Gary Dwayne Payton is an American former professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals. He has also played with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles La...
Julian Payton, Raquel Payton, Gary Payton II, Gary Payton, Jr.
Parents
Al Payton, Annie Payton
Siblings
Brandon Payton
Nicknames
Gary Dwayne Payton , The Glove
Awards
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, All-NBA Team, NBA All-Defensive Team, NBA All-Rookie Team, Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
Movies
Sonicsgate, Hood Hoops
Star Sign
Leo
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Fact
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Won his first NBA Championship as a member of the Miami Heat. He is undecided about his return for another season. [June 2006]
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Traded to Milwaukee along with Desmond Mason, from Seattle Supersonics, for Ray Allen, Kevin Ollie and Ronald Murray [February 2003]
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Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
Seattle Supersonics All-Time Three Points Attempted Leader (2,741).
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Seattle Supersonics All-Time Three Points Made Leader (883).
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Voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1996.
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Is the Seattle SuperSonics' all-time leader in points, assists and steals.
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8-time NBA All-Star.
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Played basketball for USA in 1996 Olympic Games. Won the 1995-1996 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Owns a clothing line, called "Glove Wear". He has a charity organization, the Gary Payton Foundation.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Fox Sports Live
2013
TV Series
Fear Not
2011
Senator Todd
Like Mike
2002
Gary Payton
The Breaks
1999
Man Quizzing Derek in Prison
Arli$$
1998
TV Series
Gary Payton
Eddie
1996
Rumeal Smith
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1996
TV Series
Gary Payton
White Men Can't Jump
1992
Street Court Baller (uncredited)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gone in an Instant
2015
Documentary
Himself
The Sub
2013
TV Mini-Series
Himself
Jim Rome on Showtime
2012
TV Series
Himself
Occupy Ball Street
2012
Short
Himself
NBA Hardwood Classics
2011
TV Series
Himself
Rome Is Burning
2006-2011
TV Series
Himself - Alone with Rome / NBA Analyst / Correspondent / ...
Sonicsgate
2009
Documentary
Himself - NBA Player
Hood Hoops
2005
Video documentary
Before, During and 'After the Sunset'
2005
Video documentary
Himself
The 2004 NBA Finals
2004
TV Mini-Series
Himself (Guard - LA Lakers)
After the Sunset
2004
Himself
ESPY Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
TV Series
Himself
ESPY Awards
2003
TV Special
Himself
Hooked: The Legend of Demetrius Hook Mitchell
2003
Documentary
2003 NBA All-Star Game
2003
TV Special
Himself
2002 NBA All-Star Game
2002
TV Special
Himself
1st Annual BET Awards
2001
TV Special
Himself
2001 NBA All-Star Game
2001
TV Special
Himself
2000 NBA All-Star Game
2000
TV Movie
Himself
Charlie Hustle: Blueprint of Self-Made Millionaire