In this legendary episode of Elevated Game with G-Wayne, G-Wayne sits down with Gary Payton, one of the most dominant defenders — and confident personalities — the NBA has ever seen. From trash talk to championships, legacy to mindset, GP delivers pure, unfiltered truth the entire way through.
Gary reflects on doing things “the second time around,” explaining how experience sharpens vision, confidence, and execution — whether it’s basketball, business, or building events. He speaks candidly about his career, his Defensive Player of the Year award as a point guard (a feat never duplicated), and why he never backed down from anyone — including Michael Jordan.
The conversation moves through NBA eras, Kobe vs. Jordan, championship regret and redemption, fatherhood, legacy, confidence, and mental dominance, all wrapped in Gary Payton’s signature humor and raw authenticity. This episode is loud, insightful, hilarious, and deeply rooted in lived greatness.
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