Did NBA player airball because of his own hair?

Magic guard Elfrid Payton has one of the more unique hairstyles in the NBA. It goes in all sorts of directions - his hair really is something else.

That being said, he might want to consider getting a haircut.

During Monday's game against the Nets, Payton drove towards the basket and attempted a floater, which he airballed. Though DeMarre Carroll was in the area, he didn't contest the shot. Payton just was woefully short on his shot.

Replays suggested that it was the hair.

Payton's own hair went in front of his eyes as he squared up for the shot, blocking his vision. The hair might not have been the sole reason for the airball, but it couldn't have helped. It's tough to make a shot without seeing the basket.

This isn't a commentary on the actual look - express yourself, Elfrid! Still, maybe it's time to consider a new hairstyle if the current one actually hurts your ability to see the basket. That seems pretty important.

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