Mel Payton GF
Current Team: N/A
Born: Jul 16, 1926 (Passed away May 12, 2001, aged 74)
Birthplace/Hometown: Martinsville, Indiana
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-4 (193cm) Weight: 185 (84kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1951 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 2, Pick 9, Philadelphia Warriors
Pre-Draft Team: Tulane (Sr)
High School: Martinsville High School [Martinsville, Indiana]
Mel Payton Career Bests
NBA Regular Season Career Highs
| Points | 22 2 times, last @ Pistons on 12/31/52 |
|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 10 @ Celtics on 11/22/52 |
| Free Throws Made | 8 v. Royals on 12/21/52 |
| Free Throw Attempts | 9 v. Lakers on 03/09/53 |
| FIC | 19.38 @ Pistons on 12/31/52 |
NBA Playoffs Career Highs
| Minutes Played | - |
|---|---|
| Points | 13 v. Lakers on 03/23/53 |
| Rebounds | - |
| Assists | - |
| Steals | - |
| Blocks | - |
| Offensive Rebounds | - |
| Defensive Rebounds | - |
| Field Goals Made | 4 v. Lakers on 03/23/53 |
| Field Goal Attempts | - |
| 3 Pointers Made | - |
| 3 Point Attempts | - |
| Free Throws Made | 5 v. Lakers on 03/23/53 |
| Free Throw Attempts | 5 v. Lakers on 03/23/53 |
| Turnovers | - |
| FIC | 9.13 v. Lakers on 03/23/53 |
* NBA stats from 1946-1947