Happy birthday! Gary Payton turns 57 today

Gary Payton is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Gary Payton has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Payton, a cultural icon

Born Gary Dwayne Payton in Oakland on July 23, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Payton's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gary hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gary Payton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Gary, you're the best!

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