Gary Payton was a star in the NBA for nearly two decades, but the Hall of Famer has made it clear he wants no part in receiving a jersey retirement tribute from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is absolutely stealing the spotlight this 2024-25 NBA season. He’s driven the Oklahoma City Thunder all the way to the NBA Finals and is showcasing his incredible talent ...

However, Gary Payton, who played with and against Bryant when he was at his peak, disagreed with Williams' take. "Nowhere near Kobe, man. There's going to be one Kobe. That's it. It's only one Kobe.

Gary Payton remains one of the greatest and most beloved players in SuperSonics history. The Glove was a brilliant point guard and all-world defender, and he's also got one of the best-designed ...

Gary Payton says the Thunder’s chemistry, selflessness, and winning mindset are why they’re thriving in the 2025 NBA Finals.

For Durant and Westbrook, they were one of the best duos in the NBA during their time together, though they were unfortunately never able to bring a championship to Oklahoma City.

In the 2024-25 season, Payton II averaged only 6.5 points per game on 32.6% from beyond the arc, and yet again faced injury issues, playing in only 62 games.