Gary Payton Net Worth, Professional Basketball Player

Gary Payton is a former American professional basketball player. Although he is regarded as one of the all-time great point guards, his 13-year career with the Seattle . Gary set many franchise records for achievements throughout these years, including total points, assists, and steals. Gary was called "The Glove," a nickname for his exceptional defensive skills.

Payton is one of the most significant point guards in NBA history today. He remains the only point guard to have received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year title. Nine All-Star games and his entry into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame are among his other achievements.

Let’s examine Gray Payton’s professional career, personal life and achievements in this article.

Gary Payton Net Worth 2024

Gary Payton's net worth is estimated to be $50 million. His pay alone during his career was roughly $104 million. Additionally, it's projected that Payton has dramatically increased his income by accepting various brand endorsement contracts over the years. Millions of dollars are thought to change hands in these exchanges annually.

Biography and Personal Life

Al and Annie Payton are Payton's parents. He and Monique James were married on July 26, 1997. They divorced in 2012. Their three children are Gary II, Julian, and Raquel. They lived in Oakland and Las Vegas.

In addition to the Golden State Warriors, where he won the NBA Championship, Gary II has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Gary Payton Jr. is Payton's other son from a previous relationship. In the 2000s, his brother Brandon played basketball internationally as well. Payton is cross-dominant, having shot with his right hand even though he was naturally left-handed.

 Early Life

Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. was born in Oakland, California, on July 23, 1968. In high school, he played basketball with Greg Foster, who would also play in the NBA during his early years. Unfortunately, he was ruled unable to play on the team in his sophomore year because of his academic difficulties. He improved his grades and returned to the squad with his father's help.

Following high school graduation, Payton went on to Oregon State University. Gary developed into one of the greatest basketball players the school had ever seen during this time, breaking multiple records and taking home numerous medals.

Professional Career

Seattle Super-Sonics (1990–2003)

The Seattle Super Sonics selected Payton with the second overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft. In a road victory over the Nuggets, Payton scored 13 points and gave out 10 assists to achieve his first double-double. In a losing effort against the Suns on February 23, 1991, Payton scored his first triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks (2003)

At the trade deadline in the middle of the 2002–03 season, Payton and Desmond Mason were sent to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Ray Allen, Kevin Ollie, Ronald Murray, and a 2003 first-round lottery pick. Payton scored 19.6 points and 7.4 assists per game while playing with the Bucks in the final 28 games.

Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)

To win their first NBA Championship, Payton and Karl Malone joined the Los Angeles Lakers as unrestricted free agents before the 2003–04 campaign. Payton averaged 14.6 points, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 steals while starting all 82 games. However, he had trouble handling the ball and getting into position for post-ups because of Lakers coach Phil Jackson's triangle plan.

Boston Celtics (2004–2005)

The Lakers traded Payton and Rick Fox to the Boston Celtics before the 2004–05 season in exchange for point guard Chucky Atkins, small forward Jumaine Jones, and center Chris Mihm. Although disappointed with the deal, Payton did report to Boston and started the 2004–05 season as the Celtics' starting point guard.

Miami Heat (2005–2007)

On September 22, 2005, he agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million with Miami, putting Walker, whom the Heat had acquired seven weeks earlier, along with former Lakers colleague Shaquille O'Neal, back together. As Jason Williams' backup, Payton started 25 of 81 games and averaged 7.7 points.

NBA career statistics

Gray Payton Honors and Awards:

NBA Highlights

• NBA champion in 2006
• NBA Defensive MVP Award Winner: 1996
• 9 times 1994–1995–1996–1997–1998–2000–2001–2002–2003 NBA All-Star
• NBA Second Team All-Rookie: 1991
• NBA assist leader from 1999 to 2000
• Top NBA steals total (1995–96)
• Topped the NBA in 3-pointers made from 1999 to 2000
• 2021 NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Some Other

• Winner of two gold medals at the Olympics, one in 1996 in Atlanta and one in 2000 in Sydney, while competing for the US national team.
• SLAM listed her as the 39th NBA player of all time in 2018.
• It is ranked #10 in the ESPN list of the all-time great NBA point guards.
• A College Hoops Net reporter ranked Payton as the finest college point guard of the previous 15 years in 2005.
• Before Jason Kidd, Payton was regarded as the most remarkable #2 draft pick in NBA history during the "lottery era" 1985-present 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Now, what is Gary Payton doing?

   Gary Payton will return to Bivouac in 2023. He took over Reggie Theus's coaching position before the 2022 season when Theus left Bivouac to take over as coach of 3HM, Payton's previous BIG3 team.

2. Is there a Hall of Famer in Gary Payton?

   On September 8, 2013, he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was inducted into the first-ever Pac-12 Hall of Honor.

3. What is Gary Payton's second net worth?

   According to reports, Gary Payton II's net worth in 2023 is projected to be $5 million. During the previous season, the 2022 NBA champion inked a three-year, $26.15 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.