Gary Dwayne Payton II is a professional Basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers. He is 30 years old and stands at 6ft 2in, The 30-year-old plays point guard mostly on the court. He played college Basketball for the Oregon State Beavers. he also won the 2022 Championship with the Golden State Warriors.. Here is everything you know about his contract details, net worth, personal life, and career.
Birth Place | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Father’s Name | Gary Payton |
Mother’s Name | Monique James |
Star Sign | Sagittarius |
College | Oregon State University |
Net Worth | $50 million |
Salary | $8.7 million |
Age | 30 |
Date of Birth | December 1, 1992 |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Nationality | American |
NFL Draft Year | 2016 |
NFL Draft Pick | NA |
Playing Career | 2016– Present |
Position | Point guard |
Teams | Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2016–2017) Milwaukee Bucks (2017) Wisconsin Herd (2017) Los Angeles Lakers (2018) South Bay Lakers (2018) Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2018–2019) Washington Wizards (2019) Capital City Go-Go (2019) Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2019) South Bay Lakers (2019) Washington Wizards (2019–2020) Raptors 905 (2021) Golden State Warriors (2021–2022) Portland Trail Blazers (2022–present) |
Wife/Girlfriend | Casey Christa |
Children | NA |
Endorsements | NA |
Originally from Seattle, he started to play basketball at young age His father was involved with the Seattle SuperSonics. He initially ignited his basketball career at Spring Valley High School. He also spent a year swimming. But he graduated from Westwind Preparatory Academy because he got transferred for the last two years there. He was productive and efficient on the court making him one of the top-performing players in his class. Not much is known about his time in High school so it can be said that he was a star player with stellar statistics He was a four-star prospect and received offers from top-tier schools in the country. He initially committed to Saltlake Community College.
He spent 2 years at Saltlake Community college after which he transferred to Oregon State University and became a part of the Oregon State Beavers men’s basketball program he wanted to dominate the court so he spent as much time as he could on the court and was hell-bent on improving his play. His statistics during his freshman are not known but he did really level up his standards in his sophomore season. his father Gary Payton was also a Beaver and a Hall of Famer at Oregon State University. A prodigal son who had to meet high expectations did not disappoint anyone. He was named one of 10 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award for a top point guard of the year. He decided to go for the 2016 NBA draft.
Gary went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, so Payton II joined the Houston Rockets for the 2016 NBA Summer League. From this, he ignited his professional career and has been doing great ever since. wrapping up his NBA career to date he has played 6 seasons for 4 teams, including the Warriors and Wizards. He has averaged 5.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 142 regular-season games. He has won 1 NBA championship.
Current Contract: | 3 yr(s) / $26,145,000 |
Average Salary | $8,715,000 |
Guaranteed at Signing | $26,145,000 |
SIGNED USING | Free Agent/MLE |
Free Agent: | 2025 / UFA |
Gary Perry signed a 26 million dollar deal with the Portland Trail Blazers including an average annual salary o 8 million dollars and 26 million was guaranteed at signing. It can be said that Gary has landed a better deal than most of the players and if he performs well enough on the field, he will soon land a more lucrative deal.
Perry’s net worth is estimated at around $50 million. As a player who has spent some time and at the intermediate point in his NBA career, he has a long way so if he continues to perform well enough on the court and rises through the ranks becoming one of the top players in the league and then the 30-year-old’s net worth will skyrocket earning him ransom amount of riches. His current numbers will increase at the end of his current deal.
Gary is in a relationship with Casey Christa. Casey is seen cheering on her boyfriend during games. It can be said that the couple seems happy together and hope they continue to do so.
What is the net worth of Gary Payton II? |
His net worth is estimated at about $16 million |
When was Gary Payton II drafted? |
He was drafted in 2016. |
How old is Gary Payton II? |
Born on December 1, 1992, He is 30 years old. |
How tall is Gary Payton II? |
He is 6 ft 2 in tall. |
At which position does Gary Payton II? |
He is a Point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. |
Is Gary Payton II married? |
No, but he is in a relationship with Casey Christa. |
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