NBA legend Gary Payton returns to Manila for vivo Philippines' 10th anniversary

NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton returned to Manila for vivo Philippines' 10th anniversary, delighting fans with personal reflections and career highlights.

Payton, a nine-time All-Star and 2006 NBA champion, emphasized leadership, respect, and discipline as values beyond basketball.

He shared that being a father and raising his son to be a good man is his proudest achievement, highlighting family over professional success.

Payton expressed pride in representing the US in the Olympics and his son's 2022 victory as significant life milestones.

During the event, he named his all-time dream team, showcasing his personal basketball preferences.

Payton mentioned that he did not hesitate to return to the Philippines when the NBA invited him four years ago.

He played for the Seattle Supersonics, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat, where he won an NBA title in 2006 with Shaquille O'Neal and a young Dwayne Wade.

After his playing career, Payton coached and guided his son, Gary Payton II, from a journeyman into a solid player for the Golden State Warriors.

The elder Payton highlighted his son's 2022 Larry O'Brien trophy win as a significant milestone.