Jay Park expressed his excitement about meeting his basketball hero�Gary Payton.�Jay posted about meeting the former NBA player, and even got a response.

He tweeted:

why did i just find out @garypayton_20 was in Korea?? when it comes to basketball he was my hero~!!! #SEATTLESUPERSONICS

� JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) October 12, 2012

@jaybumaom it was a pleasure meeting you, keep up the good work! If you get some fee time come hang out. � Gary Payton (@GaryPayton_20) October 12, 2012

Jay Park with basketball legend @garypayton_20 of the SEATTLE SUPER SONICS ~!!! #THEGLOVE twitpic.com/b3cu6u

� JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) October 12, 2012

Gary Payton, also known as The Glove, is a former professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Fans commented, "I still live here, and I've yet to meet him", "Where was this?", and "Wow, Gary Payton?"

Tip: Kris94