The Atlanta Hawks drafted former Michigan State big-man Adriean Payne, to help fortify their front court. The 15th pick wasn’t wasn’t wearing Spartan green tonight though; he decided to pay homage to Lacey Holsworth, an 8-year old young lady who lost her battle with cancer, shortly after the NCAA tourney.
Aside from the Isaiah Austin pick, this was another warm moment that the NBA provided its fans tonight.