Adreian Payne

Professional basketball player, NBA

Adreian Payne - Professional basketball player, NBA
Born

February 19th, 1991
34 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Michigan State University from 2011 to 2014. Selected 15th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Played for the Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other international teams. Contributed to team success as a center, known for scoring and rebounding.

Selected 15th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft

Played for the Atlanta Hawks

Competed in college tournaments with Michigan State

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