Anadolu Efes Signs Cameron Payne to Replace Injured Mike James
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- Anadolu Efes signed Cameron Payne to replace injured Mike James.
- Mike James suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear.
- Payne has 499 NBA games and strong EuroLeague stats.
- Payne previously played for Partizan Belgrade.
- His best game was against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Turkish basketball club Anadolu Efes has signed American guard Cameron Payne, who previously played for Partizan Belgrade, to replace star player Mike James. James suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during a recent game against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade.
Payne, 32, brings significant NBA experience, having played 499 games and averaging 7.7 points and 3.2 assists per game over his career. In his tenure with Partizan, he averaged 12.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in ten games. His best performance was a 19-point outing in a 104-101 victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
James's injury occurred in the final minutes of a game against Crvena Zvezda when he attempted to run for a rebound. The club acted swiftly to secure Payne, aiming to maintain their competitive edge in the EuroLeague following James's unfortunate injury.
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