GP2 details knowing ‘soft' Garnett as kid growing up around NBA

Growing up with an NBA Hall of Famer father, Warriors two-way guard Gary Payton II was used to being around big-time players who were friends of “The Glove.”

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Golden State's Payton revealed a secret side to one intimidating Hall of Famer when recalling childhood memories of basketball's biggest stars.

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Payton discussed his fun relationship with Kevin Garnett as a kid on the latest “Dubs Talk” podcast with Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area.

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"I remember when Minnesota [Timberwolves] came in," Payton told Poole and Johnson.Garrett and [Payton Sr.] were close friends.

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After games, Kevin would dine at our house. I would mess with KG on the court before games.

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I got KG soft. Large, soft KG teddy bear. I saw ‘that side’ later in life. Yes, I'd say. He's unique. KG always brings the fire. Love it."

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While Payton loved his time with “soft” Garnett, his dad's fame brought him many other players.

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