Glove Love: The Best Shoes Worn by Gary Payton

Gary Payton is officially in the Basketball Hall of Fame. In celebration of his basketball career and playing legacy, we take a look back at the best kicks worn by The Glove during his NBA days. Take a look at our favorites and give us your own in the comment section.

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Nike Air Maestro

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Gary Payton’s early days in the NBA featured some of lightest models from the Nike Flight camp in team colorways. The Nike Air Maestro series was a favorite for GP, sporting all three iterations during his start with the Sonics.