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Hawks draft Michigan State forward Payne 15th overall
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes Adreian Payne's hand after the Atlanta Hawks made him the 15th selection of the 2014 NBA draft. - photo by Jason DeCrow | Associated Press
ATLANTA — Adreian Payne has the skills and character that Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry covets in a draft pick. Payne, a 6-foot-10, 245-pound power forward, impressed Ferry in helping Michigan State advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament last season. Ferry also appreciated that Payne, who averaged 16.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, returned for his senior season and graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.
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