[simple simon]

MIAMI (AP) -Gary Payton finally got one championship, yet still wants to chase another.

The veteran guard signed a one-year deal Wednesday to return to the Miami Heat, meaning the defending NBA champions have every player from last season's regular postseason rotation under contract for the coming year.

Payton averaged 7.7 points in the regular season, then 5.8 per game in Miami's playoff run. He made 25 regular-season starts and was often the Heat's point guard of choice in the fourth quarter. Payton could be especially valuable early this season, with Jason Williams still recovering from offseason knee surgery.

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im glad Payton got his ring

[ThePundit]

38 years old and still going. He's a perfect role player for them

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

38 years old and still going. He's a perfect role player for them

Anyone see "the Glove" as a future Hall of Famer?..I think he is on the cusp...

[MJHMarc]

I'm not so sure.

When I think of Gary Payton, I think of that poor trade by the Bucks a few years ago, giving up sharp-shooter, Ray Allen for Payton who never accomplished anything there.

I vote no, even though I am glad he is back for another year.

[ThePundit]

That's a close one. He'll probably get in. I wouldn't have a problem with putting him in.

[MJHMarc]

How many good years has he had in his career?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

That's a close one. He'll probably get in. I wouldn't have a problem with putting him in.

Yeah, I am on the border with him, but he did wear Boston Celtics green for a year...so that's enough to swing it...

[ThePundit]

If Dumars got in, Payton will get in no problem.

[MJHMarc]

We will see about that .