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ELFRID PAYTON

PG · NYK · Age 27 (2020–21) · 6 qualified seasons
Peak 55.1Career Avg 44.5Pure Playmaker
Peak APEX Score
55.1
2016–17 · Ranked #59
Career Arc · APEX Across 6 Qualified Seasons
323743485459 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–21
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 73 GP Ranked #117

Ranked #117 of 269 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 50.0
15.1
of 32
Off. Impact
4.9
of 14
Shot Quality
15.4
of 28
Def. Impact
9.3
of 16
Creation
5.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.3 of 16) — 58% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.9 of 14).
Style Metrics
47.8%
TS%
20.4%
USG%
6.7%
REB%
32.8%
AST%
2.67
AST/TO
0.260
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.45
LEBRON
-1.01
EPM
-1.2
BPM
+0.20
O-LBRN
+0.25
D-LBRN
0.4
VORP
APEX Score
50.0
Ranked #117 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
73
ORL
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 34 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Marcus Morris
APEX 48.6 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Al Jefferson
APEX 37.5 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Al-Farouq Aminu
APEX 48.5 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 13 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonBrandon JenningsC.J. WatsonChanning FryeDewayne DedmonErsan İlyasovaEvan FournierJason SmithMario HezonjaNikola VučevićShabazz NapierTobias HarrisVictor Oladipo
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 82 GP Ranked #59

Ranked #59 of 279 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.1
17.4
of 32
Off. Impact
7.7
of 14
Shot Quality
13.1
of 28
Def. Impact
10.2
of 16
Creation
6.6
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.6 of 10) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (13.1 of 28).
vs 2015–16: APEX +5.1. Shot Quality +2.8 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.3.
Style Metrics
52.0%
TS%
21.6%
USG%
8.7%
REB%
35.7%
AST%
2.95
AST/TO
0.231
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.38
LEBRON
+0.16
EPM
+0.8
BPM
+0.42
O-LBRN
-0.80
D-LBRN
1.7
VORP
APEX Score
55.1
Ranked #59 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
82
ORL
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Dirk Nowitzki
APEX 46.7 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Al Horford
APEX 56.5 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Marc Gasol
APEX 58.3 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 11 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonBismack BiyomboC.J. WatsonD.J. AugustinEvan FournierJeff GreenJodie MeeksMario HezonjaNikola VučevićSerge IbakaTerrence Ross
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 63 GP Ranked #97

Ranked #97 of 273 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 50.7
16.5
of 32
Off. Impact
9.2
of 14
Shot Quality
11.9
of 28
Def. Impact
9.0
of 16
Creation
5.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (9.2 of 14) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (11.9 of 28).
vs 2016–17: APEX -4.4. Shot Quality +1.5 (largest change); Defensive Impact -1.2.
Style Metrics
53.8%
TS%
21.9%
USG%
8.2%
REB%
34.9%
AST%
2.30
AST/TO
0.252
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.31
LEBRON
-1.70
EPM
-0.2
BPM
+0.64
O-LBRN
-0.33
D-LBRN
0.8
VORP
APEX Score
50.7
Ranked #97 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
63
2 Teams
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 29 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Wilson Chandler
APEX 47.9 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Tomáš Satoranský
APEX 56.6 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Josh Hart
APEX 48.7 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 29 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonAlex LenArron AfflaloBismack BiyomboD.J. AugustinDevin BookerDragan BenderEric BledsoeEvan FournierGreg MonroeIsaiah CanaanJared DudleyJonathan IsaacJonathon SimmonsJosh JacksonKhem BirchMario HezonjaMarquese ChrissMarreese SpeightsNikola VučevićRashad VaughnShaquille HarrisonShelvin MackT.J. WarrenTerrence RossTroy DanielsTyler UlisTyson ChandlerWes Iwundu
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: NOP, 42 GP Ranked #255

Ranked #255 of 275 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 35.1
15.5
of 32
Off. Impact
5.1
of 14
Shot Quality
13.6
of 28
Def. Impact
8.6
of 16
Creation
5.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (5.8 of 10) — 58% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.1 of 14).
vs 2017–18: APEX -15.6. Shot Quality -4.1 (largest change); Defensive Impact +1.7.
Style Metrics
50.2%
TS%
18.3%
USG%
9.1%
REB%
33.5%
AST%
2.81
AST/TO
0.180
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.27
LEBRON
-0.97
EPM
-1.4
BPM
+0.18
O-LBRN
+0.08
D-LBRN
0.2
VORP
APEX Score
35.1
Ranked #255 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
42
NOP
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 22 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Luke Kennard
APEX 47.4 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Terry Rozier
APEX 49.4 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Ivica Zubac
APEX 42.3 · Rim Runner · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 16 APEX-qualified
Andrew HarrisonAnthony DavisChristian WoodDarius MillerE'Twaun MooreIan ClarkJahlil OkaforJason SmithJrue HolidayJulius RandleKenrich WilliamsNikola MirotićSolomon HillStanley JohnsonTim FrazierWesley Johnson
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: NYK, 45 GP Ranked #202

Ranked #202 of 246 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 39.7
16.3
of 32
Off. Impact
2.8
of 14
Shot Quality
16.6
of 28
Def. Impact
10.4
of 16
Creation
6.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (10.4 of 16) — 65% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (2.8 of 14).
vs 2018–19: APEX +4.6. Defensive Impact +3.0 (largest change); Shot Quality -2.3.
Style Metrics
47.0%
TS%
19.5%
USG%
9.1%
REB%
38.6%
AST%
3.43
AST/TO
0.195
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.69
LEBRON
+0.64
EPM
+0.0
BPM
+1.49
O-LBRN
+0.19
D-LBRN
0.6
VORP
APEX Score
39.7
Ranked #202 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
45
NYK
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 24 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Steven Adams
APEX 52.1 · Rim Runner · 93% match
→
Malcolm Brogdon
APEX 44.9 · Shot Creator · 91% match
→
Justin Jackson
APEX 42.0 · Efficient Wing · 90% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 13 APEX-qualified
Allonzo TrierBobby PortisDamyean DotsonFrank NtilikinaJulius RandleKevin KnoxMarcus MorrisMaurice HarklessMitchell RobinsonRJ BarrettReggie BullockTaj GibsonWayne Ellington
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: NYK, 63 GP Ranked #224

Ranked #224 of 251 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 36.6
11.6
of 32
Off. Impact
3.1
of 14
Shot Quality
10.8
of 28
Def. Impact
6.6
of 16
Creation
5.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (5.5 of 10) — 55% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (3.1 of 14).
vs 2019–20: APEX -3.1. Defensive Impact -5.8 (largest change); Offensive Impact -4.7.
Style Metrics
47.8%
TS%
23.2%
USG%
7.9%
REB%
21.6%
AST%
2.00
AST/TO
0.172
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-2.48
LEBRON
-1.93
EPM
-3.0
BPM
-0.85
O-LBRN
-1.63
D-LBRN
-0.4
VORP
APEX Score
36.6
Ranked #224 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
63
NYK
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 36 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Jaden McDaniels
APEX 36.9 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Cole Anthony
APEX 30.1 · Pure Playmaker · 95% match
→
Tristan Thompson
APEX 37.2 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 13 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksAustin RiversDerrick RoseFrank NtilikinaImmanuel QuickleyJulius RandleKevin KnoxMitchell RobinsonNerlens NoelObi ToppinRJ BarrettReggie BullockTaj Gibson
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.