Gary Payton
NBA 2K25 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: All-Decade 1990s All-Stars
Jersey: #20
Height: 6'4" (193cm)
Weight: 180lbs (81kg)
Prior to NBA: Oregon State
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About Gary Payton
Gary Payton is among the greatest players who played in the 1990s and had been selected as a member of the All-Decade 1990s All-Stars NBA team by 2K. He plays at the Point Guard or Shooting Guard position in this All-Decade team.
Gary Payton showcased stellar performance in the 1990s, earning recognition for tenacious defense. The Seattle SuperSonics point guard, known as "The Glove," was a defensive stalwart, garnering multiple All-Defensive Team selections. His prowess extended to offensive contributions, guiding the Sonics to the NBA Finals in 1996. Payton's well-rounded skills earned him accolades, including the 1996 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and nine consecutive All-Star selections from 1994 to 2002.
Gary Payton on NBA 2K25
On NBA 2K25, this All-Decade Version of Gary Payton's 2K Rating is 95. He had a total of 19 Badges in which 5 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that All-Decade Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K25.
Below are his attributes and badges.
Glove
DefenseIncreases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers, or strip layup attempts.
Challenger
DefenseImproves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
Immovable Enforcer
DefenseImproves a defensive player's strength when defending ball handlers and finishers who are coming straight at them.
Interceptor
DefenseThe frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases.
On-Ball Menace
DefenseHounds and bodies up while defending on the perimeter.
Pick Dodger
DefenseImproves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Handles For Days
PlaymakingA player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves. allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Off-Ball Pest
DefenseMakes players more difficult to get past when playing off-ball, as they can grab and hold their matchup.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Lightning Launch
PlaymakingSpeeds up launches when attacking from the perimeter.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Gary Payton has no Outside Scoring Badges.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
Handles For Days
PlaymakingA player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves. allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Lightning Launch
PlaymakingSpeeds up launches when attacking from the perimeter.
Off-Ball Pest
DefenseMakes players more difficult to get past when playing off-ball, as they can grab and hold their matchup.
Gary Payton has no Rebounding Badges.
Gary Payton has no General Offense Badges.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Other Versions of Gary Payton in NBA 2K25
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 80 | 42 | |
| 92 | 80 | 40 | |
| 83 | 74 | 42 | |
| 77 | 75 | 25 |
