Gary Payton
NBA 2K21
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 #160 out of 658 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #727 out of all NBA Players on 2K
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Gary Payton
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 2K21
On NBA 2K21, this classic version of Gary Payton has an Overall 2K Rating of 83 with a Build of a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change. Below are his attributes and badges.
Acrobat
Finishing BadgeBoosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Clamps
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Clutch Defender
DEF/REB BadgeSteps up defensively in big moments
Defensive Leader
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts the defensive abilities of teammates when in the game
Tear Dropper
Finishing BadgeIncreases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Bullet Passer
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
Floor General
Playmaking BadgeTeammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
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
Pick Dodger
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Pick Pocket
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to steal the ball from a ball handler
Relay Passer
Playmaking BadgeProvides a boost to shooters on a pass to assist
Space Creator
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to create space from defender
Unpluckable
Playmaking BadgeReduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Ankle Breaker
Playmaking BadgeImproves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Dimer
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
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
Stop and Go
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ball
Tight Handles
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to break down their defender
Tireless Defender
DEF/REB BadgeReduces energy lost when exerting efforts on defense
Trapper
DEF/REB BadgeMakes life difficult for the offensive players when trapped
This player has no shooting badges.
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Tear Dropper
Increases the chance of hitting floaters and runners
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Bullet Passer
Improves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
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
Relay Passer
Provides a boost to shooters on a pass to assist
Space Creator
Improves a player's ability to create space from defender
Unpluckable
Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
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
Stop and 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
Clamps
Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Clutch Defender
Steps up defensively in big moments
Defensive Leader
Boosts the defensive abilities of teammates when in the game
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
Off Ball Pest
Improves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
Tireless Defender
Reduces energy lost when exerting efforts on defense
Trapper
Makes life difficult for the offensive players when trapped
Other versions of Gary Payton on NBA 2K21
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 80 | 42 | |
| 95 | 80 | 42 | |
| 94 | 80 | 42 | |
| 76 | 75 | 25 |
