Golden State Warriors wing Gary Payton II’s tale is told his own way, through tattoos and grinning at the game of life and basketball.

He’s listed at 6-foot-2, but has a 6-foot-8 wingspan ... That’s not Gary Payton II. Every day his tale is told his own way, through tattoos and grinning at the game of life and basketball ...

For the Cougars to upset the Blue Devils on Saturday night in San Antonio, one of the country’s best defenders will need to limit the country’s best overall player.

Asked to analyze Flagg's game, Sampson — in his 36th year coaching and at his third Final Four and second with Houston — started mentioning players his teams have faced over the years: Carmelo Anthony ...

Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce. "This guy is right there with them," the coach said. "It's hard to say what he's not good at." Flagg, the 18-year-old freshman who is averaging 18.9 points ...

Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce. “This guy is right there with them,” the coach said. “It’s hard to say what he’s not good at.” Flagg, the 18-year-old freshman who is averaging 18 ...

Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce. “This guy is right there with them,” the coach said. “It’s hard to say what he’s not good at.” Flagg, the 18-year-old freshman who is averaging 18 ...