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My Take
Elfrid Payton always read to me as a defense-first point guard, which I have a soft spot for. Born in Gretna, Louisiana, in 1994, he made his name at Louisiana-Lafayette, winning the 2014 Lefty Driesell Award as the nation's top college defender. That's a real calling card, and it tells you exactly what his game was built on before he ever reached the league. He's now with the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League, and honestly I think there's something admirable about a player still grinding to stay in the game rather than walking away. The hairstyle got the headlines, but the defense was the substance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elfrid Payton
- Name (Japanese)
- エルフリッド・ペイトン
- Reading
- えるふりっど・ぺいとん
- Born
- February 22, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Gretna, Louisiana, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- John Ehret High School
- University
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elfrid Payton born?
Born February 22, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Elfrid Payton from?
Elfrid Payton is from Gretna, Louisiana, United States.
What does Elfrid Payton do?
Elfrid Payton works as basketball player.
How tall is Elfrid Payton?
Elfrid Payton is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.