ELFRID
PAYTON
#4 -
G
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
195 lbs
Experience
8
years
Debut
Oct 28, 2014
Born
Feb 22, 1994
(31 yrs)
Gretna, Louisiana
Drafted
Drafted by Philadelphia in 2014 (1/10).
College
Louisiana
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-29 |
New Orleans Pelicans declined their contract option for next season.
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| 2025-04-11 |
Re-signed by the New Orleans Pelicans to a multi-year contract.
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| 2025-03-31 |
Signed by the New Orleans Pelicans to a second 10-day contract.
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| 2025-03-21 |
Signed by the New Orleans Pelicans to a 10-day contract.
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| 2025-02-28 |
10-day contract expired.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | All-Rookie First Team All-Rookie First Team | 2014-15 |
Scouting Report
Electric defensively: a constant threat for steals and a strong man-to-man stopper. Pass-first as a playmaker. Long and well-sized at point guard but plays even bigger thanks to great hands and hustle. Draws a lot of fouls. Excels as a rebounder and lane-filler, with good leaping ability. Struggles offensively for stretches due to issues with fundamentals and decision-making. Gets turnover-prone and has a tough time hitting both jumpers and free throws. Must keep improving his offensive skill-set, and would benefit greatly by bulking up his frame for the NBA.
Long Range Potential: Defensive point guard.
