Six years later, Hall of Famer Gary Payton is firing back at Michael Jordan, and making it clear that while Jordan can say whatever he pleases in his own doc, in which the Bulls legend’s production company was involved as a partner, the numbers tell another story...

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“It’s his documentary,” Payton said on Run It Back. “He can say whatever he wants to. But as we look at the numbers, he was averaging 30, and then he started averaging 23. So if he had no problems with me, I surely didn’t have any problems with him because he couldn’t guard me as well. We’re competitive, and he said what he said. That was his documentary, and that’s good, fine, whatever he wants.

“I wouldn’t even respect him if he didn’t say nothing less than that; I’m going to say the same thing. I’m not going to laugh because everybody know the outcome of that. And it was funny because if you look at the numbers, it did change after game three. So, I don’t have no problems with that.”

(Awful Annoucning)

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6R12•6 hours

Whether he guarded MJ successfully or not I don't care. I just love the way MJ deals with all these guys saying stuff. MJ never just running his mouth saying he's the greatest like the now day clowns.

dstone12•6 hours

Can’t believe that very rich and grown men are quoted with this pathetic English. Have some pride, mane.

Godfather1•9 hours

I remember Gary Payton defeating the then-Chris Jackson in a one-on-one tournament. Payton basically used his 6’-3” frame to back CJ up to the basket on every possession and toss up a layup.

FliesByNight•14 hours

Acting like he still wasn't averaging 23 a game against him lol

iwyLSUiwy•14 hours

And the Sonics won 2 of the next 3 with GP guarding MJ. Payton was just making the point that he should have been guarding MJ from the start of the series.

ChatGPT of LA•9 hours

He would have had to exert to much energy, which would hurt him in other areas of the contest. GP was solid, but not close to Jordan talent

Tiger in Texas•4 hours

Jordan was overrated, yeah, I said it! He had his own 'protective species' status thanks to the refs! I say this after watching him for years!

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