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Former Alabama guard JD Davison wins NBA title with Boston Celtics

JD Davison is an NBA champion!

On Monday night the Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks to win the 2024 NBA Finals in five games, and now former Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball star [autotag]JD Davison[/autotag] is an NBA champion.

Davison was a second-round selection by the Celtics in the 2022 NBA draft and although his minutes in the NBA have been limited, he has made a name for himself playing for Boston’s G League team the Maine Celtics.

Davison averaged 21.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the floor. Davison started all 28 of the games that he played. He could not play during Boston’s postseason run as a two-way player. Davison averaged 2.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his limited action this season with Boston while shooting 41.7 percent from the field.

Alabama basketball head coach [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] was in attendance on Monday night in Boston to watch Davison and the Celtics hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

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Herbert Jones finishes fifth in NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting

The Alabama basketball legend is one of the top defenders in the NBA

Former Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball star Herbert Jones finished fifth in the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting according to an NBA press release.

Jones is best known for his uncanny ability to guard all five positions for the New Orleans Pelicans and is widely regarded as the best perimeter defender in the NBA.

Each player who finished ahead of Jones in the voting is a 7-foot rim protector which allows them to collect gawdy stats. Jones on the other hand is required to defend multiple positions and match up against his opponent’s best player more times than not.

Congratulations to Herb on his incredible achievements in the NBA.

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Herb Jones sets career highs in thrilling overtime win

Have a night, Herb!

Former Alabama men’s basketball star Herb Jones had quite the night on Wednesday for New Orleans as the Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime, 138-131.

Jones led the charge for the Pelicans delivering a career-high 35 points while nailing five three-pointers which was also a career-high.

The former Crimson Tide star also recorded seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and made 8-of-9 free throws. Jones became the second player in NBA history to have at least 30 points, five three-pointers, and three blocks in a game (DeMarcus Cousins).

Jones finished an incredible +20 against the Grizzlies and was an instrumental part in the Pelicans’ come-from-behind victory.

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Herb Jones earns NBA All-Rookie second-team honors

Herb Jones’ stellar NBA season earns him All-Rookie second-team honors.

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.

Stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for all the latest on Jones and all the former Tide stars now in the NBA.

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