"I've guarded the best Jordan in practice every day since October" - Randy Brown credits tense duels with Jordan for excellent job against Payton in the 1996 NBA Finals

Chicago Bulls backup guard Randy Brown discusses defending Seattle Supersonics great Gary Payton in the 1996 NBA Finals.
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Gary Payton II Casts Doubt On Michael Jordan’s Career Success Without Superstar Teamups

When Michael Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls, it was a franchise in need of desperate life. They were perennial losers with even Chicago fans not holding their hopes high up. Jordan changed that, ...

"If he wasn't there, I think they wouldn't have won a lot of the games" - Gary Payton explained why Scottie Pippen was a better all-around player than Michael Jordan

Gary Payton explained why he believes Scottie Pippen, not Michael Jordan, was the more complete player who changed the game ...
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John Salley Dismisses Payton’s Claim About Stopping Jordan

John Salley responded to Gary Payton’s famous claim that he could have stopped Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals. Salley didn’t hold back, calling the idea pure nonsense. He argued that no one could ...
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"I want to go at a guy that got the same mentality as me" - Gary Payton on why he avoided teaming up with rivals

The NBA's annual All-Star Weekend was one of Gary Payton's favorite parts of the season. But while most players relax and enjoy the festivities, GP viewed it as another opportunity to take on his ...