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Gary Payton was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, recognizing his exceptional career as a defensive stalwart and offensive playmaker. Known as "The Glove" for his tenacious defense, Payton was a nine-time NBA All-Star, nine-time All-Defensive Team selection, and the 1996 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He also led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979.