We are still seeking more information on the hard-core Gary Payton fan who has gone above-and-beyond to show her love for the former Sonic point guard. The web is a-flutter today with news that a woman in Seattle got a large tattoo of Gary Payton this weekend, but her identity, and the story behind her gigantic tattoo, are still a mystery.The inspiration: This photo used to be Payton’s Twitter profile picture:And here we have the finished tattoo:This picture was taken at Slave to the Needle in Ballard. The Weekly now believes the mystery woman is Tracy Williams. If this is you, or if you know the mystery fan, please contact us to share your story. Post a comment below or email: jfitzpatrick @seattleweekly.com
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