Payne will join the Legends tomorrow as they host the College Park Skyhawks at 3pm at the Comerica Center. He likely won't see much action with a Phoenix squad that's already deep at point guard, but he could end up seeing regular run off the bench if the Suns fall out of playoff contention quickly.Payne was far from efficient from the field, but he made up for missing 15 shots by contributing both as a rebounder and as a passer. In 10 contests this season, he is averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game.After an uncharacteristic low-scoring game in his last contest, Payne got back on track Friday, notching his second-best point total of the season.
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As we all know, COVID-19 put the G league season to a premature end on March 11th. Payne hasn't seen any NBA minutes this season, but he was excellent in the G League with the Texas Legends, averaging 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, … Cameron Payne - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA, G-League, and NCAA. The 25-year-old is averaging 23.2 points, 4.9 boards and 8.0 dimes in 15 games with Texas this season.The 2015 NBA lottery pick continues to overmatch G League opponents, and he is now averaging 23.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 2.1 steals on the season.
Payne should continue seeing plenty of run during remaining games in Las Vegas, providing him with a platform to build plenty of momentum ahead of training camp and preseason.Payne has achieved journeyman status despite having just four season of NBA service time.
The former first-round NBA draft pick has shown well in eight G League games with Texas, averaging 20.5 points and 6.8 assists per contest.Though he was far from efficient from the field, Payne impressed with a performance that included season highs in both boards and thefts. His performances were enough for the Raptors to take notice. The 2015 lottery pick has started each of the last two games and figures to maintain the role as long as he continues to produce.In his second game with the Legends following a stint in the Chinese Basketball Association, Payne paced the team in scoring while grabbing three rebounds and dishing four assists.
In 15 G League games, Payne averaged 23.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 2.3 steals. He is yet to carve out a consistent role in the NBA and perhaps this is just the opportunity he has been looking for.Payne hasn't seen any NBA minutes this season, but he was excellent in the G League with the Texas Legends, averaging 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 combined steals/blocks per game.
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Payne will look to continue making his case for a longer look during subsequent games in the desert.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Mavericks' Cameron Payne: Continues building case in loss the 2005 lottery pick was nearly unstoppable from the field, making 17-of-24 shots, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc.