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 guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) and forward Alonzo Gee (back) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Timberwolves won 113-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Zach LaVine – Minnesota Timberwolves/PG

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One of the rookies who’s developing quite nicely at the point guard position is the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Zach LaVine. What was supposed to be a developmental project has turned into a great success, as LaVine has turned into a reliable player at the point guard position.

In the limited minutes that LaVine’s been playing he’s been extremely efficient. When LaVine played 12 minutes against the Denver Nuggets inside of the Pepsi Arena, he had seven points while shooting 3-for-4 from the floor, grabbed a rebound, had three assists, and recorded a steal.

In addition when LaVine played against the Charlotte Hornets he had nine points on 4-for-9 shooting, one rebound, three assists, one steal, and one blocked shot.

The most impressive game of the week that LaVine had he played 21 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks and had two points, one rebound, five assists, and one turnover.

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