Is Gary Payton a Hall of Famer?

Payton won an NBA championship with the Heat in 2006. Nicknamed “the Glove” for his defensive abilities, Payton was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. In October 2021, Payton was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

How many points did Michael Jordan average against Gary Payton?

Michael Jordan averaged 30.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 15 games versus Gary Payton or Gary Payton II in his career.

What was Gary Payton’s best year?

Between 1993 and 2000, Payton landed in the top 5 for total steals 6 times, leading the league once in 1996. He was unquestionably one of the premier turnover creators during the 90s.