Gary Payton was a star in the NBA for nearly two decades, but the Hall of Famer has made it clear he wants no part in receiving a jersey retirement tribute from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/backinthedaynba as High-Flying NBA Great Opens Up About Being Left Out Of Hall Of Fame.

GP brought the fire, the trash talk, and the perfect lobs. Kemp said their chemistry was instant, and they fed off each other ...