Los Angeles Clippers work out some familiar names: They have famous names, but the Roman numerals behind them should make something clear. A.J. English III is not the man who played for the Washington Bullets in the early ’90s, and Gary Payton II isn’t the man who defended and yapped his way to the NBA’s Hall of Fame. They’re both close to their own dreams – to play in the NBA – and their last names don’t guarantee anything. But, their proximity to great players? Well, that doesn’t hurt. -- The Orange County Register

Clippers host six players for pre-draft workout: He has the exact first and last name of his more famous father, an NBA Hall of Famer who mean-mugged his way through 17 seasons. But Gary Payton II isn’t trying to let his dad’s name determine his fate. Payton seeks to make his own name, hoping his skills from playing at Oregon State and his talent in the pre-draft workout Wednesday are what attracted the Clippers to him. -- Los Angeles Times