Jefferson Legend, State Champion Adreian Payne Passes Away Unexpectedly; What Happened?
Adreian Payne, arguably the best player to play in Jefferson Bronco history, passed away this last weekend in Orlando, Florida.
Payne, was one of the best big men to ever play in Dayton. He led the Jefferson Broncos to a OHSAA State Title in the mid 2000's. He would go to Michigan State, lead them to a Final Four before being drafted in the NBA by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
passed away after being shot by his girlfriend's good friends man, who was reportedly in a state of anger. He knew the man, so he felt like he could try to talk to him. He was good at communicating in intense situations.
The man, named Lawrence Dority, who was friends with Payne's ex- girlfriend friend, allegedly shot Payne after an argument in which Dority had reached his boiling point.
Payne, who was playing overseas since leaving the NBA after 4 years of service, had just taken a break to get his son Amari together as he was about to undergo a very serious brain procedure which had taken the focus away from basketball for A.P.
Payne was a absolute stud in high school and college, and even made a suprise best friend in Lacey Holsworth, the 8-year old cancer patient who he became buds with him at Michigan State.
Holsworth would help inspire that team to a Final Four. She would pass away weeks later, which crushed Payne.
Rest in peace to a guy who was trying to help someone get better. A real legend from Dayton, Payne will be sorely missed.
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