1. Adreian DeAngleo Payne was an American professional basketball player.
17 Facts About Adreian Payne
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Adreian Payne played in the National Basketball Association for the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic as well as for several European and Asian teams.
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Adreian Payne posted averages of 15.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.0 blocks as a senior.
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Adreian Payne was named to the Second Team All Big Ten, along with Michigan State teammates Keith Appling and Gary Harris.
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Adreian Payne was named to the Midseason Wooden Award Top 25 watchlist.
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Adreian Payne missed seven games due to an ankle injury.
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On June 26,2014, Adreian Payne was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
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On February 10,2015, Adreian Payne was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a protected future first-round pick.
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On February 7,2017, Adreian Payne was ruled out indefinitely with a blood condition, having been treated for low platelet counts.
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Adreian Payne finished the regular season averaging 3.5 points and 4 rebounds a game in a total of eight matches played.
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On February 17,2019, Adreian Payne helped Panathinaikos BC to win the Greek Basketball Cup title against PAOK BC.
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On February 25,2021, Adreian Payne signed with OGM Ormanspor of the Turkish Basketbol Super Ligi.
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In December 2021, Adreian Payne signed with the Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League.
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Adreian Payne averaged 8.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.
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Adreian Payne parted ways with the team on February 17,2022.
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On May 9,2022, Adreian Payne was fatally shot in Orlando, Florida, after he and his girlfriend had travelled to the home of Lawrence Dority in an attempt to prevent a domestic dispute.
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Adreian Payne was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.