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Gary Payton Believes He Could Have Contained Michael Jordan in 1996
Gary Payton has never lacked confidence, and he still believes he could have shut down Michael Jordan in the 1996 NBA Finals.
NBA legend Gary Payton explains why 1996 Team USA was better than Michael Jordan’s Dream Team
Olympic Games in Atlanta, Gary Payton won the gold medal with Team USA. The NBA champion with the Miami Heat has now ...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses Kevin Durant, sustains unreal streak
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Gary Payton are widely considered the greatest players in Thunder/Sonics lore. Shai ...
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"We had 8, 9 teams that had four players on it that could be All-Stars" - Gary Payton says his era had more talented players than today's NBA
Hall of Famer Gary Payton argues that the NBA in his era had deeper talent, with multiple teams boasting several All-Stars ...
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"The Best Dream Team" - Gary Payton and Dominique Wilkins reflect on USA's "overlooked" 1996 Olympic team
The USA men's National Team is often credited for creating an iconic squad known as the "Dream Team" in the 1992 Olympics.
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Gary Payton recalls the emotions of being on the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team: "Wearing those blue coats with Dr. J and Oscar Robertson"
Gary Payton reminisces about the NBA 75th Anniversary celebration, standing alongside legends, and the unforgettable energy ...
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When former Sonics owner's wife told him to draft Gary Payton: "That guy's going to be a winner"
Former Sonics owner Barry Ackerley said his wife, Ginger, noted the fire in Gary Payton’s eyes at a dinner party and ...
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"Phil Jackson did a good job" - GP on the move that the "Zen Master" made that limited him in the 1996 NBA Finals
The brilliant idea to put Pippen to cover Payton was one of the factors that helped the Bulls win the 1996 NBA Finals ...
Miami Heat legend Gary Payton selects his all-time starting five of teammates, leaving Dwyane Wade out
Miami Heat legend and Hall of Famer Gary Payton revealed his all-time starting five of NBA teammates, with the biggest ...