Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. [1] (born July 23, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, he is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics , where he holds franchise records in ...

Gary Payton. Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. (The Glove, GP) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-4, 180lb (193cm, 81kg) Born: July 23, 1968 in Oakland, California us. Relatives: Son Gary Payton II. College: Oregon State. High School: Skyline in Oakland, California

Gary Payton (born July 23, 1968, Oakland, California, U.S.) is an American basketball player who is regarded as one of the most tenacious defenders in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Gary Payton was a nine-time NBA All-Star and nine-time All-Defensive First Team member. He redefined the guard position with his defense, one of the few at his position to take over games on the defensive side from the backcourt.

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Gary Payton played 17 seasons for 5 teams, including the SuperSonics and Heat. He averaged 16.3 points, 6.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 1,335 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 9 All-Star games.

Jan 3, 2022 · Payton wasn’t a great shooter (31.7% in his career from 3-point range), but he averaged more than 20 points per game in seven of his 17 seasons. He was able to beat you on both ends of the floor...

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