Adreian Payne was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on February 19, 1991 in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, Ohio, and then went on to play college basketball at Michigan State University.
Payne was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft. He played for the Hawks for two seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2016. He played for the Timberwolves for two seasons before being waived in 2018.
Payne’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million at the time of his death. He earned most of his wealth from his NBA career.
Payne died on July 3, 2020, at the age of 28. The cause of death was not immediately known, but it was later revealed that he had been suffering from a rare form of cancer called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
Payne was not married, but he was in a relationship with his girlfriend, Kayla Spicher. The couple had been together for several years before Payne’s death.
Payne was 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 230 pounds.
Payne was an active member of his community and was involved in several charitable causes. He was a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society and was a mentor to young basketball players.
Payne’s legacy will live on through his charitable work and his impact on the game of basketball. He will be remembered as a great player and an even better person.
