More
Pelicans' undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado inks multi-year contract

Pelicans' undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado inks multi-year contract

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans converted undrafted rookie guard Jose Alvarado's two-way contract to a guaranteed multi-year deal on Monday.

The change makes Alvarado eligible for postseason play, should the Pelicans qualify.

The 6-foot Alvarado, who played in college at Georgia Tech, appeared in just eight of New Orleans' first 35 games, but has seen a surge in playing time and production during the second half of the season — becoming a fan favorite in the process.

He has scored in double-figures 10 times since Jan. 20, including a season high of 23 points on Saturday night against San Antonio. He also has had multiple steals in 13 games, with as many as six in a game, which ties for a team-high.

His penchant for getting steals earned him the nickname “Grand Theft Alvarado” on Georgia Tech radio broadcasts, and that has carried over to New Orleans.

Alvarado's teammates and coaches generally shower him with praise for his positive, energetic temperament, his hustle and his ability.

“He’s confident in games night in and night out,” Pelicans leading scorer Brandon Ingram said. "He makes a difference for our team.”

The Pelicans (32-43), who play on Wednesday at Portland, entered Monday's action holding the ninth seed — and the first of two play-in spots — in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers (31-43) and the San Antonio Spurs (30-44) trail close behind.

MORE:
NBA News
Kids KN95 Masks
KN95 Masks
KN95 Masks
Latest Injuries
Goran Dragic
Illness
Dragic is questionable for Monday's (Jan. 23) game against Atlanta.
2023-01-23
Chimezie Metu
Knee
Metu is questionable for Monday's (Jan. 23) game against Memphis.
2023-01-23
Immanuel Quickley
Knee
Quickley did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Toronto.
2023-01-23
Michael Porter Jr.
Personal
Porter Jr. did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Oklahoma City.
2023-01-23
Deandre Ayton
Illness
Ayton did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Memphis.
2023-01-23
OG Anunoby
Ankle
Anunoby did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York.
2023-01-23
Kristaps Porzingis
Ankle
The Wizards announced that Porzingis is week-to-week with a sprained left ankle.
2023-01-23
Landry Shamet
Foot
Shamet did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Memphis.
2023-01-23
Nikola Jokic
Hamstring
Jokic did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Oklahoma City.
2023-01-23
Dalano Banton
Hip
Banton did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York.
2023-01-23
Stem Cell Therapy Mexico - Puerto Vallarta
Lingerie
Costumes
Dresses
Sexy Lingerie
Subscribe to our newsletter
SUBSCRIBE
Follow Us
Download Our App!
Stay up-to-date on all things NBA
Download the BasketballNews.com App on the App Store
Download the BasketballNews.com App on the Google Play Store
Copyright © BasketballNews.com 2020. All Rights Reserved.
NBA News & Rumors