It was Throwback Thursday at Bank of America Arena in Seattle Thursday night, where the Washington Huskies took on the Oregon State Beavers. There were two high-profile attendees sitting court side — two guys who now happen to double as proud papas. Gary Payton II currently plays for the Beavers, while Shawn Kemp Jr. plays for the Huskies. Due to some lack of creativity when it comes to naming their kids, it’s easy to figure out that those two are the offspring of the most exciting duo in Seattle sports history.
The Seattle Sonics are BACK! @GaryPayton_20 & Shawn Kemp reunite to watch their sons play (via @UWAthletics) #TBT pic.twitter.com/6bL0XppK28
— 120 Sports (@120Sports) January 16, 2015
Kemp still calls Seattle home, and runs a successful restaurant just blocks from his old stomping grounds, KeyArena. Speaking of the Key, here’s an obligatory highlight reel of the two, back when they were much younger, slimmer and not as gray.
[Twitter]

About John Ferensen
Recent Posts
Italy misses World Cup, Gennaro Gattuso out
"I need to leave it in the hands of a new technical team going into the future."
Fernando Mendoza wanted to showcase teammates during Pro Day
"I just wanted to make sure everybody could showcase their abilities in front of all 32 NFL teams."
Jerry Jones in favor of NFL’s technological advancement
"Fans deserve that.”
JJ Redick vouches for Luka Doncic as MVP
"He's the engine that's driving all of our winning."
Mike Macdonald excited about running back room
Coach is ready to get rolling.
Kim Mulkey addresses retirement rumors
"I’m going to be in this game unless LSU fires me."