Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Elfrid Payton:

  • Full Name: Elfrid Payton Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 22, 1994
  • Hometown: Gretna, Louisiana, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: #2 (primarily)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: John Ehret High School, Marrero, Louisiana
  • College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2011–2014)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 10th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers (traded to the Orlando Magic on draft night)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Orlando Magic (2014–2018)
    • Phoenix Suns (2018)
    • New Orleans Pelicans (2018–2019)
    • New York Knicks (2019–2021)
    • Phoenix Suns (2021–2022)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships as of 2024
  • Kids: Elfrid Payton has one son, born in 2018.
  • Siblings: Elfrid has five siblings.

Elfrid Payton is known for his court vision, passing, and defensive prowess. He recorded multiple triple-doubles early in his career and has been valued for his playmaking abilities.