Northwest Division
Cameron Payne, Oklahoma City Thunder: While Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook won’t willingly allow Payne into the spotlight, how often can the crafty left-hander demand attention anyway? Andre Roberson isn’t much of a scorer, and D.J. Augustin isn’t much of a defender. Payne, on the other hand, is an efficient shooter and a pest on the other end of the floor. The Murray State product should be able to establish a key role in the second unit during his rookie campaign.