After a stellar career at the University of Alabama, [autotag]Herb Jones[/autotag] made a quick transition to the NBA during his rookie campaign earning second-team All-Rookie honors.
Jones averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game but he really made a name for himself on the defensive end of the floor. Jones quickly became one of the stingiest defenders in the NBA even earning the famous hashtag “not on Herb”.
Jones helped lead the New Orleans Pelicans to the NBA playoffs before being bounced by the top seed in the Western Conference, the Phoneix Suns.
The 23-year-old Jones was selected by the Pelicans with the No. 35 overall selection in the 2021 NBA draft.
Jones appears to have a bright future in the league given his great length and athleticism along with his continued improvement in shooting the ball from the perimeter.
All-Rookie Second Team:
HERB JONES!!!đź”’#Pelicans | @_hoopinglife pic.twitter.com/5s9iFMeg07
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 19, 2022
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