KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 31: Tyler Herro #14 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Auburn Tigers during the 2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center on March 31, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
New York Knicks assistant Kenny Payne continues to draw praise for his work as a mentor.
Miami Heat rookie guard Tyler Herro, who has turned into one of the NBA’s best stories this season, credits his former Kentucky coach and current New York Knicks assistant Kenny Payne as being key to his development.