Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne who led all scorers with 18.8 points per a game during this year’s Orlando Summer League, underwent a successful procedure Tuesday to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, according to the Thunder.
The foot injury is also known as a Jones fracture, the same injury that former teammate Kevin Durant suffered when in OKC. Durant played in tk games in tk-tk and needed three surgeries before finally returning to form in ’15-16.
Payne is expected to be ready for the start of the 2016-2017 NBA regular season. He was the No. 14 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. With the departure of Kevin Durant and Dion Waiters, Payne’s minutes and role are likely to increase this season.
Cameron Payne underwent surgery on his right foot today to repair a Jones fracture. He should be ready for training camp.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 25, 2016
The Jones fracture is the same injury Durant had three surgeries on. One thing working in Payne's favor is he doesn't have KD's alien feet.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 25, 2016
