Gary Payton on Jordan, Kobe, Shaq, LeBron, 2 Sons Named Gary, Winning Finals, HOF (Full Interview)

[@adityatyagi4009]

Gary Payton is a fierce competitor with a big heart. He's earned everything in life. Great interview with one of all the greats.

[@oscarnole9832]

So happy he won a championship 🏆... No matter what team he won it with he one those great dudes that deserve it

[@DreChilly]

And let's not forget he hit a HUGE shot In game 5 of that series as well !

[@miguelalgarin961]

Gary A Legend

[@Deemz64]

One of the best Vlad interviews I've seen. Gary Payton have that no nonsense attitude. He was raised in survival mode type of mentality, Reminds me of alot of how we were raised in NYC in my younger days. Salute OG GP

[@ramonarodriguez6238]

This interview was beautifully orchestrated. Informative, entertaining and enlightening. Very much enjoyed .

[@LethalProtector8000]

I've actually never seen many interviews with Gary Payton before. I've always known him as great player, but I also dig him as a person after watching this. He didn't dodge any questions here. He answered everything point blank and honestly, even the more uncomofrtable ones about the mistakes he made. Mad respect for him. I hope he's happy and healthy and achieves everything he's got planned right now.

[@lovenlightman]

He grew up in Compton.

[@goatmilk9431]

Hell naw he from the bay bruh.... OAKLAND Smokin Watch ya mouth brotha ain't no Compton

[@marked4death076]

the importance of a solid father figure involved in the family, love how gary always makes that a key point in his interviews.....without his dad, we probably never even know gary exists

[@kimo3425]

Father's Mold The Children

[@kurtkobane8579]

Absolutely one of the most real dudes that I've seen in any major sport or in the entertainment business! Dude is just extremely honest with everyone and will tell it how he sees it but most of all he's honest with himself knowing that he has made mistakes just like everyone does in life! Lastly I believe that he has given his all in everything he does, never taking short cuts but always has stayed very humble and very grateful for everything he has in life! Some may mistake his confidence for cockiness do to him being the ultimate competitor but he's never had a ego or felt that he was better then anyone else!

[@jameshilton5975]

My memory of Gary Payton growing up in Oakland, my Jr High School played against his Dad All-Star team at Heavencourt Jr. High, Gary was in the 5th grade rockin Jheri Curl balling his azz off lol even then everyone in knew Gary was going to go pro. Congratulations on everything GP. Town Bizz!💪🏿

[@apthenext31]

One of the greatest Vlad interviews of all time.

[@_KaiRos-11]

Gary Payton has a great story!

[@17thN.O]

It is.

[@shyboyfso]

I'm glad July 23,1968 happened Gary Payton arrival,I admire his mental toughness also stronger than he looked,great both offense and defense. My favorite player and along with Shawn Kemp my favorite duo.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Gary Payton is one of my favorite basketball players of all-time. He deserves all the praise. Glad he made the NBA Top 75.

[@4fitdagame120]

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[@eburonson]

My favorite point guard of All time! Thank you for your great interview.

[@regularbob]

Gary Payton is probably my favorite basketball player to listen to. He is so descriptive. What a great player and person💯🔥

[@greggcooke7667]

The only other interview I ever heard that can rival a Gary Payton interview for complete honesty, no bullshit, raw emotion, facts, accountability and holding accountable, insight, tell a story, entertainment...was Evil Kniviel with Jim Rome(radio program). Gary is about telling you what you need to hear...rather than what you want to hear...and I love how he articulates it in almost a tribute retrospect show of Love to his Father. Find a Gary interview where he talks about John Stockton...its incredible the amount of Respect he gives to John Stockton saying Stockton always got the better of him... Gary Payton was the G.O.A.T trashtalker..but beneath that he had incredible Respect for the game, incredible respect for his opponents (its the best league in the World) and commanded incredible respect...because he was Gary Payton !

[@briangrant8644]

GP is a Real one. One of the greatest! Salute 💯 great interview

[@jamesferrell2449]

Hey you gotta love this brother, he listened to his dad, who had his son's best interests at hand, and that's why he was successful, kudos to Mr.Mean.

[@chadpage7019]

I never thought I'd say this but John Stockton prob one of the more underated (not talkd about) players in NBA history. One of ur best interviews ever v. Nice slice

[@gking5994]

Only missed 25 games his entire career salute

[@lovelyvanessadorahill8585]

That's a lot.

[@nine3seven]

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[@jasonredhorn2308]

Him and Stockton don't get enough credit for how much they consistently showed up to work

[@559austin5]

@@lovelyvanessadorahill8585 look at kawahii missing 25 a season on the regular

[@skysullivan]

​@@lovelyvanessadorahill8585 i dont even have to guess the man played at least 15 seasons. .multiple playoff appearances etc. U tripping If u think thats alot for prolly over 1000 games. Dudes miss almost half a season now a days if they get hurt decent enough

[@Paul-th9es]

Thank you Gary! You used to make me go play as a kid. I'd watch my supersonic and go ball. It was the best time in basketball history.

[@wenlovesmsu8912]

Love this , GP is such a great story teller of his time . ✅💯

[@geonyc8452]

One of my favorite players of all time. I hope they get a team in Seattle

[@nwcoastlife]

Gary Payton totally made the best era of the Seattle Sonics.

[@silentpapervision7039]

Rip Father Payton. You raised a legend and a solid individual all around. I rock with GP💯💯💯

[@seqhe5478]

Rest In Peace

[@480ctownaz]

Great interview guy's ! Growing up in the 90's Watching Gary and Shawn Kemp is a dual that couldn't be stop. Especially on the pick and roll. I used play 🏀 myself and me too was a defensive first player. Playing defense for me lead me playing lots of minutes. It was frustrating at times because my teammates wouldn't play defense in crucial times that lead us to losing the game. So it felt I did all that work for nothing wasting all the energy, but when you get a group of guys that loves playing defense it's a great thing. 💯

[@neobarrera]

In 1996 I saw him at Toys are us, he had a boy on his arm. He said hi to me with a high five. I never tough he will even look at me. Very humble guy…

[@shortfuse75]

I loved Gary Payton as a player. I love this interview. He’s a good guy.

[@dansnyder4189]

I remember when G.P. came out of OSU......... He's always been a straight guy.... We are the same age..... Class of '85....... And he is right, No Cal didnt get the respect back then...... If so, there is no doubt he would have been a Mickey D's All American....... You gotta think the year we came out of high school, Chicago was loaded and Big Ben had already been killed!!! Nick Anderson, R. Kelly were all at Simeon... Gary was nice for true.......

[@alexanderpedroza5545]

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[@lovenlightman]

I think his father saved him from getting in to trouble

[@MrDreFunk]

I was 7 rows back from the floor at a Rockets Vs Heat game in Houston…. Now I’m a transplant from San Antonio (go Spurs) and I said something like ‘dude Tmac is roasting y’all!’. And when I tell you GP looked me in my eyes, talked to me off and on the rest of the game, went up 16 QUIK! Even the fans were getting on me for waking 35 year old GP up. He locked everyone down and they won. I will say that as always seemed like, Yao Ming was hurt, but they won. He finds me after the final horn and said ‘I still feel like playing, you want some big fella?’ He had 1 steal and 12 points, but affected that game soooooo much. Tmac had 37…. It was January something, check the records….TRUESTORY! Heat win 101-95… Dwade and Shaq had 56 combined….. this man is legend. Didn’t even start but played more minutes than the starter…. My bad Houston…. Didn’t really care tho, I’m a Spurs fan! 5 rings!

[@mrjosiahj]

I played ball against Gary's father. Great man and tough coach! His teams were always ready to bring it. Much respect to the Glove, Cali, and his legendary legacy!

[@giovannigarcia7616]

I couldn’t wait for this one to come out in full! Thanks vlad!! You need to keep interviewing NBA players especially the top 75 legends! Paul pierce and KG come to mind

[@arizonaFIREent]

As a Celtics fan id love to see vlad interview them 2

[@ssherrierable]

What makes you think the top 75 legends would all wanna be interviewed by Vlad of all ppl?

[@giovannigarcia7616]

@@ssherrierable lmao you right!

[@qwashington4019]

Vlad know how to connect and get the right and real individuals to interview! Shout out to vlad ❤💯💪🏽

[@Bria_Angel96]

Awesome, awesome interview! Payton was a beast on the ball court. Thanks for having such an honest and humble opinion when it comes to saying who’s the greatest because there were so many, I just wish they stop with all the comparisons! Me, my Husband, and daughter are huge, huge Golden State Warriors fans and your Son is such a great addition to the team! My prayer is that one day me and my Family can attend a Warriors game! Blessing to you and your Family always!❤️

[@Dillon_ito]

I’ve been waiting for the full interview!!! I watch a lot of vlad but for some reason I needed the full glove interview.

[@lesteralvarado3428]

Same here.

[@Icecoldhoneybadger]

Me too, I thought I was the only one

[@nickpetro1710]

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[@marvincollier9856]

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[@michaeltophia7159]

Great interview. Gary Payton was the quintessential point guard. He put the ball in the hole, got his teammates involved and played 'D' like his life depended on it>>>> A real mistro

[@n08ltznate]

Growing up in Chicago as a bulls fan. Gp is definitely a top 5 favorite player to watch during that era! Great interview!

[@timmyggztv]

Gary one of the greatest of all time this guy a legend for real

[@MauriSky2437]

Average great at best. Not elite. Wouldn't put off cutting the grass to watch him play, for real. MJ, AI, Mamba, kyrie, Ja Morant? Worth stopping everything, even playing for my favorite artists

[@tonypalmasani4659]

Agreed. Glad I was able to go to those Sonics games In the 90s. They were affordable.

[@jaygivens2356]

Finally the full version!!!!!

[@nickessex4995]

Gary Payton has alot of polish and maturity and so I'm glade I got to see this interview, Good stuff Vlad✌️✌️✌️

[@phyuckyiu7685]

GP.Yaaaaa! Couldn't wait for this one! Thank you both so much for sharing! GP such a classy guy!!

[@Joseph-lz5er]

I don't usually like watching Vlad's interview on athletes because he doesn't seem to have a lot of background knowledge of them. But with Gary you can definitely tell growing up in Oakland he was a big fan of his. He actually asked very good in-depth questions. Very good interview.

[@uptownawlins]

Gary Payton aka The Glove is one of the realist humans I've ever been around. Always down to earth, welcoming and willing to share a good story, laugh and still talk sh💩 lol Alhamdulilah.

[@thefinalbell3998]

I could hear this dude talk all day

[@_KaiRos-11]

That’s a beautiful thing hearing GP talk about his Dad. It was a different time for sure… my Dad was a lot like that too but I grew up in the 90’s watching Payton and Kemp at the Sonics

[@rickydavis4092]

The Glove loved watching GP PLAY .

[@swagingsilk778]

This was a great interview GP is an all time great. I saw him late in his playing days

[@leeplunkett-py2xe]

The glove. This man played basketball at the highest level. He was greatness, a true leader and as a fan you knew that he was going to bring it all. I miss seeing play..

[@georgekelly5987]

I could already tell how excited vlad was when the interview started. This gonna be a good one!

[@ervingcollier9612]

Mr Payton class act ...good interview Mr Vlad 🤝🙏🏾

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

"thanks VLAD , good interview ‼️ I knew G.PAYTON would keep it"REAL.💯

[@jrohcabloccenj2185]

Soo much respect for GP

[@timmyggztv]

He never disappoint his fans with great basketball

[@nickphillips4559]

We need more "shoot" style interviews from nfl, nba, etc. GOD BLESS

[@jswolls51879]

Oakland legend right there. Much love to Gary, Payton and coach mean

[@shyboyfso]

1996 NBA Finals will remain my all time favorite NBA Finals 64-18 Seattle Supersonics vs 72-10 Chicago Bulls. I was happy Seattle made it all the way to the NBA Finals after two 1st round disappointments. Sonics were the only team to win more than one game from the Bulls in playoffs. After trailing 3-0 was glad they won games 4 and 5 before it eventually ended. Seattle a very good team in their own right. Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton along with Detlef Schrempf, Sam Perkins, Hersey Hawkins,Nate McMillian and etc. Their intro at home games were awesome too.

[@lefty206]

Mann you must be from Seattle to remember all that.. I know cuz I am! Those were the days! The Sonics intro was everything 🔥🔥🔥

[@charminrenteria4643]

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[@TerryT0114]

I saw Seattle best the Bulls twice that year, once in the regular season an game four in the Finals. They were great that season an Gary was my favorite. Hopefully we get the Sonics back when the league expands in 2025.

[@ericjackson7632]

I grew up in Miami but had huge respect for the Sonics. Loved that team, the unis , and hope yall get a team back.

[@nate8604]

Gary held MJ to his worst statistical scoring output in a finals series. That doesn’t get talked about enough.

[@daedae288]

One thing I can say about Vlad is, he's always prepared for any interview. Idc who is it, Vlad be on his shit. Great interview Vlad. I'm a huge fan of the glove aka GP.

[@truvelllewis8720]

Nobody in baseball is called "The Glove"! Gary shut all that down.......Let that sink in!👌💯

[@ssherrierable]

Because baseball players want offensive names

[@EvilPettingZoo]

Thanks for this interview. Great ambassador of the sport.

[@vergerinesalone8853]

A real dude and down to 🌎, bless you

[@travisfranks9269]

'Crack started really cracking' gotta be top 10 GP quotes all time 😂

[@EmperorNerox]

Oakland, home of the rock, six woofers in my trunk beatin down the block

[@user-wx5tc7cf7n]

Time stamp ?

[@EmperorNerox]

@@user-wx5tc7cf7n think it was close to the beginning when he was talking bout where he grew up

[@travisfranks9269]

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[@dungotchacookin461]

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[@natecottle8800]

wow gary is a honest open dude.he would be super cool to hang out wit i reckon

[@Cheo_21]

Amazing listening to Goats talk GP20 one of the best ever

[@nicholasverando2150]

Great innerview. Great basketball player. Great man. Period

[@CHASE0001VB]

Lil D and GP talk so similar, that's that Oakland swang 💪🏿

[@markphillips480]

Gary Payton mad respect you are the glove what are the most best point guards of all times with your office and your phenomenal defense I was born and raised in Chicago so Michael was my guy but you are amazing God bless you my brother

[@RaptorSuperior]

GP!!! been waiting for this one! Vlad done put out 47 cut up clips making us wait for the full version 🤣

[@christopherbrownlee4587]

Bill Russell's family moved to Oakland when he was 8 years old and prepped at McClymonds HS in Oakland. After playing at Mack, he matriculated to University of San Francisco. He is the most accomplished champion in the NBA. The Finals MVP is named after him. Don't disrespect the Bay Area History like that saying it started with Gary Payton. It started way before that. And I love Gary Payton. Just don't revise history. And KC Jones who you discussed getting fired and winning those titles as player and a Coach moved to San Francisco when he was 9 and attended the now defunct Commerce HS in San Francisco. Went on the University of San Francisco with Bill Russell. Come on guys you have to do better. Real hoop pioneers come from the Bay Area and I am a LA native, and love my section, but give credit where credit is due.

[@derrickjohnson5219]

Oh we got to give up for the godfather:Bill Russell! That's 100

[@derrickjohnson5219]

Give it up

[@arizonaFIREent]

Well said

[@doesnotexist305]

One of the best Vlahd TV interviews ever

[@dannyromero6068]

I’ve watched a ton of your interviews sun, this one takes all. The Glove is a hell of a human being and a great player i watched growing up. Nice job V

[@KarlimDouble0]

most respect i've ever seen vlad give a guest

[@jeremy0078]

Priceless interview thank you

[@d.omoneychaser5112]

Great Interview he was really that guy 💪🏿💪🏿🙏🏾

[@marvinhenderson7420]

This man played the game and after watching 👀 rubbish video he still has my respect and is a pleasure watching him play as well as the interview. You did great with raising your son and I like watching 👀 him because of you.

[@davidparedes3377]

The Glove, one of my favorites player ever. Hello from Dominican Republic!

[@jimmyalexandra7454]

Gary you are a legend salute you may jah continues to bless you and your family 1❤.

[@akbarwalton7112]

I LOVE this interview

[@johnnylove2073]

Gary got that Lil D voice going on. Town exhaustion.

[@hugogomez7372]

Dammmm greatest interview ever 💯💯💯💯💯💯 love GP

[@jaycott4663]

I’m glad GP pointed out my point I’ve been saying for years: it’s easy to be a great coach when you coach pre-great players who are coaches on the floor

[@RobinXlone]

word gimmie curry n klay or gimmie shaq kobe and mj scottie and i could be a great coach too.

[@jaycott4663]

@@RobinXlone frfr facts

[@ecgodsmack86]

Haha my Dad did the same to me in class in front of everyone, that's real brings back memories, you hear them keys jingle=heart pounding,immediate fear

[@tanaladuncan9484]

I've ALWAYS loved The GLOVE!!! Sitting court side in the Key was some of my BEST years! Rally in the Alley before the games- I cried when he got traded 😩

[@tyroncrumb9739]

The glove is one of the realest to do it much love og

[@yoshimixsu]

yup as a hooper who grew up in the early 90s and 00s when you hang with niggas that bang they legit protect you from the shit that can get you locked up cant wait to hear bron tell stories bout his teenage years great interview glove

[@derrickjohnson5219]

I enjoyed watching you over the years 😁!

[@joeschmidt664]

This dude is the reason I had defensive skills on the court as well as being a facilitator

[@riverjao]

Scottie was legit. Only people who don’t know basketball or who want to pretend that MJ won by himself hate on or downplay Scottie.

[@409yattaman]

I admire GP game and trash talk as a athlete you gotta love it and love his passion

[@angelo16d28]

GP one of the greatest point guards ever...

[@tlimiami]

Great Interview Vlad! Thank you!

[@CurrentRapCurrents]

47:24 Well said.. couldn't say it better, GP.

[@jwebbbk]

🔥🔥: John Stockton. SUPER under Rated. Gary gave him his Props.

[@Stalefish6]

Gary you were my player!🇩🇪🇺🇸Detlef at your team ❤ 90s Baby …❤

[@oaklandsoldier8520]

"GP are you with me"!. The glove is one of the coldest nicknames ever.

[@jrohcabloccenj2185]

This was a bomb interview!

[@gevorkgk]

Great player. Much respect to the Glove

[@craigmackssj3680]

they don't make them like GP no more thats facts 💯

[@markcarey67]

Love that his son is doing great on the Dubs - GP2 been bringing the energy and making the whole team step up the intensity on defence - you have Moses Moody diving all over the floor because of GP2's example.

[@seansalata717]

His shoes, Iversons shoes, Kevin garnetts shoes and penny shoes deserve more recognition.

[@C280S]

They still make Iversons and people def still buy Pennys (Foamposites)

[@seansalata717]

@@C280S who said they didn’t lol

[@seansalata717]

@@C280S I’m talkin penny 2s foams are ugly as fuck.

[@C280S]

@@seansalata717 you just said they deserve more recognition and you can go in any footlocker today and go find them lol the Jason Kidds and Tim Duncans need more recognition if anything

[@C280S]

@@seansalata717 you're buggin. Foams are classic and last for years

[@supernatural653]

I was 15 and got GPs autographs in 95 .. Sea @ Vancouver preseason. It was the last game the Supersonics wore those sick 80s jerseys.

[@TheWattsSuperhero]

Good interview with the Glove, knew a lot of his peoples that went to Skyline that came down to L.A. for school, G.Foster was is a good dude.

[@1977baxter1]

I really enjoyed the story The fascinated about this guy Gary was also.

[@tonypalmasani4659]

Good interview. Use to go to lots of Sonics games In the 90s . Seattle was much different town back then. Schrempf, the big Smooth. Sold that cat weed, as we had the best in world up here at the time. But Gary was my favorite Kemp. And more cats.

[@chefjonathan4018]

Man's a legend in the game.