Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Blazers has shed some light on Gary Payton II’s delayed return to the court. Prior to the Blazers game against Golden State Warriors, Billups told media, including Warriors reporter Kerith Burke, that Payton II had been medically cleared to play but is still working on the mental side.
Here’s Chauncy Billups pregame on the mental side of GP2’s injury recovery. GP2 has been cleared to play but remains out. pic.twitter.com/TJMDMHq2yW
— Kerith Burke (@KerithBurke) December 31, 2022
“He’s working his behind off to get back, he’s close, very close.