Gary Payton is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive guards of all time and has enjoyed a distinguished career that earned him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. After being selected second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1990, Payton quickly established himself as a household name. He spent 13 seasons with the Seattle franchise, and in 2002, they opted to trade him in a deal that brought young Ray Allen to the team.
Payton earned a lot of money by his performance
After the trade, Payton aimed to become an NBA champion, and he was also successful in doing so, as he won the NBA championship in 2006 with the Miami Heat, which was star-studded with players like Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade. He earned a lot of money from his performance in the NBA. Payton earned a total of $104 million during his 17 seasons in the league and was one of the highest-earning guards in the league at his peak.
The NBA Star acted in movies
Furthermore, Payton made good use of his stardom and popularity to amass a lot of money. Currently, at the age of 51, he is worth about $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. “The Glove” met with the bright lights of Hollywood and has starred in a few movies like White Men Can’t Jump, Eddie, Like Mike, and Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
Former star’s endorsement deals
The nine-time NBA All-Star was considered one of the most savvy sneakerheads in the NBA, and he was also associated with Nike. This was possibly the largest endorsement deal he had worked on. Payton was also an exclusive athlete for Nike, modeling the special player edition Nike Air Thrill Flights. In addition to acting and endorsing, he also has a good share of business ventures, which continue to churn money. Payton owns and promotes Cannasports too, which is a cannabis product line that aims to provide a solution for athletes seeking safe, addiction-free pain relief.
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