GARY PAYTON
@GaryPayton
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Father, 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee, NBA Champion, 9-Time NBA All-Star, 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist. Serious Business Inquiries Only @GaryPayton_20
Joined January 2011
The greatest legacy you can pass on to your children is not moneyβ¦Itβs a legacy of character, determination and son has remained faithful throughout this journey. @Garydwayne I am beyond proud of the man you have become. Congrats @warriors ππͺπ½.@NBA
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"It just gives me confidence. that he trusts me out there in big moments". Gary Payton II on Steve Kerr playing him in clutch time.
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Please vote for my son! @GaryPaytonll . Gary Payton II has been nominated for the 2021-2022 NBA Cares Community Assist Award!. Tweet using #GaryPaytonII AND #NBACommunityAssist to vote, or you can vote by visiting ππ½ . @GaryPayton_20 #LetsGo ππͺπ½ππΎ
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The face I made all #2021 watching my son @Garydwayne do his thing on the #basketball court @warriors @nba #ProudFatherπͺπ½ Keep bringing the heat sonπ₯ #HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FOLLOWERS #BeSafe #GaryPayton #TheGlove #20 Your favorite #TrashTalker π£. #dunkcomp for this videoππ½
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#MySon putting in that workππͺπ½ @garydwayne π―. #LetsGo son! @warriors . #Repost @nba.γ»γ»γ».@garydwayne beats everyone down floor to get it back!
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Heroes get remembered. #LEGENDS never die. Happy Heavenly Birthday to my brother @kobebryant π Gone but never forgotten ππΎ Thank you for the memories #ForeverMyGuy #MambaMentality 24/8 #forever #KobeBryant .πππ. #GaryPayton #TheGlove
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Sports are back! Happy #OpeningDay to my guys #Seattle @Mariners have fun and #MaskOn π· @GaryPayton_20 π―
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Congratulations to my son @Garydwayne he received his @NBA #Championship #Ring last night. #GPll π.#ProudFatherMoment ππΎ.I canβt think of a better way to bring in the #NewYear Spending time with #Family & #Friends Celebrating such a huge accomplishment!.#FamilyOverEverything β₯οΈ
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My pleasure πππ―.
Thank you @GaryPayton for being there for this today. It meant more than you know! ππ½.
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My guy @JimmyButler ππͺπ½ @GaryPayton_20.
Jimmy Butler joins Gary Payton as the only players in NBA history to post 35+ PTS, 10+ REB, 10+ AST and 5+ STL in an NBA Playoffs game!
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I am honored to be apart of the #NBA75 #AnniversaryTeam #ThankYou @nba @nbahistory ππͺπ½To be selected for being a pioneer that has helped shaped, define and redefine the game I love #Basketball is such a blessing. #Salute all my fellow 75th Anniversary teammates! @GaryPayton_20
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Today was a good day βΎοΈ .@Mariners Thank you ππΎ.@GaryPayton_20.
Kasey Keller, @jewellloyd, @GaryPayton, @MoneyLynch and Ken Griffey Jr. Now thatβs a first pitch lineup π€©
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Congratulations on having a great season to my #AlmaMater @BeaverMBB #OregonState for making it to the #NCAA #Elite8 ππͺπ½ looking forward to your return next year! #KeepUpTheGoodWork team. #GaryPayton #TheGlove @GaryPayton_20 π―
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Congrats to my son. Anything is possible if you work hard & donβt quit.
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Weβve lost a great coach tonight the #Legendary #LuteOlson ππΎYour legacy will live on forever. It was a pleasure competing against you #ThankYou for being a great general @uarizona You will truly be missed #RIPLuteOlson .#beardown #tucson #universityofarizona #LegendsNeverDie ππΎ
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The energy @climatepledgearena last night was crazy! Good times with family and friends. #BringBackTheSonics the fans deserve it! .The arena was #SoldOut ππͺπΎ .Thank you #Seattle for always showing #TheGLOVE so much luv π #IAppreciateYOU ππΎ @GaryPayton_20
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My guys ππͺπΎ.
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Thank you for paving the way @RealBillRussell ππΎ. #Legends never die π . 11x Ring King #Salute #BillRussell ππΎ.Get your rest π
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Thanks for the love @CanadiensMTL.
NBA Legend Gary Payton was gifted a @CanadiensMTL jersey during the @Raptors game in Montreal! πππ¨π¦
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#RestInPeace my guy #billwalton ποΈ.Until we meet again ππΎ.Gone to soonβ¦ #Legend π. @GaryPayton_20
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Great job @NBA ππͺπ½ The memories, the moments, the lifetime affect we all left on so many generations of people. Proud to be apart of the #NBA organization. #LivingLegends ππΎ #TheGlove π§€@GaryPayton_20.
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GDAY π― @GaryPayton_20 ππͺπ½.
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Thank you God for blessing me with another year of life.I am beyond grateful. ππΎ Along my journey I have learned that the more thankful I am, the more I have to be thankful for. #MoreLife π₯#HappyBirthdayToMe @GaryPayton_20 #TheGlove π§€
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On Saturday,September19,2020 I had the honor to walk my #daughter my #babygirl #RaquelPayton down the aisle. What god has joined together,let no man separate. #Congratulations Raquel & #JesseChilds May you both stay in love forever. #Wedding π©πLove you #GirlDad @GaryPayton_20
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I canβt think of anywhere else I rather be today! Congratulations big fella @smart_MS3 you deserve it!.πππ―πͺπ½. Repost @NBA .γ»γ»γ».The last guard to win @gary.payton.20 helped surprise @youngamechanger with the 2022 #KiaDPOY! #NBAAwards #nba75th.@GaryPayton_20
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I Got Next. See you Sonics fans tomorrow at @simplyseattle - details and gear at #sonicsforever
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I am truly blessed to see another year. ππΎ.God has been good to me and my family. Iβm grateful for all the love and support you guys have shown me and my family through the years and I want to say #ThankYou ππΎ. Cheers to another year π₯π .#TheGlove Your favorite #TrashTalker π£
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The quality of a good father can be seen in the #Goals , #Dreams and #Aspiration you set for your kids. Iβm so proud of my children and #Blessed to be their #Pops β€οΈ. Wishing my dad a #HappyHeavenlyFathersDay #AlPayton #MrMean π.#GoneButNeverForgotten ππΎ. #HappyFathersDay
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#LetsGo son #GaryPaytonll @warriors π Giving up is never a optionπͺπ½ #HardWork and #Determination will always payoff! #ProudDad #BayArea #GoldenState π @GaryPayton_20
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Beal & Wall have taken a huge step forward. They're gonna be trouble in the East for years to come.
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Happy Birthday to my guy @JuliusErving #DrJ π #GOAT π@sixers @nba Wishing you many more! π£ @GaryPayton_20 #TheGlove
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It was an honor to spend the morning at childrenβs hospital making Valentineβs Day projects with such strong and brave kids. Spread love to others not just today but everyday. Happy Valentineβs Day from The Glove. #NBA #allstarweekend
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Help me wish my guy @sk40_reignman #40 a #HappyBirthday π #Seattle #Sonics #Forever ππͺπ½ Your favorite #DynamicDuo π― #BringBackTheSonics @GaryPayton_20
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#Seattle Legends My guy @Dschrempf and #TheGlove ππ―. @GaryPayton_20 . #Repost @nba.γ»γ»γ».β¨ in the building for Game 2!. #NBAFinals #NBA75 #NBACelebRow
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Help me wish my son @Garydwayne a #HappyBirthday π If #discipline #drive #determination and #focus was a person it would be #YoungGlove πKeep up the good work son. πͺπ½#ImProudOfYou π― #Follow @Garydwayne and show some #GloveLuv π― @GaryPayton_20
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Congratulations to my coach and my friend @CoachKarl22 youβre officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. #22HoopClass π @Hoophall .Welcome to the club. You deserve it #MyGuy I appreciate you ππΎ #CoachGeorgeKarl .@NBA @NBAHistory
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#Respect @RealBillRussell ππΎ#GoneButNeverForgotten π. #Repost @omahaproductions @mrvincecarter15 .γ»γ»γ».The phrase βDefense Wins Championshipsβ started with Bill Russell. RIP to a legend of the game. @GaryPayton_20
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#RestInPower to a #RipCity #Legend @nba @trailblazers #CliffordRobinson ππΎπ #Portland #TrailBlazers #Prayers going out to your family, friends and fans. ππΎ @GaryPayton_20
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Been a crazy and incredible dayβ¦very very excited for my Seattle Sonics to be back.
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I so grateful for family.Iβm so proud of my kids. @raquel_monique_ @glovejr20 @Garydwayne @j_u_j_u__2 Im not perfect but when I look at my kids I know in life I got something perfectly right. #ProudFather #ThankYou for my2 #GrandBabies this year.#HappyHolidays π₯@GaryPayton_20
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School is starting back, some need to be reminded, bullying is not ok at any age. Be the change. #StopBullying.
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#TBT 1990-91 #NBADraft @NBA π the day that changed my life forever and I never looked backed. I remained #focused #determined and I #nevergaveup πͺπ½ #Legendary #GaryPayton #TheGlove #NBA #HallOfFame and your favorite #TrashTalker π£#SeattleSuperSonics @GaryPayton_20 π―
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Now thatβs the way you get it done!πͺπ½ #GaryPayton x #ShawnKemp = #DynamicDuo ππ― The true definition of #TeamWork πͺπ½ Who remembers this game! #TheGlove @sk40_reignman . #repost @nbaretro_album .#nba #nbahighlights #nbahistory #Seattle #SeattleSuperSonics @GaryPayton_20
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#HappyBirthday to my son @GaryPaytonII πKeep up the good work! #StayFocused and #NeverGiveUp πͺπ½π #ProudFather #GaryPayton #TheGlove π― @GaryPayton_20
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#HappyHeavenlyBirthday to my #Mom #AnniePayton ππΎ Not a day goes by when I donβt think of you. Miss you, Love you and #ThankGod I was blessed to be your son. #MyMomma #MyBestFriend #MyFirstLove #RestInParadise ππΎ @GaryPayton_20 ππΎ
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Congratulations to all of my teammates on the 75th Anniversary Team! .What a night to remember. To be among so many #LEGENDS in one room was truly a #Honor .To be among so much #greatness was priceless! Salute @NBA #NBA75.Still and always will be your favorite #TrashTalker π£π
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Rest In Peace Stan Lee. May you live on forever as a cameo in every movie.
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to my little brother @kobebryant π You are truly missed everyday. The #HeartOfLA #MambaMentality #TheGOAT #KobeBryant #GaryPayton ππΎ
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No #Mission is #Impossible πͺπ½π Each and every #accomplishment starts with a decision to try. #NeverGiveUp Even in these trying times #StayFocused π£ #GaryPayton #TheGlove @SIno #Cover #TBT π― @GaryPayton_20
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#LegendsNeverDie π Help me wish my little brother a #HappyHeavenlyBirthday @kobebryant π#GoneButNeverForgotten ππΎππ @GaryPayton_20
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Iβm back like I never left.ππͺπ½ .Whatβs up Twitter family! #GaryPayton #TheGlove your favorite #TrashTalker π£ .Serious Business Inquiries Only @GaryPayton_20 π―
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#Recap #AllStarWeekend #Utah π.Thank you @NBAAllStar @NBA @NBAExperiences @nbacares @hennessyus @nikebasketball and to all my #Family #Friends and #Fans for showing #TheGlove so much luv! #IAppreciateYOU ππΎ. Your favorite #TrashTalker π£οΈπ―
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You CANNOT get rid of the entire core of a team for one star. #THEBOUNCE .@YahooSportsNBA @YahooSports @ROSGO21 @SwinCash @NBA
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@OregonStateMBB congrads to my son for getting the first triple double since I did it in 1988 very broad of u baby boy nicely done.
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We miss you everyday bro ππΎ .Thank you for so many memories. #LegendsNeverDie π. You and #Gigi are truly missed π. Classic interview with my brother @kobebryant π 2008 Summer Olympics. #mambamentality .#mambaforever πͺπ½π―.@GaryPayton_20 @NBA @Lakers ππΎ
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I am proud to announce π£ We are holding an Open Tryout for the Lincoln University Men's Basketball team in Oakland, CA. July26-27th #LinkInBio ππ½ #SignUp Young Fellas #LetsGo @LincolnMBB #CollegeBasketball #BasketballTryOuts #Basketball #BayArea #BallIsLife π @GaryPayton_20
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Happy 1st Birthday to my grandson π₯³ @jacobydeuce he is such a blessing to the family. @raquel_monique_ @JesseBChilds Job well done. π―π―π― Show some luv and follow the future HOFer @jacobydeuce on IG HA! #BallIsLife π.You favorite #TrashTalker #TheGlove βπ½
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Happy Birthday to #MyGuy @KingJames ππͺπ½ Wishing you many more #BigFella π― #GaryPayton #TheGlove
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Wow. I canβt believe you still have this. It was an honor. Iβm happy that you are doing well.
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Help me wish my guy @SHAQ a Happy Birthday π₯.Wishing you many more! Keep loving life my big fella!.We celebrate you today. #MyBrother #AllLove π― .@GaryPayton_20 πͺπΎ
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#ImBACK with my family @simplyseattle All my #SeattleSuperSonic π gear also you can get a #LimitedEdition #Autographed #GaryPayton print by @KeeganHall #LETSGO Hit the #LinkInBio ππ½ Iβm reposting everybody who shows #TheGlove some luv!π£ #Seattle #Sonics @GaryPayton_20 π
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#LEGENDS never die. #RestInPower #MyBrother @kobebryant π We miss you π #MambaMentality 24/8 #forever #KobeBryant π . @GaryPayton_20 ππΎ
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@Seahawks My Niners are out, but you know I have love for the Pacific Northwest too. #ImIn
http://t.co/mEOXFuk5In.
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Itβs almost that time.
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Hey Sonics fans, have you seen @simplyseattle yet? They're doing it right! Come see me this Thursday, Oct 4th at 5PM! #sonicsforever
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Thank you @chadwickboseman for all of your timeless work you left us to treasure for years to come. #RestInPower my brother. #GoneToSoon ππΎ @GaryPayton_20 .β β β β β β β β β
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#TheGlove π @lakers @miamiheat Same player #20 different teamsπ I was always #focused #determined and ready to deliverπͺπ½ #Blessed to have played on both teams! #NBAPlayOffs @nba TONIGHT IS GOING TO BE A GOOD GAME π― Your favorite #TrashTalker π£@GaryPayton_20 @NBATV
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Prayers go out to those affected by the shooting at the Fort Lauderdale Airport.
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#HappyBirthday to my guy @MagicJohnson @Lakers #Legend #MagicJohnson ππͺπ½ #TheGoodOldDay @GaryPayton_20 π―
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A healthy relationship between coachs and players relies heavily on mutual trust and respect.
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#TBT #Oakland #OG #GaryPayton #TheGlove your favorite π£ #TrashTalker π― repost @hoopingtalk .γ»γ»γ».Gary Payton β’ Sports Illustrated portrait.(November 24, 1996) @GaryPayton_20
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Happy Holidays π₯ There is no greater insight into the future than recognizing. when we save our children, we save ourselves. Children are the future. Protect them and teach them #SkyIsTheLimit they can become whatever they put their mind to. #NeverGiveUp πͺπ½ @GaryPayton_20 π
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Happy Heavenly Motherβs Day to my mother #AnniePayton #MyRock My first Love πΊ .My mom was such a blessing. Thankful for so many memories that I will treasure forever. Love your motherβs today and everyday. You only get one. Missing her everyday ππΎ
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I am so #Grateful for my family. My greatest accomplishments in my life are my kids. Iβm so proud to be called #Dad and #PawPaw β₯οΈ. #HappyFathersDay . #HappyHeavenlyFathersDay Dad #AlPayton #MrMean ποΈππΎ.@GaryPayton_20
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