $30.2 million. Out of which, $26.1 million is part of his recently signed three-year contract. In his 8-season-long career, the star guard hasn’t cracked a major deal. Will the 2025 playoff run open up the financial door for the 32-year-old? 

After going undrafted in 2016, the Houston Rockets recognized his talent in the 2016 Summer League and offered him a 2-year rookie contract for $1.4 million. The H-Town moved him to the Bucks in the next season, where he held a two-way contract. Similarly, he hopped around teams like the Lakers, Wizards, and Trail Blazers for camp invites, two-way, and 10-day contracts. Eventually, he landed in the Warriors in the 2020-21 season. 

Until then, he hadn’t played more than 29 games in a season. In the 2021-22 season, Steve Kerr actively brought him into the mix where he averaged 17.6 minutes per game and recorded a career-high 7.1 points per game. Anyway, now that he is eligible for an extension, Payton might cash his biggest check in the summer.

What are Gary Payton II’s endorsements? What’s his net worth?

It’s easier to track the net worth and investments of A-listers. But when it comes to players like GP2, who often get overshadowed by Stephen Curry, it’s hard to collect information. Anyway, here’s what we could do. While we don’t have enough data to state the baller’s recent net worth, as of 2023, he was worth $5 million.

Investments

Payton recently announced his investment in a black-owned premium water brand called SUPLMNT. He reportedly invested in the company in February. The way GP detailed the story behind his investment proved that it was a passion project. Thanks to Langston Morris-Walker, the baller’s manager, for introducing the product.

“Langston had brought SUPLMNT to me, sent me a couple of bottles… I messed around with it for a week or so. Ever since then, it’s just been a part of my daily routine. It was something that we both thought would fit into my schedule, his schedule and mine, and his lifestyle,” said Payton via Forbes.

This was all we could dig into about Payton’s financial endeavors. If you know more, let us know in the comments.