Gary Payton Quotes

Where I didn't have the maturity and the compassion to consider other people's needs, I did a lot of damage.

I've been disrespectful over the years in my career because I was living a young, turnt up life. So I've said a lot of crazy things about a lot of stuff and looking back, I wouldn't take anything back, but looking forward, I wouldn't do it again.

I have found that when I have attacked people personally, that's been a stupid mistake on my part. And so whoever I have attacked personally I apologize for.

The longer I have played, the perception of myself has changed. I conduct myself to other players a bit better.

A lot of people came up to me and said you need to trash talk. That's not me.

I behaved poorly by starting this whole thing and I made some mistakes in dealing with it, and they made some mistakes in dealing with me, and taking down all my stuff was probably one of them.

If men can learn to be less defensive, more open to others, and more accepting of accountability, they will adapt well to the new global economy.

I think that's good that I have to watch how I act and what I say. I think that's a part of growing up.

I sometimes let people down, especially when I was younger. I was cavalier about what people told me. Part of growing up is learning when to shut up.

I have only got down on to paper, really, three types of people: the person I think I am, the people who irritate me, and the people I'd like to be.

People keep saying I've changed. I used to be confrontational. But I'm - I haven't changed. It was - it's just that circumstances have changed.

I haven't raised my voice for eight to 10 years in the kitchen. And I won't have anybody shouting. If I hear of anybody having a go at anyone else, they'll get disciplined.

Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too.

I like to think I'm a very mature person.

My family used to call me an oversized kid and I think that's pretty accurate in some ways.

I know I lost my temper, but I tried to be human along the way.

I'd like to think I'm a good guy as I've gotten older.

I never really thought of myself as a captain. I always thought of myself as a guy trying to win games, a guy who could look back and have no regrets.

I didn't mean to offend anybody. It's my filter. I constantly work on it.

I'm more mature. I respect more the game as I should.

Toughness isn't that you've got to fight with the guy after the play or punch him because he punched you. That's not tough. That's dumb.

Team members need to be able to admit their weaknesses and mistakes, to acknowledge the strengths of others, and to apologize when they do something wrong.

When I left the Giants in 2014, my comments were emotional, insensitive, and misguided, and I truly regret and apologize for my actions. I am committed to working hard to contributing to the success of the Giants.

When I was younger I got accused of gamesmanship but I grew out of it.

I will make it a point to voice my opinions. But if I am at fault, I will also apologise.