Gary Payton is the rare celebrity strain that plays real minutes: Cookies and Powerzzzup Genetics named it after the NBA Hall of Famer whose nickname, The Glove, suited a strain that locks down the evening. The Y crossed with Snowman delivers strong gas and pepper over a colourful, frosty bud, and an even-keeled high that reviewers keep describing the same way: euphoric without anxiety, relaxed without a couch sentence. I hand it to social evenings and wind-downs that still involve people. I do not hand it to daytime productivity; it wins the fourth quarter, not the first. The honest downside: celebrity pricing sometimes runs ahead of batch quality, so check the jar.
Individual batches vary; craft lots often test higher.
CBD Range
0% - 1%
Trace amounts only. This is a THC-driven profile.
Type
Indica Dominant Hybrid
Ratio drives the shape of the high.
Top Terpenes
Myrcene · Limonene · Caryophyllene
The terpene leaders behind the flavour and feel.
Flowering Time
8 to 9 weeks
Grower reference for cultivar finish time.
Lineage
The Y × Snowman (Cookies x Powerzzzup Genetics)
Documented parent genetics.
Where this sits in the indica laneMost indicas test 15% to 22% THC
Lower
Typical
Upper
Gary Payton Strain: 22% - 27% THC. Right in the sweet spot of the indica lane.
The takeaway: Published ranges describe typical batches. Check the in-stock list above for the exact lot on the shelf today.
The story of Gary Payton
Gary Payton is Cookies’ celebrity line done properly: a collaboration with Kenny Dumetz of Powerzzzup Genetics named for the defensive legend of the Seattle SuperSonics. The genetics are serious, The Y and Snowman both Cookies-family pillars, and the strain earned its roster spot on performance: colourful buds, loud gas-and-pepper nose, and a balanced high that made it one of the most reviewed hybrid cultivars of the decade. In Canada it shows up in premium craft drops and sells through quickly.
Terpene breakdown
Myrcene0.611%
Limonene0.603%
Caryophyllene0.583%
Linalool0.395%
Humulene0.223%
Pinene0.181%
Nerolidol0.092%
Terpene shares from lab-tested samples (% of total terpene weight).
Lab samples show an unusually even split: myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene sit within a few hundredths of each other, with linalool a strong fourth. That balance is why the nose reads gas, citrus and pepper all at once, with a soft floral finish. The gas is strong in the jar and smooth in the smoke, which is the strain's balancing act.
Growing Gary Payton
An 8 to 9 week finish with vigorous plants and dense, colourful flowers, deep green with purple accents and fiery pistils. It throws a lot of resin and rewards training. Structure is sturdy; the main grow challenge is the stretch early in flower.
How to consume Gary Payton
Evenings with company. The high starts bright and giggly, holds an even keel through the middle, and lands soft rather than heavy. Good for conversation, food and music. Anxiety-prone smokers report it unusually friendly for its strength.
Gary Payton vs similar strains
Against Cereal Milk, its Snowman sibling cross, Gary Payton is gassier and stronger. Against Cap Junky, the heavier exotic tier, it is friendlier and more even. Indica dominant hybrids cover the wider lane.
A Cookies x Powerzzzup Genetics hybrid crossing The Y with Snowman, named after the NBA Hall of Fame point guard.
Why is it called Gary Payton?
The breeder named it for the Hall of Famer, whose nickname The Glove fits a strain that locks down the evening.
What does Gary Payton taste like?
Peppery gas with citrus underneath. Smooth smoke with a strong fuel nose.
How strong is Gary Payton?
Most batches test between 22 and 27 percent THC, with some higher.
What does Gary Payton feel like?
Even-keeled: euphoric and giggly without anxiety, relaxed without a couch lock.
Where can I buy Gary Payton in Canada?
Check the in-stock list above, BMWO ships Canada wide with live pricing and Xpresspost tracking.
Storing Gary Payton
The gas aromatics are strong: airtight glass, cool dark cupboard, 58 to 62 percent humidity pack. The colourful bag appeal fades under light, so keep jars dark.
Buying Gary Payton in Canada
Where to buy: right here - when in stock, the products above ship from our Canadian warehouse.
Shipping: Canada Post Xpresspost with tracking, discreet packaging. Free shipping on orders over $149.
Legality: Gary Payton is legal to buy online in Canada from licensed retailers for adults 18+ (19+ in some provinces).
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