Gary Payton is a former NBA point guard who was born on July 23, 1968 in Oakland, CA. He was nicknamed "The Glove" for his defensive prowess and was a nine-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA First Team selection. He is best known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics from 1990 to 2003.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $130 million (2024)
About
NBA point guard known as "The Glove" who starred for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1990 to 2003. He was named to nine NBA All-Star games and was a 2-time All-NBA First Team selection.
Before Fame
Set Oregon State school records in points, field goals, three pointers, assists, and steals.
Trivia
After his time with Seattle, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics before joining the Miami Heat in 2005 and winning his first and only NBA Championship with the team in 2006.
Family Life
Married childhood sweetheart Monique James on July 26, 1997. He has three sons: Julian, Gary Jr., and Gary II, who plays basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks. He also has a daughter named Raquel.
Associated With
He and Shawn Kemp made up an entertaining duo on the SuperSonics for a number of years.