Article out of Miami on Gary Payton

For those who might be interested, here's an article on Gary Payton who is a member of the Miami Heat.

ContraCostaTimes.com - No. 17: Gary Payton

From Skyline, Payton moved on to Oregon State, developing into a collegiate star under longtime Beavers coach Ralph Miller. At OSU, he blossomed into a point guard who combined a scorer's mentality with the ability to set up others for easy points.

But it was Payton's defense that really left an impression, earning him a self-explanatory nickname: "The Glove."

"He was an intimidating defender," former Cal coach Lou Campanelli said. "He could really take your point guard and essentially take him out of the offense. He had great instincts, great hands."