• Gary Payton II after practice, day before Timberwolves, on how he feels: “Feels good. Starting to feel like myself. Excited to get back to it… with the guys, ramp this up for this home stretch.”
• On re-integrating with the team: “Riding a bike. Add a couple pegs to the back… I know where they like to be.”
• On the difference between last year and this year’s team: “We’re just younger… coming off the bench, but it’s more energy… play around for this last week.”
• On playing the rim-running position: “Well, yeah, it’s kinda how I play… get back to what we do normally. I’m a guard.”
• On how he got back: “More and more I feel like myself… working through all the little pains, little bumps and bruises.”
• On knowing how to ramp-up with the team: “It’s just reps… maintenance and fine-tuning… had a little time… ready to go.”
• On how to be a leader for the youngsters: “Just go out there and play… speaks louder than talking to the guys. Lead by example… intensity and get back to what we’re doing… thrilled to play with all the guys on the bench mob.”
NOTE: From Golden State Warriors practice, day before Minnesota Timberwolves, held at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. WE WILL GO LIVE WITH MIN-GSW ON SUN 3/26 AT 5:30PM PDT TIPOFF.
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