New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton has been one of the most enigmatic players in the NBA since joining the league in 2014. Drafted 10th overall, Payton was expected to be a long-term option for his first team, the Orlando Magic. Instead, however, the Magic traded him away towards the end his rookie deal, and his new team, the Phoenix Suns, let him enter free agency despite their well documented need at the point guard position.
Elfrid Payton was given a chance by the New Orleans Pelicans last offseason to show he still has a place in the big leagues.