NBA Awards Watch: Watch Out Here Comes Elfrid Payton

NBA Awards Watch: Watch Out A. Wiggins, Because Here Comes Elfrid Payton

Jan 14, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) high five after Oladipo dunked against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 17, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Timberwolves won 113-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s been exciting to see all of the latest developments within our rookie rankings.

The rookie that has separated himself from the rest of his peers, Andrew Wiggins, is continuing to have a great rookie season. The lowest point total that Wiggins had this week was 12 points. On the other hand the highest point total of the week that he recorded was 31 points, a new career-high.

However, the rookie that’s starting to figure out the NBA game and quickly ascending up our rankings is none other than the Orlando Magic’s starting point guard, Elfrid Payton. During the week Payton really turned into the floor general that the Magic have needed. Payton had 49 points and 28 assists in his four games this week.

It’s safe to say that he’s going to stay high on our Rookie of the Year watch until the end of the season.

With that being said let’s begin our rankings.

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