Cameron Payne

Basketball player for Oklahoma City Thunder

Cameron Payne - Basketball player for Oklahoma City Thunder
Born

August 8th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player, primarily played as a point guard in the NBA. Drafted 14th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. During tenure with the Thunder, contributed to the team's playoff runs. Later played for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Phoenix Suns, where playoff participation continued. Attended Murray State University, leading the team to significant achievements in college basketball.

Drafted 14th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft

Played for Oklahoma City Thunder

Contributed to playoff runs with various teams

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