Gary Payton
NBA 2K23 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers
Archetype: 2-Way Slashing Playmaker
Height: 6'4" (193cm) | Weight: 180lbs (81kg)
Jersey: #20
Prior to NBA: Oregon State
Ranks #169 out of 745 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #710 out of all NBA Players on 2K
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Gary Payton's NBA 2K23 Rating Season Movement
About Gary Payton
Gary Payton was a member of the renowned NBA team 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers who played at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position.
Gary Payton on NBA 2K23
On NBA 2K23, this Classic Version of Gary Payton's 2K Rating is 83 and has a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker Build. He had a total of 26 Badges. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K23. Below were his attributes and badges.
Acrobat
Finishing BadgeBoosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Challenger
DEF/REB BadgeImproves the effectiveness of perimeter shot contests
Clamps
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Fearless Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Menace
DEF/REB BadgeA player known for harassing their matchup while on defense
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Fast Twitch
Finishing BadgeSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Floor General
Playmaking BadgeTeammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Glove
DEF/REB BadgeHelps you strip players as they gather for shots and poke the ball free from ball handlers
Handles For Days
Playmaking BadgeReduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Interceptor
DEF/REB BadgeIncreases chances at getting steals in passing lanes
Killer Combos
Playmaking BadgeImproves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Pick Dodger
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Space Creator
Shooting BadgeAbility to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often
Unpluckable
Playmaking BadgeReduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Ankle Braces
DEF/REB BadgeReduces the chances of getting crossed over
Ankle Breaker
Playmaking BadgeImproves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Clamp Breaker
Playmaking BadgeHelps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Dimer
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Mismatch Expert
Playmaking BadgeHelps smaller guards break down taller defenders when mismatched 1-on-1
Off Ball Pest
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
Quick First Step
Playmaking BadgeProvides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Vice Grip
Playmaking BadgeImproves ball security immediately after securing a rebound, catch, or picking up the ball
Work Horse
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts your ability to hustle down 50/50 balls and play hard-nosed defense without getting tired
Space Creator
Ability to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Fearless Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups
Fast Twitch
Speeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
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
Killer Combos
Improves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Unpluckable
Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Clamp Breaker
Helps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Mismatch Expert
Helps smaller guards break down taller defenders when mismatched 1-on-1
Quick First Step
Provides more explosive first steps out of tripple threat and size-ups
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Vice Grip
Improves ball security immediately after securing a rebound, catch, or picking up the ball
Challenger
Improves the effectiveness of perimeter shot contests
Clamps
Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Menace
A player known for harassing their matchup while on defense
Glove
Helps you strip players as they gather for shots and poke the ball free from ball handlers
Interceptor
Increases chances at getting steals in passing lanes
Pick Dodger
Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Ankle Braces
Reduces the chances of getting crossed over
Off Ball Pest
Improves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
Work Horse
Boosts your ability to hustle down 50/50 balls and play hard-nosed defense without getting tired
Other versions of Gary Payton on 2K
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 80 | 42 | |
| 95 | 80 | 42 | |
| 94 | 80 | 40 | |
| 76 | 75 | 25 |
