Gary Payton explained why the real goal of elite defense isn’t shutting down superstars, but disrupting their rhythm.

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Taking a closer look at the Warriors' overall assets heading into the offseason, featuring their young star, role players, ...

And then I feel for Nico, man. Nico was my rep at Nike—that’s like a little brother to me. He always looked up to me like ...

Former NBA star Gary Payton has defended Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. Payton, 56, is widely regarded as one of the ...

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Budweiser have revealed the official lineup for the BUDX NBA House 3v3 ...

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Gary Payton was a complete anomaly as a player. His defensive impact was similar to that of an elite rim protector, yet he ...

The Seattle Superhawks present an exciting brand of basketball full of Seattle flavor, with local stars lighting it up on the court.