Gary Payton was a star in the NBA for nearly two decades, but the Hall of Famer has made it clear he wants no part in receiving a jersey retirement tribute from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/backinthedaynba as High-Flying NBA Great Opens Up About Being Left Out Of Hall Of Fame.

GP brought the fire, the trash talk, and the perfect lobs. Kemp said their chemistry was instant, and they fed off each other ...

Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton take the SuperSonics on their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1979 by beating the Jazz in this hotly-contested Game 7.

The Seattle Supersonics were one the NBA's best franchises in the 1990s. They were led by All-Stars Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton. In 1994, they won a league-best ...

Gary Payton reveals his favorite Shawn Kemp dunk ever: "He shook Sean's hand, and I said, 'Oh, you just his little girl right ...

Payton reveals what made his alley-ops with Kemp so special: "We wanted to be on Sportscenter every night" originally ...

A basketball camp by Warriors guard Gary Payton II is providing skills for children who love the game, while also serving a bigger purpose.

The Golden State Warriors might be parting ways with one of their most loved players—Gary Payton II’s future with the team is officially in doubt as free agency looms. According to NBC Sports ...

Gary Payton II and the Golden State Warriors could part ways once again with NBA free agency set to begin Monday, sources told NBC Sports Bay Area.