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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