After dropping the opener in Sin City, the Golden State Warriors finally punched a victory in the Las Vegas Summer League with a win over the Toronto Raptors.
Although Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody impressed again on the way to combining for 32 points during Golden State’s 90-84 win over Toronto, it was Gary Payton II who stole the headlines during Wednesday’s contest.
While recording 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field with five assists, five rebounds and two steals, Payton II notched a highlight-reel dunk in the fourth quarter against the Raptors.
With time ticking away in the final period, the Oregon State product flew through the lane for an eye-popping one-handed tomahawk dunk. Along with most of the Thomas and Mack Center, Golden State’s bench erupted in celebration.
Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:
GARY PAYTON II OH MY 😱🔨
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/WDxNddfrPA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 12, 2021
Payton II’s dunk even caught the eye of the Los Angels Lakers All-Star forward. Following Payton II’s dunk in the summer league, LeBron James chimed in on Twitter, calling the dunk “NASTY.”
Via @KingJames on Twitter:
Gary Payton II that’s was NASTY!! 😤😤😤😤😤
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2021
Payton II and the Warriors will be back on the floor in Las Vegas on Friday at 4 p.m. against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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