Gary Payton II is a man of the people.
During the second quarter of the Warriors' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at Target Center, the Golden State guard was chasing a loose ball on the sides and his momentum carried him into a fan sitting courtside.
After the brief collision, Payton made sure that the fan's Jordans didn't get scuffed.
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The fan seemed to appreciate Payton's gesture, as he gave the Dubs guard a friendly slap after the play.
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Payton had a solid first half for the Warriors, pouring in 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting and was team-high plus-five in the plus-minus. However, the Warriors trailed Minnesota 68-56 at the break.