As one of best defensive players of his generation, Gary Payton knows what it takes to thrive on that end of the floor. Not that Kawhi hasn't been doing that, but I think Draymond really deserves to win defensive player of the year." The outspoken stars also host an internet trash talking show, but Payton said he would never play favorites when making his decision. "If he's ready to play, he's going to play," Kerr said. He picked up the slack with Durant and Shaun Livingston out, coming off the bench to score 15 points in Game 2.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 21, 2017 22:52 UTC