Of course, Gary Payton was also on the invitation list. Normally, Roger's training camp doesn't invite veterans. But Roger wasn't there for the Gloves to pick up a ring; that guy needs to have an impact next season.
And veterans like him often need more time to find their form.
On the first day Payton arrived at the training camp, he still maintained that pride.
In the locker room, he didn't talk to anyone because they were all "ordinary players," not "superstars" like him.
He held himself in high regard, like a noble swan swimming among a bunch of wild ducks.
Seeing Matt Barnes and Jason Richardson playing around childishly in the locker room, Gary Payton sneered: "This is Roger's team, huh?"
Walking onto the court, Gary Payton shouted in the center after warming up: "Who's responsible for my training?"
Joe Abunassar personally stepped up: "Sir, I'm personally in charge of your training."
