What happened to Cameron Payne?
Last year, Cameron Payne was a revelation as a steady force who the Phoenix Suns could count on as Chris Paul’s backup.
He was good in the regular season, averaging 8.3 points (including 44% three point shooting), 3.6 assists and one turnover in 18 minutes per game. He was arguably even better in the playoffs, averaging 9.3 (36%) / 3.2 / 1.2 in 19 minutes per game.
Not earth shattering, but steady and predictable.
That his role even increased a bit in the playoffs was a sure sign of his positive impact.