NBA Awards Watch: Watch Out Here Comes Elfrid Payton

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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 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard K.J. McDaniels (14) goes up for a shot past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 95-92. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

7. K.J. McDaniels – Philadelphia 76ers/SG

Last Week: No. 3

No one knows if K.J. McDaniels has gotten the memo yet or not, but he’s not a shooter.

The fact that McDaniels attempts nearly three three-pointers a game is crazy because on the year he’s shooting 29 percent from distance. In three of his last four games during the week McDaniels went 0-for-7 from the three-point line.

On the other hand, since McDaniels isn’t a shooter yet, he needs to get to the rim more. He’s shooting 75 percent from the charity stripe and only attempts around two free throws a game. To contrast from his three-point shooting, McDaniels went 2-for-5 from the free throw line.

Thankfully the defense that McDaniels plays is his saving grace. During the week McDaniels recorded eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Offensively McDaniels also added in five assists.

In the best game of the week McDaniels played against the New York Knicks and he finished with 12 points, five rebounds, and one assist.

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