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Warriors have committed painful free agency mistake before season even starts

The Golden State Warriors may have only played three preseason games to date, but it's already becoming clear that one of their offseason free agency moves might not have been the right decision.

Gary Payton II hasn't exactly set the world on fire to start proceedings, having looked much like the same player whose offensive limitations are no longer effectively balanced by his previous status as an elite perimeter defender.

Warriors might have made a mistake bringing back Gary Payton II

Payton did have 11 points on a perfect 5-of-5 shooting against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and has knocked down two of his three 3-point attempts in preseason to date.