Herbert Jones will miss Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, marking his seventh straight absence. With the Pelicans offering no updates on his recovery, he’s also expected to miss Saturday’s matchup in Brooklyn. For a team sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 3-19 record, every player loss hits hard.

Although Jones has spent much of the season on the sidelines, his career shows why he matters. Here’s a closer look at his journey so far.

Herbert Jones’ basic profile & background

Herbert Keyshawn Jones, born on October 6, 1998, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a 27-year-old professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans. Standing 6’7″ and weighing 206 pounds, Jones plays both small forward and power forward, shooting left-handed. Before turning pro, he made

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