“We’ll have him in certain combinations”: Steven Kerr reveals plans to use Gary Payton II in different manner after returning from injury

Golden State Warriors manager Steven Kerr has revealed his plans to use Gary Payton II in a new role after returning from a long-term injury.

The 31-year-old is expected to return to the mix after spending a lengthy time on the sidelines because of an injury.

Kerr was recently quoted in a report where he stated how he is planning to use his star shooting guard once he will be available for selection.

“Our defense has gotten better. We’ve played with more pace, we’re attacking the rim a little bit more,” he said. “Gary is such an interesting player because he’s almost like a 6’3 power forward in some ways. He’s a little bit lineup dependent; we’ll have him in certain combinations.

“But we absolutely want him to do what he does best, which is to generate steals, deflections, dive to the rim, finish around the basket. And those things, as I said, they kinda fit into the way we’ve been anyway. We’re playing with a little more athleticism, a little more pop and he fits right into that.”

Payton is having a decent season for the Warriors where he is averaging 5.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. In his most recent outing for the side, he ended up registering 11 points to go with four rebounds and two assists.