#19 Gary Payton - Shawn Kemp
CAREER STATS
Gary Payton) PPG- 16.3 RPG- 3.9 APG- 6.7
Shawn Kemp) PPG- 14.6 RPG- 8.4 APG) 1.6
The phrase defense turns into offense is a prime example in Gary Payton with Shawn Kemp. With Gary's intensity and gritty defense with Shawn Kemp's freakish athletic ability the Sonics were booming in Seattle. Gary Payton was drafted by the Supersonics in 1990 along with Kemp being drafted a year before. Gary Payton also known as "The Glove", became NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1996 leading the league in steals. Payton also for nine straight seasons (94' - 02') landed on the NBA's 1st All Defensive Team. Shawn Kemp became a presence in the league for his athleticism and versatility. Shawn Kemp is a great watch for being arguably the best in game dunkers. Kemp was third in rebounding after the 95' and 96' seasons. The only time Gary and Shawn made the big stage was in 1996 losing to the Bulls in six games. Michael Jordan took many titles from prominent teams. Gary and Shawn were not alone having zero titles after retiring.
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