Who is Gary Payton?

Gary Payton is a well-known former American professional basketball player. Payton is nicknamed the ‘The Glove’ for his excellent defensive ability.

He was a nine-time NBA All-Star who plays the point guard position. He has become the only point guard that has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.

Gary Payton: Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Ethnicity, Nationality, Education

Former American professional basketball player Gary Payton was born in Oakland, California. He was born on 23 July 1968. He is of African American ethnicity and has an American nationality.

His birth name is Gary Dwayne Payton. He is the son of Al and Annie Payton. Since childhood, Payton had built up a strong interest in basketball.

He studied at Skyline High School in Oakland, California, and attended Oregon State University.

On 5 March 1990, he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine as the nation’s best college basketball player.