Elfrid Payton is in the middle of a career year. The floppy-haired point guard has been one of the few bright spots for an Orlando Magic team that is headed toward a top-five pick in the NBA Draft.
Although he may make headlines for his intrusive hairstyle, Payton has shown improvement in many facets of his game. Offensively, he has become a go-to option as injuries have piled up. He remains a solid facilitator.
His 13.1 points per game and 55.2 percent effective field goal percentage are both career highs. His 6.2 assists per game are in line with his career averages.