Gary Payton
NBA 2K21
Nationality: United States 
Team: 1995-96 Seattle Supersonics
Archetype: All-Around 2-Way
Height: 6'4" (193cm) | Weight: 180lbs (81kg)
Jersey: #20
Prior to NBA: Oregon State
Ranks #38 out of 658 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #199 out of all NBA Players
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About Gary Payton
Gary Payton was a member of the renowned NBA team 1995-96 Seattle Supersonics who played at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position.
Gary Payton on NBA 2K21
On NBA 2K21, this classic version of Gary Payton has an Overall 2K Rating of 94 with a Build of an All-Around 2-Way. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change. Below are his attributes and badges.
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Consistent Finisher
Provides more explosive first steps out of triple threat and size-ups
Contact Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups and dunks in traffic
Fancy Footwork
Improves a player's ability to beat defenders with an advanced layup or dunk gather
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Relentless Finisher
Reduces the fatigue effects from continually finishing at the rim with contact
Tear Dropper
Increases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Catch & Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Corner Specialist
Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Difficult Shots
Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Flashy Passer
Gives an additional boost to player's Takeover meter after completing an assist with a flashy pass
Floor General
Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Handles For Days
Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Lob City Passer
Improves the chances of completing a successful alley-oop pass
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Pass Fake Maestro
Increases the effectiveness of pass fakes
Quick First Step
Provides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Space Creator
Improves a player's ability to create space from defender
Stop & Go
Improves a player's ability to start and stop with the ball
Tight Handles
Improves a player's ability to break down their defender
Unpluckable
Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Clamps
Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Heart Crusher
Decreases opponents' Takeover meters when achieving a highlight play on defense
Interceptor
Increases chances at getting steals in passing lanes
Pick Dodger
Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Pick Pocket
Improves a player's ability to steal the ball from a ball handler
Tireless Defender
Reduces energy lost when exerting efforts on defense
Trapper
Makes life difficult for the offensive players when trapped
Off-Ball Pest
Improves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
Alpha Dog
Enhances the ability to rally teammates
Expressive
Not one to hide emotion during big moments
Other versions of Gary Payton on NBA 2K21
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 80 | 42 | |
| 95 | 80 | 42 | |
| 83 | 74 | 42 | |
| 76 | 75 | 25 |
