Gary Payton was born in Oakland, California, in 1968. He grew up playing basketball with his older brother and neighborhood friends, and quickly developed a passion for the sport. Payton attended Skyline High School where he stood out as a talented basketball player. He then went on to play college basketball at Oregon State University, where he set several records and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1990. More about Gary Payton
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After his successful college career, Payton was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1990. He spent the next 13 seasons with the team, becoming one of the most recognizable players in the league. Known for his tenacious defense and ability to score from anywhere on the court, Payton was a nine-time NBA All-Star and won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 1996. He helped lead the SuperSonics to the NBA Finals in 1996, where they lost to the Chicago Bulls. In 2006, Payton was traded to the Miami Heat and played a key role in the team’s championship run that year. He retired in 2007 after 17 seasons in the NBA, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest point guards of all time.In total, we tracked 2345 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Gary Payton (Signed Original Artwork: Jerry Rice, Steve Largent, Jamal Crawford, Gary Payton) was sold in November 2018 for $2550.00 while the cheapest item (Gary Payton Signed Autograph 4x6 Photo Astronaut NASA Spaceflight Engineer Auto) found a new owner for $0.01 in January 2023. The month with the most items sold (49) was June 2022 with an average selling price of $66.00 for an autographed item of Gary Payton. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2018 with $1306.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2010. In average, an autographed item from Gary Payton is worth $30.00.
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Warriors provide Chris Paul, Gary Payton II injury updates (11/30/23): The Warriors provided an update on Chris Paul and Gary Payton II's respective injuries Thursday.
Report: GP2 sidelined ‘indefinitely' for Warriors with torn calf (11/30/23): Gary Payton II reportedly will miss an extended amount of time for the Warriors after suffering a significant calf injury against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Warriors guard Gary Payton II out indefinitely with torn right calf after leavin (11/30/23): Gary Payton II hopped off the court in pain after injuring his right calf on Tuesday night in Sacramento, and did not return.
Kerr highlights underrated key to Payton's game on display vs. Spurs (11/25/23): Warriors coach Steve Kerr called attention to an underrated Gary Payton II trait after Friday's NBA In-Season Tournament win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Payton views Warriors' NBA In-Season Tournament games as ‘money time' (11/25/23): Gary Payton II knows what's on the line in the Warriors' NBA In-Season Tournament games.
Warriors' GP2 soars for epic chase-down block on Wembanyama (11/2023): Gary Payton II forever can say that he swatted 7-foot-4 rookie Victor Wembanyama.
Warriors rookie Podziemski taking Payton's defensive advice to heart (10/2023): Advice from Gary Payton II after Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski first entered Saturday's game brought him back to his comfort zone.
Former Boston point guard Gary Payton, Sr. believes an NBA return to Seattle is (06/2023): ""I think we have got a good chance of getting (an NBA team in Seattle) back in 2025-26," said Payton.
Gary Payton II sensed different vibe from Warriors after mid-season return (05/2023): Gary Payton II couldn't help but notice a different vibe with the Warriors after returning to the team in a mid-season trade.
Gary Payton II again defies size as Warriors' ultimate weapon in Game 5 win (04/2023): Gary Payton II again defied size in the Warriors' crucial Game 5 win against the Kings.
Gary Payton II issues warning to NBA teams not fearing Warriors this season (03/2023): Gary Payton II has a very simple message to those teams that claim not to fear the defending champions.
Warriors' Gary Payton II clarifies taking Toradol, current physical status (02/2023): Gary Payton II explained his use of a painkiller while playing through injury with the Blazers.
Gary Payton II listed as available for Trail Blazers debut Monday vs. Pistons (01/2023): Payton signed with the Blazers after a breakout season with the Warriors
Warriors still miss Gary Payton II after discovering his true NBA value (12/2022): Gary Payton II is the rarest of the rare, a great and popular teammate who at 6-foot-3 can defend four positions so well that it can change the tone of the game.
Can Jonathan Kuminga fill Warriors' Gary Payton II void as bench spark? (11/2022): Jonathan Kuminga is starting to show what he can bring to the Warriors in the short term, with long-term star potential.
Gary Payton II to miss start of season, still recovering from abdominal surgery (10/2022): Payton will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Gary Payton II undergoes surgery (09/2022): Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II underwent an off-season procedure in July to address a core muscle injury. Source: Portland Trail Blazers @ NBA.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Vorkunov @ MikeVorkunov Gary Payton II underwent surgery in July ...
Why Warriors won't find next Gary Payton II with final NBA roster spot (08/2022): Gary Payton II's season was a fantastic journey the likes of which rarely occur in the NBA.
Five underrated NBA free agent signings, including Blazers landing Gary Payton I (07/2022): These players aren't necessarily big names, but they could have a big impact
NBA free agency 2022: How Warriors could replace Gary Payton II (06/2022): If Gary Payton II doesn't return to the Warriors, here's what Golden State could do next.
Gary Payton II surprised with Community Assist Award at Warriors practice (05/2022): Payton earned the award for his work advocating for those with dyslexia.
Gary Payton II shines in Warriors' grimy series-clinching win over Nuggets (04/2022): Gary Payton II delivered a gritty performance in the Warriors' series-clinching win over the Nuggets in Game 5.
Gary Payton II to return on Sunday? (03/2022): Chris Haynes: Golden State Warriors defensive specialist Gary Payton II (left knee soreness) is targeting a return on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs after being sidelined for two weeks, league sources tell @YahooSports. Source: Twitter ...
Gary Payton II with a 2-pointer vs the Dallas Mavericks (02/2022): Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors) with a 2-pointer vs the Dallas Mavericks, 02/27/2022
How Gary Payton II integrated himself into Warriors' top-ranked defense (01/2022): Gary Payton II explains how he developed into such an important part of the Warriors' elite defense.
Gary Payton II with a dunk vs the Denver Nuggets (12/2021): Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors) with a dunk vs the Denver Nuggets, 12/28/2021
Steph Curry sends Gary Payton II flying on chest bump after 3-point barrage (11/2021): Gary Payton II and the rest of the Warriors might think twice next time a pumped-up Steph Curry is ready for a chest bump.
Former NBA All-Star Gary Payton accepts college head coaching job at Lincoln Uni (06/2021): Payton, a nine-time All-Star, will be the first basketball coach at Oakland's Lincoln University
Warriors to sign Gary Payton II, son of Hall of Fame point guard, for remainder (05/2021): Payton has appeared in 10 games for Golden State this season
Warriors sign Gary Payton II, son of Hall of Fame point guard, to second 10-day (04/2021): Payton played in five games for the Warriors during his first 10-day contract
Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton says he wants to start career as NBA coach (10/2020): Payton retired from the game in 2007
Giannis will have to prove himself in the playoffs (11/2019): While the Greek Freak dropped 50 points on the Utah Jazz – Gary Payton, Brian Shaw and Tas Melas say the Bucks' postseason success will show how much Giannis has really improved.
The Bounce - Did Joel Embiid handle the KAT fight right? (10/2019): Stephanie Ready, Quentin Richardson and Gary Payton react to Wednesday night’s tussle between the 76ers and Timnberwolves stars - and the ensuing Instagam back-and-forth.
Vipers Reacquire Gary Payton II (02/2019): The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, NBA G League Affiliate of the Houston Rockets, announced today that the team has reacquired point guard Gary Payton II.
Gary Payton II: Let go by Washington (01/2019): Gary Payton II: Let go by Washington
No-brainer: With stock rising, SLCC alum Gary Payton II chooses chasing diploma, (03/2015): Once considered a non-prospect son of an NBA legend, SLCC alum Gary Payton II blossomed immediately at Oregon State. But...
Could Gary Payton II win Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year?: Oregon State Beav (02/2015): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Gary Payton II, Oregon State Beavers guard, to face former suitor in Arizona Sta (01/2015): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Gary Payton II delivers rare rough outing in loss to Quinnipiac: Oregon State Be (12/2014): Payton was a nonfactor much of the game, going scoreless with one rebound, three assists and four steals in 26 foul-plagued minutes.
Gary Payton II battles through illness in loss to Auburn: Oregon State men's bas (11/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Gary Payton II on his path to Oregon State, trash talk and Ronda Rousey: Beavers (10/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Gary Payton won’t be mentoring Giannis Antetokounmpo after all (09/2014): Bucks head coach Jason Kidd refutes an earlier report that said this was in the works.
Nicole Murphy spotted with Gary Payton after split with Michael Strahan (08/2014): Nicole Murphy has been spotted Gary Payton these days. And she has finally opened up on her breakup with fiance of 2 years, Michael Strahan. She said that the rift between her and Michael Strahan...
Gary Payton on becoming an assistant coach: “I’m getting interested now” (07/2014): As tight as he is with Kidd, do you really think Payton would choose Milwaukee over Los Angeles?
Gary Payton II, Chai Baker still coming to Oregon State, incoming coach Wayne Ti (05/2014): Tinkle is set to be introduced as OSU's new coach on Wednesday evening.
Gary Payton on Today’s Point Guards: ‘Not on My Level’ (04/2014): The post Gary Payton on Today’s Point Guards: ‘Not on My Level’ (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline .
Gary Payton believes son will help alleviate Beavers' turnover woes: Oregon Stat (03/2014): Payton II is more concerned with protecting the basketball than hanging gaudy numbers.
Gary Payton Dislikes ‘Basically Everything’ About the NBA Today (01/2014): Hall of Famer Gary Payton recently blasted the state of the game today — The Glove laments the supposed lack of defense, elite point guard play, the rise in the importance of the three-point shot, and the outlawing of rough play.
Gary Payton wants you to leave Kobe alone ... he was close to tears (11/2013): Kobe Bryant has been receiving a lot of criticism about his new contract worth over $48 million and his former teammate "The Glove" is tired of the "Black Mamba" bashing. Check out this emotional rant he went on.
Gary Payton previews the NBA season (10/2013): Legendary basketball star tells Gary Payton joined Hawksbee and Jacobs to discuss the upcoming NBA season. Your browser does not support the audio element.
How many “real” point guards are there in the NBA? Gary Payton says three. (09/2013): The NBA game is different then when Gary Payton was a lock down defender on his way to a Hall of Fame career — in 2000 the NBA took away hand checking and any contact on the perimeter, a year later zone defenses were permitted again in the NBA. Payton told us at PBT earlier…
Gary Payton Says He Nearly Retired After His Rookie Season (08/2013): Frustrated with his play and the coaching in Seattle very early on in his career, Hall of Famer Gary Payton says he almost walked away from the game entirely . Per NBA.com : ‘I was thinking about it,’ Payton said in a phone conversation from his home in Las Vegas.
Gary Payton Fills In For a Rec-League Hoops Team (06/2013): SPONSORED BY MILLER 64 Hall of Fame point guard, Gary Payton, interrupts an intramural league and then joins the underdog team. Will the addition of one of the greatest players to ever walk on the court guarantee a win? Watch and find out.
Gary Payton named Grand Marshal of Seafair Torchlight Parade (05/2013): Former Seattle Sonics superstar guard Gary Payton will serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s Seafair Torchlight Parade, the summer festival announced Friday. “We’re honored that Gary is serving in the Grand Marshal role and welcome him to the Seafair family,” Seafair Presiden
Gary Payton’s double humblebrag (04/2013): by Sean Highkin, USA TODAY Sports … [For more on Gary Payton's outstanding double humblebrag, click here.]
Gary Payton, Hardaway lead list of Hall of Fame finalists (02/2013): HOUSTON (AP) Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond were among 12 finalists announced Friday for election into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame nominee Gary Payton 'one of the great competitors,' Blazers coach T (01/2013): The former Oregon State star was strong willed and tenacious, said Stotts, who coached him in Seattle.
Avery Bradley draws Gary Payton comparison from Boston Celtics teammate Jason Te (11/2012): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines...
Q+A: Gary Payton (10/2012): The Glove discusses his partnership with AND 1 Live, his NBA playing days and much more.
Gary Payton To Join AND 1 Live Tour As Head Coach (09/2012): Gary Payton is returning to basketball—as head coach for the AND1 Live Tour. AND1 will be in Harlem, New York on October 2 for a press conference and basketball clinic at the Dunlevy Millbank Children Center, where The Glove will be introduced as head man.
Lakers News: Will Steve Nash Have a Bigger Impact in L.A. Than Gary Payton? (07/2012): Will Steve Nash help deliver another championship to Los Angeles?
The IBL this Week: Andre Murray Has Big Weekend, Gary Payton Visits Olympia, Sla (06/2012): Vancouver's Andre Murray named POTW Vancouver Volcanoes guard Andre Murray has been selected as the International Basketball League's Player of the Week after averaging 31 points and 8 rebounds per game in two games last weekend.
AquaSox Welcome Sonics Great Gary Payton on July 26 (04/2012): EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett AquaSox and Principal Financial Group are proud to announce that Seattle SuperSonics legend Gary Payton will make a special appearance at the ballpark on Thursday, July 26th.
Oregon State Beavers basketball: Can Gary Payton turn Jared Cunningham into Jere (02/2012): Former OSU great Gary Payton says he taught Jeremy Lin to spin.