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Gary Payton
Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. is a former American professional basketball player who previously played in a point guard position. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics and holds the Seattle franchise record for points, assists, and steals. He has also played with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. Payton won the NBA Championship with Heat in 2006. With the nickname "The Glove" due to his defensive skills, Payton was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Payton is considered by many to be one of the most great point defenders all the time. He is the only point defender to win the NBA's Best Defense Player award. He has been selected nine times to the NBA's All-Power Team, an NBA record he shares with Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant. He's also a nine-time NBA All-Star member and a nine-time All-NBA Team member.
BornJuly 23, 1968, Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in
Listed weight190 lb
High schoolSkyline (Oakland, California)
CollegeOregon State (1986–1990)
NBA draft1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2, Seattle SuperSonics

About Gary Payton

Gary Payton
Gary Payton

Basketball Player Gary Payton was born in Oakland, California, United States on July 23, 1968. He's 55 years old today.

From 1990 through 2003, he was the Seattle SuperSonics' point guard nicknamed as"The Glove". He was a two-time All-NBA First Team selection and appeared in nine NBA All-Star games.

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Gary Payton before becoming famous

Gary Payton was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1968 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

At Oregon State, he set school marks for points, field goals, three-pointers, assists, and steals.

Achievement of Gary Payton

Following his tenure with the Sonics, he went on to play for the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics before joining the Miami Heat in 2005 and earning his first and only NBA Championship with the franchise in 2006.

Gary Payton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

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Gary Payton

On July 26, 1997, he married his childhood sweetheart, Monique James. His three sons are Julian, Gary Jr., and Gary II, who plays basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks. He also has a daughter named Raquel.

Gary Payton on Social Media

Gary Payton's news on his Twitter: @GaryPayton_20.

Gary Payton Collabed with

For many years, he and Basketball Player Shawn Kemp were an entertaining SuperSonics duo.

Gary Payton Income & Net worth

Gary Payton's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a basketball player. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Gary Payton.

Gary Payton Height and Weight

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Latest information about Gary Payton updated on March 24 2023.