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Gary Payton Retired

Guard · Seattle SuperSonics · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1990
1× NBA ChampionHall of FameSeattle SuperSonics
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In short

Gary Payton is a retired guard and Hall of Famer who starred for the Seattle SuperSonics. The Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY. Career averages: 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Gary’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 4% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Gary Payton is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists and won 1 championship.

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Career avg
16.3 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.9 rpg
career
Assists
6.7 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Seattle SuperSonics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Gary Payton is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most iconic with the Seattle SuperSonics.

The Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY.

He retired with career averages of 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Seattle SuperSonics legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring74
Playmaking67
Rebounding49
Perimeter D64
Rim protection36
Spacing60
Athleticism71
Clutch60
Hall of FameSeattle SuperSonics1990 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Payton is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
16.3
per game
Career RPG
3.9
per game
Career APG
6.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY.
Titles1× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
1×
Defensive Player of the Year
9×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Seattle SuperSonics legend.

Gary Payton's place in history is settled: The Glove — the only point guard to win DPOY.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 1× champion and Seattle SuperSonics icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Gary Payton's career averages?

Gary Payton averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game over his career.

Is Gary Payton in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Gary Payton is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 1 NBA championship.