1992: Payton began his career in Seattle, where he spent twelve-and-a-half seasons matched up against everyone from Kenny Smith (pictured,0) to Kobe Bryant.

1996: In Payton's only trip to The Finals, he ran into a Bull named Michael. The Sonics fell in six games.

1997: Payton and Shawn "Reign Man" Kemp were one of the game's most popular and athletic duos during their seven seasons together in Seattle.

1998: "The Glove" dressed for rainy Seattle weather in this All-Star portrait. Payton has been named an All-Star nine times in his career.

2000: Best known for his clean-cut dome, Payton grew his hair out for a stint in the 2000-01 season.

2003: Payton was traded to Milwaukee midway through the 2002-03 season, where he helped the Bucks give Jason Kidd and the Nets all they could handle in the playoffs.

2004: Payton and Malone's fiery leadership has helped take the Lakers back to The Finals