Adreian Payne

Payne was a four-year standout with the Spartans and was the No. 15 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

He was most recently with BC Juventus of the Lithuanian Basketball League. But off the court, Payne's story was also complicated. Payne at Michigan State became a star on the court, where he twice earned All-Big Ten honors. "Lacey is a special friend. Their friendship transcended the sport and their connection became a national story. He also developed a bond with Lacey Holsworth, a young Michigan State fan who had terminal cancer.

Adreian Payne was a star big man on the Michigan State Spartans basketball team under Tom Izzo, went No. 15 overall in 2014 NBA draft.

Payne was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves during his rookie season and played 107 NBA games over three seasons, finishing with five games in 2017-18 after signing with the Orlando Magic, and averaging 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game. He returned to Panathinaikos in early 2019 and helped win a Greek Basketball Cup before being released in March that year. Prosecutors did not press charges at the time, and no further legal action was taken after the January 2018 ESPN story. After spending time in France and Turkey from 2019-2021, Payne signed in December with Juventus Utena in Lithuania. He averaged 8.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in seven games before being released in February. Payne then bounced around overseas, finishing the 2018 season with Panathinaikos in Greece after being cut and then playing briefly in China early in 2018. Around noon, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida announced it responded to a call at 1:37 a.m. of a man who had been shot.

Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, died at 31.

Payne was Second-Team All Big Ten in his junior and senior seasons. Payne died as a result of a shooting that took place at 1:30 a.m. in Florida, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Dority was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder.

Former Michigan State forward Adreian Payne has died in a Monday morning shooting in Florida, police confirmed. He was 31. Payne was shot at 1:37 a.m. on ...

He earned second-team All-Big Ten honors as a junior and senior. A first-round NBA Draft pick in 2015, Payne played in the NBA for parts of four seasons with the Hawks, Timberwolves and Magic. His alleged shooter, identified by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as Lawrence Dority, was apprehended at the scene and has been arrested on a warrant of first-degree murder.

Adreian Payne was a star big man on the Michigan State Spartans basketball team under Tom Izzo, went No. 15 overall in 2014 NBA draft.

He returned to Panathinaikos in early 2019 and helped win a Greek Basketball Cup before being released in March that year. He played 107 NBA games over three seasons, finishing with five games in 2017-18 after signing with the Orlando Magic, and averaging 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game. Around noon, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced it responded to a call at 1:37 a.m. of a man who had been shot.

Payne played in 107 NBA games, averaging four points and three rebounds, over four seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic.

The 29-year-old Dority was arrested on a first-degree murder warrant after homicide detectives interviewed him. Lawrence Dority was present at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office in Orange County, Florida, said deputies responded to a shooting Monday morning when Payne was identified and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Adreian Payne, the former NBA first-round draft pick whose friendship with a young cancer patient during his senior season at Michigan State University ...

RIP Adreian Payne,” he wrote in a tweet. “So sad to hear that former Michigan State star Adreian Payne passed away at the age of 31. Payne also played professionally overseas, according to the Detroit Free Press, which was first to report Payne’s death. Payne scooped up Lacey, who wore a blonde wig, and carried her around the court while he was honored on senior night. Payne was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The suspect, Lawrence Dority, 29, stayed at the scene and was interviewed by homicide detectives, the sheriff's office said.

The news of Payne's death was first reported by former Ohio State star Jared Sullinger. Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press later confirmed the news.

He was named to the All–Big Ten team as a senior. He was transported to Orange County Jail. The Orange County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office released a statement noting it responded to the 2500 block of Egret Shores Drive early Monday morning regarding a shooting.

Payne was discovered suffering from gunshot wounds and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The former Spartans star was shot and killed Monday at the age of 31.

Payne, a Dayton native, started for three years at Michigan State. While in East Lansing, he became a force in the post, establishing himself as a talented offensive player and renowned rim protector. The Orange County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office released a statement noting that officers responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of Egret Shores Drive early Monday morning. He was then transported to Orange County Jail. Adreian was loved by his teammates and coaches, who respected his development as a player and a person. Following graduation, Adreian regularly returned to East Lansing. In doing so, he developed and strengthened relationships with players from all eras. I’ve heard from many of those players today, each one experiencing heartbreak, and each one with their own fond memory of Adreian.”

El estadounidense Adreian Payne, exjugador de Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks y Orlando Magic en la NBA, falleció en la madrugada desde el lunes en un ...

“Estamos sacudidos por la noticia del fallecimiento de nuestro exjugador. El estadounidense Adreian Payne, exjugador de Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks y Orlando Magic en la NBA, falleció en la madrugada desde el lunes en un tiroteo en Orlando (Florida) a los 31 años de edad. Payne jugó en Orlando en la temporada 2017-2018 y también vistió las camisetas de los Timberwolves y de los Atlanta Hawks en la NBA, además de jugar en Europa con el Panathinaikos griego.

El ex destacado jugador de Michigan State y que jugó en la NBA durante cuatro temporadas, Adreian Payne, fue asesinado el lunes en un tiroteo en Florida.

"Volveré a hacer lo que amo pronto", escribió Payne en su comunicado. Dijo que el baloncesto no era tan importante como su familia. "Ella es mi hermana y siempre será parte de mi vida. Según las autoridades locales, un hombre llamado Lawrence Dority fue arrestado por disparar, con una orden de asesinato en primer grado. Holsworth ayudó al equipo a cortar las redes cuando ganó el torneo Big Ten en 2014. No se presentaron cargos en ese caso.

El exjugador de la NBA y la Euroliga, Adreian Payne perdió la vida la madrugada de este lunes en un tiroteo registrado en Orlando, Florida.

“Estamos sacudidos por la noticia del fallecimiento de nuestro exjugador. A su vez, el Panathinaikos de Grecia, club donde jugó el estadounidense, también se pronunció al respecto. Sin embargo, no dieron mayores detalles de si se trataba de un asunto personal.

Adreian Payne, que jugó en la NBA y la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, es asesinado a tiros.

“Nuestras oraciones están con su familia, compañeros de equipo y seres queridos. Adreian era querido por su compañeros y entrenadores, que respetaron su desarrollo como jugador y como persona. Payne fue identificado y trasladado a un hospital, donde certificaron su fallecimiento.

Payne, a first round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, was shot and killed in Florida early Monday morning.

Selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA draft, Payne played portions of four seasons in the league before continuing his basketball career overseas, most recently in Lithuania. A 6-foot-10 center, Payne made his most notable impact on the court while at Michigan State, where he played between 2010 and 2014, setting the school’s record for blocked shots and earning two second-team All-Big Ten selections. While at Michigan State, Payne was known for his friendship with young cancer patient Lacey Holsworth, who died in 2014 at eight years old. Magic Johnson, who starred at Michigan State before embarking on a Hall of Fame career in the NBA, tweeted Monday he was “heartbroken” to hear of Payne’s death, adding he “will be sorely missed.”

The news was first revealed on social media as several players and former teammates posted about Payne, who played for the Spartans from 2010-14.

I've heard from many of those players today, each one experiencing heartbreak, and each one with their own fond memory of Adreian." He came to Michigan State with a ton of raw talent and put in the work to reach his goal of becoming an NBA player. “I want you to know, man, that I love you, I care for you,” Garland said. Added Michigan State legend Magic Johnson, "Cookie and I are heartbroken to hear that former Spartan Adreian Payne has passed away. "Following graduation, Adreian regularly returned to East Lansing. In doing so, he developed and strengthened relationships with players from all eras. Payne’s friendship with Holsworth captured the attention and hearts of the basketball world in 2014. "Adreian was loved by his teammates and coaches, who respected his development as a player and a person. Payne was a part of that group. "This morning we received the tragic news of Adreian Payne’s passing,” MSU athletic director Alan Haller said at the press conference introducing Adam Nightingale as the new hockey coach. "Our prayers are with his family, teammates and loved ones. Former Spartan and current Golden State Warrior Draymond Green tweeted four broken hearts. Dority has been arrested on a warrant for first-degree murder and transported to the Orange County Jail.

Adreian Payne, the No. 15 overall pick in 2014, was found dead in a shooting in central Florida.

All the things that go on in coaching. If you ever spent time around AP, you understood that he had a really big heart and he cared about people.” “He was looking to start an NFT tied to the Spartans,” Wood said in a telephone interview. But until the day I die, I’ll never forget those couple of scenes that I was privileged to be part of thanks to him.” “I’ve had my moments when I’ve been mad at AP because he didn’t do something right,” Izzo said in a 2014 interview with the Big Ten Network. “I’ve been happy with him, I’ve been proud of him, I’ve been disappointed. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a shooting at 1:34 a.m. Monday when Payne was identified and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Adreian Payne vistió los uniformes de Hawks de Atlanta, Timberwolves de Minnesota y Magic de Orlando a lo largo de cuatro temporadas.

La policía del condado de Orange fue llamada alrededor de la 1:30 am de este 9 de mayo para informar sobre un incidente en la cuadra 2500 de Egret Shores Drive. Ahí fue hallado Adreian Payne con heridas de bala. - Su última temporada en Minnesota fue la de 2017, lapso en el que vio acción en 18 choques, todos desde la banca. Pese a ser trasladado inmediatamente a un hospital, llegó sin signos vitales.

Orlando, Florida — Adreian Payne, que jugó en la NBA y la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, fue asesinado a tiros. Tenía 31 años. La Oficina del Sheriff del.

“Nuestras oraciones están con su familia, compañeros de equipo y seres queridos. Adreian era querido por su compañeros y entrenadores, que respetaron su desarrollo como jugador y como persona. Payne fue identificado y trasladado a un hospital, donde certificaron su fallecimiento.

Adreian Payne is pictured playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 10, ...

"In doing so, he developed and strengthened relationships with players from all eras. He came to Michigan State with a ton of raw talent and put in the work to reach his goal of becoming an NBA player. It is unclear if he has an attorney on record at this time, and a motive for the shooting is not known.

Dority fue detenido con una orden de arresto por asesinato en primer grado y trasladado a la cárcel del Condado de Orange, según el comunicado. No está claro si ...

“Adreian era muy querido por sus compañeros y entrenadores, que respetaban su desarrollo como jugador y persona. “Nuestras oraciones están con su familia, compañeros de equipo y seres queridos”, dijo. No está claro si tiene un abogado registrado en este momento, y se desconoce el motivo del tiroteo.

After Game 4, Draymond Green told reporters that he plans to donate to a foundation in honor of the Adreian Payne, who was shot and killed Monday.

I don't like to cry in front of people," Green said. "What I will say is, Hazel and I are going to donate $100,000 to a fund in Adreian's name. As post game emotions ran high after Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, Golden State Warriors forward and former Michigan State star Draymond Green told reporters that he and his wife plan to donate $100,000 to a foundation in honor of the former Spartan basketball player who died Monday.

Payne, 31, was known for the bond he formed with a young girl who had become ill with cancer. A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder in the Orlando ...

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Muere asesinado Adreian Payne, exjugador del Spartans de Michigan State y de la NBA, fue asesinado en Orlando, según confirman las autoridades.

"Adreian era muy querido por sus compañeros y entrenadores, que respetaban su desarrollo como jugador y persona. "Nuestras oraciones están con su familia, compañeros de equipo y seres queridos", dijo. No está claro si tiene un abogado registrado en este momento, y se desconoce el motivo del tiroteo.

Police say former MSU star Adreian Payne was shot and killed on Monday after he had a dispute with a man outside of a residence in Florida.

They said he had no firearm in his possession, and claimed Dority's "act was a premeditated killing." Cops say Dority told them Payne then said "I'll smoke you bra." Cops say Dority added that he took the former NBA player's "presence as a threat."

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne was shot after allegedly trying to intervene in a couple's argument, court documents show.

… He act like he got a gun, and I shot him.” Dority also told dispatchers he was in possession of the firearm used in the shooting, a black 9 mm FN509 handgun. Dority is alleged to have taken a shooting stance near a tree with both arms leaning forward and fired a single shot at Payne, then returned inside his home with the weapon. The younger Dority told deputies he interpreted Payne’s presence as a threat, according to the court file, and shot Payne after he got out of his car. The elder Dority, who remained in his car, told police his son approached the car’s driver’s side and began “talking close together” with Payne at the vehicle. Dority entered a not guilty plea Tuesday morning and waived his arraignment, according to court files. Payne and his girlfriend were inside.