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Gary Payton Says He 'Could Never Play Basketball in This Soft Era'

Katie RichcreekFeb 20, 2016

Gary Payton doesn't think he could have played in this era, but it isn't for any lack of self-confidence.

The Hall of Famer tweeted he could never have played in "this soft era" of basketball, adding that he'd need all of his salary to pay off fines:

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