Small ball was the story of the NBA Finals.
It might seem temporarily forgotten at the start of the NBA draft.
Staff Report
NEW YORK — The celebrations stretched from north of the border to South Florida.
The New Orleans Pelicans had made trades on NBA draft night six of the last seven years. This time, they got a 24-hour head start.
Former University of Louisiana at Lafayette standout Elfrid Payton has been selected to attend the NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn today. Payton entered the NBA Draft following his junior season with the Ragin’ Cajuns. Above, Payton shoots a free throw during Sun Belt Conference action against Western Kentucky in January in Lafayette. (The Daily Review/File Photo)