On Sunday, it was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that the New Orleans Pelicans will convert the two-way contract of rookie Jose Alvarado to a four-year deal.
Alvarado, who went undrafted out of Georgia Tech, originally signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans last July. He had played sparingly to begin the season, and even spent time in the NBA G League, but eventually entered the rotation.
Once Alvarado saw a larger tole, the 23-year-old started producing.
He is averaging 7.3 points, 3.2 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 37 games since entering the rotation on Jan. 3. He recorded a career-high 23 points off of the bench on Saturday in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which was his 10th game in double figures.
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Alvarado impressed the Pelicans since entering the rotation, often earning praise for his energy and effort. The Pelicans rewarded Alvarado with a four-year, $6.5 million contract. He will have $3.4 million guaranteed over the next two years.
He has seemingly stayed ready for his opportunity, and the entire team has been cheering him on. He is often the first in the gym and the last to leave after practice, something that has really resonated with his teammates this season.
The team took notice and signed him to a long-term deal.
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