Elfrid Payton excited about Frank Vogel, Orlando Magic’s future

Elfrid Payton was at the center of controversy when the Orlando Magic and Scott Skiles parted way. He says he is excited for the next opportunity.

Whether he wanted to or not, Elfrid Payton was put at the center of the Orlando Magic’s coaching turmoil this offseason.

When Scott Skiles resigned, the reports came out pretty quickly that there was a disagreement about personnel. And centered on Elfrid Payton, the Magic’s second-year point guard.

There is a lot rolling around now after Payton’s difficult sophomore season. And questions are being raised about whether Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan is right to believe in Payton or whether Scott Skiles was allegedly right the Magic should…