Herb Jones ecstatic of earning first lucrative deal from NOLA
Herb Jones is still on cloud nine after securing himself a long-term wealth this offseason from the New Orleans Pelicans.
In an interview with Christian Clark of NOLA.com, Jones admitted that he was shocked to finally obtain himself a bag after the humbling start he took in his young career.
“It was crazy, to say the least. It was just, like, crazy how quick it happens to be honest. … It just felt like the time had flown by almost,” he said. “When it happened, I was super shocked it had happened so quickly into my career, given where I was drafted.”
Jones pocketed a four-year, $54MM deal from New Orleans earlier this summer.
As such, it was a well deserved pay considering that he already stapled himself as an important foundation of the franchise’s future. Jones emerged as the Pelicans’ key defensive ace upon entering their club as a second-rounder from the 2021 Draft.
The 24-year-old had a solid campaign from last season with New Orleans, tallying 9.8 points, 4.1 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals for 66 games played.
More than anything else, he can’t be more happy for his family after harvesting the fruits of his labor and hard work.
“Everybody was in awe,” he said when asked about his family’s reaction. “There weren’t a lot of words that could describe how we all felt. We were all super thankful and blessed that it could happen.”
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