Dec 14, 2024 · Gary Payton is the son of father Alfred Owen Payton. Jr. and mother, Annie Payton. He was born on July 23, 1968. Gary Payton’s father passed away in 2015 at 80, while …

His father encouraged him to focus on school, and he was allowed to play again. Throughout his four-year career at Oregon State, he became one of the most decorated basketball players in …

Sep 2, 2015 · When Gary Payton was 7 years old, his father, Al "Mr. Mean" Payton setup a basketball goal by a tree and introduced the game to Gary. From that day on, "Pops" helped …

Mar 20, 2024 · Gary Payton Sr. gave his son the same renowned Oakland, California, tough love that he received from his father, Al “Mr. Mean” Payton. His father’s tough love, Payton Sr. said, …

Payton was born in Seattle to Monique and Gary Payton, while his father was a member of the Seattle SuperSonics. He attended Spring Valley High School where he lettered two years in …

Dec 17, 2023 · Over his 8-year NBA career, Warriors guard Gary Payton II boasts a reputation as a tenacious two-way force. But the 31-year-old guard’s path to championship status with …

Nov 26, 2023 · Gary Dwayne Payton is the father of Gary Payton II. He is a NBA Hall of Famer and one of the best point guards in NBA history. He and his son are the fifth father-son pair to …

Apr 19, 2023 · His father, Gary Payton, is a retired NBA point guard and a Hall of Famer, who played for several teams during his illustrious career, including the Seattle SuperSonics, Miami …

Aug 6, 2024 · A physically active kid, Payton recalled how his father installed a basketball rim on a tree outside his house. This was after Gary’s elder brother, Greg Payton, started playing …

Mar 2, 2016 · Despite the parallels of role and school, Gary II is no clone. The father was a prolific passer who chipped in on the boards; the son's defensive rebound rate (17.6%) ranks first …