Gary Payton NBA Hall of Fame

Gary Payton Hall Of Fame NBA

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Gary Payton

Inducted:
2013

Gary Payton NBA Hall of Fame

Player Stats:

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
190 lb (86 kg)

Born: 
July 23, 1968
Oakland, California, U.S.

Position:
Point guard

College:
Oregon State (1986–1990)

Gary Payton, known as “The Glove” for his relentless defense, had a stellar 17-season NBA career. A nine-time All-Star, he became one of the league’s best two-way guards, combining elite perimeter defense with excellent playmaking and scoring. Payton won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1996, the only point guard to achieve this honor.

He helped lead the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1996 NBA Finals and later won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. Renowned for his durability, competitiveness, and leadership, Payton ranks among the all-time leaders in steals and assists. His legacy includes redefining defensive excellence at the guard position. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

Payton's Awards and Records:

  • 9× NBA All-Star (1994–1998, 2000–2003)
  • NBA Champion (2006)
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
  • 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1994–2002)
  • All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000)
  • Seattle SuperSonics all-time leader in assists and steals

NBA Records:

      • Only point guard in NBA history to win Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
      • Ranked 4th all-time in steals at the time of retirement (2,445)
      • Seattle SuperSonics franchise leader in points, assists, and steals
      • Most consecutive games played by a guard without significant injury — 300+ straight
      • One of only three players to have at least 20,000 points, 8,000 assists, and 2,000 steals in a career
      • 9 consecutive All-Defensive First Team selections (1994–2002), tied for most by a guard

      NBA Teams:

      As a player:
      Seattle SuperSonics (1990–2003)
      Milwaukee Bucks (2003)
      Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
      Boston Celtics (2004–2005)
      Miami Heat (2005–2007)
      As a coach:
      3 Headed Monsters (2017–2021)
      Bivouac (2022–2024)

      NBA Draft:
      1990: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
      Seattle SuperSonics

      Number Worn:
      2, 20

      Career Stats:

      Seasons:
      17 (1990–2007)
      Games Played:
      1,335
      Game Started:
      1,233
      Points:
      21,813 (16.3 ppg)
      Rebounds:
      5,269 (3.9 rpg)
      Assists:
      8,966 (6.7 apg)
      Steals:
      2,684 (1.9 SPG)
      FG %:
      46.6%
      FT %:
      72.9%
      Playoff Game:
      154
      Playoff Averages:
      5.3 apg, 14.0 ppg