Gary Payton is an American basketball player that currently plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA.
Fast Facts:
- Born: July 23, 1968
- Birthplace: Oakland, California
- Position: Point Guard
- His nickname is "The Glove"
- Selected to the NBA All-Star Team nine times
- Member of the gold medal-winning 1996 and 2000 U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Teams
- Considered one the greatest point guards in NBA history
Gary Payton Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Miami Heat
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'4
- Weight: 190
- Years Pro: 17
Gary Payton Timeline
July 23, 1968: Born
1990: Drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics
1994-2002: Selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team a record nine times
2003: Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
2004: Traded to the Boston Celtics
2005: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks, dropped then re-signed with Boston Celtics
2006: Signs with the Miami Heat where he finally won his first NBA Championship