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"It's too impossible" - Gary Payton on why point guards couldn't win the Defensive Player of the Year award in today's NBA
Gary Payton explained why he firmly believes it’s very unlikely that a pure point guard would ever win the NBA’s Defensive ...
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Gary Payton proclaims Haliburton and Chris Paul as the only true point guards in the NBA: "Being a true point guard is rare today"
Gary Payton says Tyrese Haliburton and Chris Paul are the NBA’s only true point guards today, highlighting their pass-first ...
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Gary Payton Reveals How He Stopped Shaq-Wade Feud Before It Began
Gary Payton played a crucial role in preventing a potential feud between Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade during the Miami ...
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Gary Payton questions Luka Doncic's commitment to play defense
Hall of Famer and 1995-96 Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton had some blunt words about Luka Doncic's dedication to ...
After Gary Payton’s defensive challenge, Luka Doncic begins new chapter with Los Angeles Lakers focused on hustle and heart
Luka Doncic faces pressure to improve his defense after joining the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA legend Gary Payton advised him on ...
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Gary Payton on the first time he felt he could dominate the NBA: "I was struggling the first two years because I had lost myself"
Gary Payton was a nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA, a champion, and a Defensive Player of the Year awardee. Nonetheless, his career started slow on the Seattle SuperSonics, but he eventually ...
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Was Larry Bird the greatest trash talker ever? NBA icons Gary Payton and Byron Scott weigh in
Larry Bird was one of the greatest players of all time, but NBA icons Byron Scott and Gary Payton also highlighted another ...
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Former DPOY Gary Payton highlights why Luka Doncic likely won’t get better defensively: "Maybe that's not for him"
Former Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton highlighted why Lakers star Luka Doncic might not improve defensively.
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Gary Payton II on his dad: 'I don’t have to worry about him no more yelling and barking. I know I’m doing something right'
Steph Curry: 36 points despite Rockets draped all over him *Gary Payton II: 16 points, five 4Q makes, leveraged Curry’s gravity *Buddy Hield: 17 points, huge late first half surge, biggest game ...
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GP2 guides Warriors to victory by stifling Edwards in crunch time
The Warriors immediately countered, summoning Gary Payton II. The defensive specialist checked in for one purpose: Do not let Edwards take his team home. Payton succeeded at platinum level.
BUDX NBA House 2025 - Star-studded inaugural session featuring NBA legend Gary Payton celebrates iconic collaboration between Budweiser and NBA
NBA House made its debut in India, while collaborating with Budweiser on June 7–8, 2025, at DOME, Mumbai. The event featured ...