Gary Payton used to request technical fouls from refs before games—an unusual tactic that fueled his signature intensity.

Gary Payton II compared today’s style to the battles of the 1980s and 90s and did not hesitate to call out that the league has gotten softer.

Gary Payton II Believes The NBA Has Gotten Softer Compared To The '80s And '90s originally appeared on Fadeaway World.