2015 NBA Draft Live Blog: Pick-By-Pick Results And Instant Analysis
Mar 7, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Murray State Racers guard Cameron Payne (1) brings the ball up court against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels during the second half in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference basketball tournament at Nashville Memorial Auditorium. Eastern Kentucky won 86-83. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
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Cameron Payne
PG, Murray State
As promised, the Oklahoma City Thunder draft Cameron Payne, which could be the heir apparent to Russell Westbrook in the near future. Payne flew up the big boards as soon as pre-draft workouts begun, but ultimately simmered back down to the Thunder at 14.
Not sure if Payne will be a rotation player next season, but he could be a huge part of the Thunder future if Westbrook decides to take his talents elsewhere in a few years.
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