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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gary Payton admits he made mistakes when teaching his son how to play basketball: "I was thinking about myself, how I played, and I wanted him to play that way"
Like most fathers, Gary Payton wanted his son to be like him. But not only did he just want his namesake son to follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player, he wanted him to be the same player he was in the NBA. But living up to his father's name was like mission impossible for Gary II. His father was a nine-time NBA All-Star, nine-time All-NBA team selection, nine-time All-Defensive first team member, the 1996 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and a member of the NBA's 75th Anniversary team. Advertisement Trying to dictate GP2's early basketball career caused a rift between father and son that almost derailed the younger Payton's basketball career. Ultimately, Gary Sr. realized that for his son to realize his full potential, he had to let him be himself. "At the first time that I was thinking of myself, how I played, and I wanted him to play that way. Y'all gotta understand man, there is only one Gary Payton, and that's me. I just named my son after me, that's it," he said. "So I told my son 'Look here man, I know you mad at me.' We got into a situation where our relationship wasn't really cool because of that." Gary didn't think GP2 would go to Oregon State According to the elder Payton, he tried to discourage GP2 the way his father did him. Early on, it looked like the pressure of living up to his name caught up with Gary II. However, by his junior year in HS, "The Young Glove" decided that he wasn't going to listen to the noise and was going to play his own game. Advertisement After high school, GP2 wanted to enroll at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California. However, his dad took him to Oregon State, where he once starred. At first, Gary thought his son would not take the challenge. But he did, and that was when the old man realized that his kid was no longer intimidated by his reputation. "When he made that decision to go to Oregon State behind me, that was a big deal for me because I really didn't think that he was going to do that. So I tell him all the time, I said 'Look here, Don't never think that you gotta be like me. It ain't going to work that way.' I said 'If you want to be like, be anything with me, just get your picture up a side of me. And let us be two legends together." The best thing about GP2 isn't even related to basketball GP2's number isn't retired by OSU like his dad's is. Unlike his father, who was the No.2 pick in the 1990 NBA Draft, his son took a longer route to the NBA after being undrafted in 2016. But while he hasn't been as good as his dad in the NBA, he's played nine seasons in the association and is coming off the second-best scoring year of his career in Golden State. That's impressive but it's not what makes Gary Sr. the proudest. Advertisement "The best thing I like about my kid is that when people come up to me, they don't talk about basketball. They talk about how good of a person he is, and how sweet he is. That makes a dad feel better because I know I did what I had to do as a parent," he added. Like all NBA dads, Gary was away most of the time because of his basketball career. But hearing people say nice things about GP2 as a person—"The Glove" says that's the best feeling for any father—and it's not even basketball-related. Related: "That is the worst basketball ever" - GP shares why constant switching on defense is a big problem in today's NBA
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Caitlin Clark Reveals Bold GOAT Choice Between Jordan and LeBron
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark is back in action and started the season off with a bang. Clark and her Fever started the season on the right foot with a blowout win over the Chicago Sky. Clark picked up right where she left off with a sensational performance to start off her sophomore campaign. In the contest on Saturday, she recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. She is the face of the league, and her play is backing that up. On Monday after practice, she caught up with the media and touched on the support she received from future NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James took to X to praise the young superstar, posting "TRIPLE DUB CC!! Great way to kick off the season! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾." TRIPLE DUB CC!! Great way to kick off the season! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 17, 2025 Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever warms up prior to the Fever's home opener against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever warms up prior to the Fever's home opener against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo byIn the process, she delivers her take on the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. "That's one of my idols, LeBron is the GOAT to me," Clark said. "... He really does follow the WNBA. He watches and he loves and appreciates basketball and he loves and appreciates the way the Fever and my teammates play. I didn't see it before the game, but a lot of people sent it to me." Prior to Clark's comments, James took to Instagram and shared a picture of the two. "Good luck and DO YOU per usual this season!!!" James wrote. The James and Jordan debate has been longstanding, and some still believe Jordan is the GOAT. However, in this instance, Clark believes it is James, and she is not entirely wrong. The 40-year-old superstar has built a resume like no other; he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a four-time NBA champion, a four-time Finals MVP, a four-time NBA MVP, a 13-time All-NBA First Team, a five-time NBA All-Defensive First Team, and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary team. James' resume speaks for itself. While Jame is established as a player, whether he retires or not, Clark is just getting started. The 23-year-old has only played in one season, but she is well on her way to proving to be one of the best to ever grace the hardwood. Last season, Clark was named an All-Star, Rookie of the Year, All-WNBA First Team, and AP Female Athlete of the Year 2024. Clark is just getting started, and by the end, she may be involved in the GOAT conversation. More NBA news: Celtics' Brad Stevens Shares Massive Update on Meeting with Cooper Flagg Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Urged Aaron Gordon to Not Play Game 7 Nuggets Voice Strong Support For David Adelman Following Game 7 Exit For more Caitlin Clark, LeBron James, and NBA news and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Reggie Miller will be lead game analyst when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Reggie Miller will be NBC Sports' lead game analyst when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season, the network announced Tuesday. Miller has been one of TNT Sports lead NBA analysts for 20 years. He called his 18th All-Star Game this past weekend. When Miller joins NBC in October, he is expected to call one or more games per week during the regular season and playoffs. Coincidentally, some of the top moments in Miller's 18-year playing career with the Indiana Pacers occurred on NBC, which carried NBA games from 1990 through 2002. That included Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks when he scored eight points in a span of 9 seconds at Madison Square Garden to beat the New York Knicks. 'Some of my most memorable moments have been on NBC and I'm looking forward to creating more,' Miller said in a statement. Miller — elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 — also was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary team. 'Having provided so many memorable moments on NBC during his playing days, it's only fitting that Reggie will join our team as the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock,' NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a statement. 'As basketball fans know, not only was Reggie one of the game's greatest shooters and clutch performers, but he was also one of its most entertaining players with a unique combination of skill and swagger. He has successfully brought those traits to his broadcasting career and consistently provides viewers with in-depth analysis while pulling no punches.' NBC will have up to 100 regular-season games, including on Sunday night once the NFL season has ended. It will also have games on Tuesday throughout the regular season, while a Monday night doubleheader will be exclusively streamed on Peacock. NBC will also have the All-Star Game and All-Star Saturday Night. During the playoffs, NBC and/or Peacock will have up to 28 games the first two rounds, with at least half on NBC. It also will carry one of the two conference finals in six of the 11 years of the deal. NBC previously announced that Mike Tirico will be the lead play-by-play announcer, Jamal Crawford will be a game analyst and Frank DiGraci will serve as coordinating producer. Noah Eagle, who does college football, college basketball and some NFL games, is also expected to be a part of NBC's coverage even though an announcement has not been made. Jalen Rose is a game analyst for college basketball on NBC/Peacock, but does have NBA studio and analyst experience from his time with ESPN/ABC. ___ AP NBA:
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Reggie Miller will be lead game analyst when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
Reggie Miller will be NBC Sports' lead game analyst when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season, the network announced Tuesday. Miller has been one of TNT Sports lead NBA analysts for 20 years. He called his 18th All-Star Game this past weekend. When Miller joins NBC in October, he is expected to call one or more games per week during the regular season and playoffs. Coincidentally, some of the top moments in Miller's 18-year playing career with the Indiana Pacers occurred on NBC, which carried NBA games from 1990 through 2002. That included Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks when he scored eight points in a span of 9 seconds at Madison Square Garden to beat the New York Knicks. 'Some of my most memorable moments have been on NBC and I'm looking forward to creating more,' Miller said in a statement. Miller — elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 — also was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary team. 'Having provided so many memorable moments on NBC during his playing days, it's only fitting that Reggie will join our team as the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock,' NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a statement. 'As basketball fans know, not only was Reggie one of the game's greatest shooters and clutch performers, but he was also one of its most entertaining players with a unique combination of skill and swagger. He has successfully brought those traits to his broadcasting career and consistently provides viewers with in-depth analysis while pulling no punches.' NBC will have up to 100 regular-season games, including on Sunday night once the NFL season has ended. It will also have games on Tuesday throughout the regular season, while a Monday night doubleheader will be exclusively streamed on Peacock. NBC will also have the All-Star Game and All-Star Saturday Night. During the playoffs, NBC and/or Peacock will have up to 28 games the first two rounds, with at least half on NBC. It also will carry one of the two conference finals in six of the 11 years of the deal. NBC previously announced that Mike Tirico will be the lead play-by-play announcer, Jamal Crawford will be a game analyst and Frank DiGraci will serve as coordinating producer. Noah Eagle, who does college football, college basketball and some NFL games, is also expected to be a part of NBC's coverage even though an announcement has not been made. Jalen Rose is a game analyst for college basketball on NBC/Peacock, but does have NBA studio and analyst experience from his time with ESPN/ABC. ___ AP NBA:
Associated Press
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Reggie Miller will be lead game analyst when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Reggie Miller will be NBC Sports' lead game analyst when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season, the network announced Tuesday. Miller has been one of TNT Sports lead NBA analysts for 20 years. He called his 18th All-Star Game this past weekend. When Miller joins NBC in October, he is expected to call one or more games per week during the regular season and playoffs. Coincidentally, some of the top moments in Miller's 18-year playing career with the Indiana Pacers occurred on NBC, which carried NBA games from 1990 through 2002. That included Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks when he scored eight points in a span of 9 seconds at Madison Square Garden to beat the New York Knicks. 'Some of my most memorable moments have been on NBC and I'm looking forward to creating more,' Miller said in a statement. Miller — elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 — also was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary team. 'Having provided so many memorable moments on NBC during his playing days, it's only fitting that Reggie will join our team as the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock,' NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a statement. 'As basketball fans know, not only was Reggie one of the game's greatest shooters and clutch performers, but he was also one of its most entertaining players with a unique combination of skill and swagger. He has successfully brought those traits to his broadcasting career and consistently provides viewers with in-depth analysis while pulling no punches.' NBC will have up to 100 regular-season games, including on Sunday night once the NFL season has ended. It will also have games on Tuesday throughout the regular season, while a Monday night doubleheader will be exclusively streamed on Peacock. NBC will also have the All-Star Game and All-Star Saturday Night. During the playoffs, NBC and/or Peacock will have up to 28 games the first two rounds, with at least half on NBC. It also will carry one of the two conference finals in six of the 11 years of the deal. NBC previously announced that Mike Tirico will be the lead play-by-play announcer, Jamal Crawford will be a game analyst and Frank DiGraci will serve as coordinating producer. Noah Eagle, who does college football, college basketball and some NFL games, is also expected to be a part of NBC's coverage even though an announcement has not been made. Jalen Rose is a game analyst for college basketball on NBC/Peacock, but does have NBA studio and analyst experience from his time with ESPN/ABC. ___
