NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - From the moment he was tapped for his first career start by head coach Willie Green, Pelicans forward Herb Jones has been a fan favorite in New Orleans.

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The 26-year-old out of Alabama has steadily risen to become one of the NBA’s elite defenders ever since being taken in the second round by New Orleans in 2021.

This progression for Jones, 26, made him one of the most sought-after commodities in the NBA, particularly when there were rumors the Pelicans were listening to trade calls following a season at the bottom of the Western Conference.

Despite Jones’ personal stock rising, he chose to remain in New Orleans for the foreseeable future. This summer, he signed a team-friendly contract extension for 5 y

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