Hall of Famer Payton looks to make mark as college coach

Lincoln head coach Gary Payton, middle, gestures while posing for photos with the other coaches, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Hall of Famer Payton is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln University, determined to make a lasting mark in his hometown. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Golden State Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, right, sits with his grandson and Lincoln basketball player Isaiah Attles, at an NBA basketball game between the Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in San Francisco. Hall of Famer Gary Payton is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln University, determined to make a lasting mark in his hometown of Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Lincoln head coach Gary Payton listens to his phone, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Hall of Famer Payton is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln University, determined to make a lasting mark in his hometown. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)