Gary Payton
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Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association for 17 seasons. Nicknamed "the Glove" for his defensive abilities, he is w
Payton with the Miami Heat in 2007
Payton (left) during his stint with the Lakers
Payton playing in the NBA Asia Challenge 2010 in the Philippines
Payton instructing youth from the Nellis Air Force Base community during NBA Cares Hoops for Troops event, 2012
Seattle SuperSonics
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The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle. The SuperSonics competed in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Western Division, and later a
Gary Payton
…Glove" for his defensive abilities, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time. He spent the majority of his career with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he holds franchise records in assists and steals, and later played short stints for the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and…
Tom Meschery, Bob Rule (SuperSonics) and Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers) in 1967
Lenny Wilkens in 1968
In 1980, the Seattle SuperSonics' total attendance exceeded that of all other sports or shows held in the Kingdome.
George Karl served as Seattle's head coach from 1992 to 1998.