Atlanta Hawks: Summer League Roster Breakdown

By Adam McGee | Jul 10, 2014

Mar 30, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Adreian Payne (5) reacts after a three pointer against the Connecticut Huskies during the second half in the finals of the east regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Adreian Payne (Michigan State) gets a hug from NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number fifteen overall pick to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Adreian Payne

Although not many people were projecting Hawks general manager Danny Ferry to select a power forward on draft night, Payne’s fit with the Hawks has been a cause of great excitement. Payne was a standout during his time as a Michigan State Spartan, and by all means his game looks built, and ready, to perform in the NBA.

For Payne, he’ll be hoping to showcase that he’s the whole package. In particular, if the 23-year-old can display his strong basketball IQ, consistent long range shooting, defensive awareness and impressive athleticism, he’ll be positioned well to make a significant contribution in the NBA in the coming season.

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