"Everybody asks me that, and they say, 'Why not Michael Jordan?'" - Gary Payton on why he always said John Stockton was his toughest matchup originally appeared on Basketball Network. Gary Payton was ...

Utah Jazz icon John Stockton is one of the finest point guards in NBA history, but he has been called one of the dirtiest players ever as well. Fellow Hall of Famer Gary Payton disagrees with that ...

Gary Payton Sr. had an illustrious career that spanned 17 seasons from 1991 to 2007. "The Glove" was known for his lockdown perimeter defense and endearing toughness, which allowed him to win a ...

Few have the opinion of Hall of Famer Gary Payton, who recently gave his thoughts during a podcast appearance. "To my opinion, John Stockton was the greatest point guard to ever play," Payton said.

John Stockton bodying up Gary Payton. pic.twitter.com/hGetiWJ5T5 — Paul Knepper (@paulieknep) April 9, 2025 All told it's truly intriguing to uncover a different side of Payton's character.