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Gary Payton II gives insight on LeBron James: “Good human, family dude”

Gary Payton II guards LeBron James
Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

When it comes to celebrities, we make judgments about them based on our observations. Whether it’s an actor or a sports star, we often assume they are a certain way based solely on their outward appearance.

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Gary Payton II has a personal relationship with LeBron, and he recently spoke about how LeBron really is off the court.

“Good human, family dude,” Payton said. “On the court, he’s one guy, and off the court, he’s a family man. He’s amazing. Humble.”

 

“I’ve known Bron since he was in high school,” Payton continued. “I was a young kid, he used to come over to my dad’s house in Vegas when he was doing all his AAU stuff and whatnot.”

(Starts at 36:13)

 

 

LeBron really does appear to be a good person, and especially a great father to his children. And at 40 years old, he’s still one of the best players in the NBA. That’s an achievement no one else in NBA history can make.

About the Author Published Aug 11, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1
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