NEW YORK -- Gary Payton is so concerned about getting more minutes (and touches), he might want to reassess the value of being expelled from games; Little Noxious, it deserves highlighting, leads the league with four ejections.

What ever happened to Payton's self-righteous chant upon joining the Lakers about the ring being the only thing that matters?

Salary, shots and status are irrelevant, he said, preaching, "I'm all about winning."