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Gary Payton, Rick Pitino among 2013 Naismith Hall of Fame class

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Gary Payton and Rick Pitino elected to Hall of Fame with five others Monday, Gary Payton became a first ballot Hall of Famer and Rick Pitino added to what could be his personal “Best Week Ever” as the official announcement of the 2013 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class was made in Atlanta.

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Gary Payton, Reinsdorf, Divac nominated for 2013 Naismith class

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Gary Payton among nominees for 2013 Naismith Hall of Fame class Gary Payton is a among a list of 31 basketball notables to be nominated to enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Payton, affectionately known as “GP” or “The Glove,” was drafted second overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the …

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Gary Payton good at everything, challenges YOU to prove him wrong

Gary Payton is The Competitor. If you know Gary Payton, you know he is fearless and brash, and has a mouth that won’t quit. There isn’t much that he doesn’t feel he’s good at, and now a new show may be coming that will put that confidence to the test.

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BALLERTAINMENT BIRTHDAYS: Penny Hardaway, Ray Allen and Gary Payton

A few of Ballertainment’s most special athletes are celebrating birthdays this week, NBA Legends Penny Hardaway and Gary Payton and Boston Celtics guard and 3-Point King Ray Allen. Penny Hardaway – July 18, 1971. Happy 40th Birthday, Pen!

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Gary Payton Is Team Mayweather – Says Floyd Will Win Fight Against Pacquiao

Gary Payton attended the 26th annual Sports Spectacular Awards Event Sunday, and on the red carpet Elie Seckbach asked him what has now become and age-old question, “Pacquiao or Mayweather?” GP was very clear on who his choice is, as was his son, Gary II. Although Gary is from The Bay, and Floyd is from …

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