Before Payton II left the hardwood, he walked across to get a hug and congratulatory words from his father, words that the younger Payton relishes now because it was quite the opposite during his y… ...

With that being said, Payton II says the best advice that his dad ever gave him was “don’t be like him.” “Probably the best ...

On the court Gary II watched his father—the Glove—mean-mug while smothering opponents, talking so much trash that a teammate once said Payton would only quiet down "about two months after he's ...

But when Gary Payton II locked eyes with his father that sun-drenched February afternoon in his old number, he unlocked the prideful smile his grandfather had flashed for his son in the same arena.

Now, Gary Payton II is building his own reputation in the league, but he still has a nickname that connects him to his father. Gary Payton earned the nickname “The Glove” for his defensive ...

Payton II wore his dad's No. 20 in front of a sellout crowd during a victory in which all 14 uniformed Oregon State players entered the fray.

Oregon State's Gary Payton II may have followed his famous father to his alma mater, but he didn't take his number. Until last night, that is. Payton II, who usually wears the No. 1, surprised dad ...

Houston Rockets guard Gary Payton II takes a selfie during a video shoot during the Rockets media day, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Houston.Marie D. De Jesus/Houston Chronicle Houston Rockets guard ...

Gary Payton father-son duo. Gary Payton II talked about he and his dad never talked about basketball much. It's funny because of how good they both are, but they connect in different ways.

Although his father was known as the best trash talker of his generation, Payton II isn’t quite in the same mold. While Payton II will trash talk when he needs to, you’ll see him more often ...