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Dec 9, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) shoots over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Jose Alvarado (10) in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 9, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) shoots over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Jose Alvarado (10) in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA is the ultimate dream of young players playing in the NCAA and other leagues. While many achieve their dream and get drafted after college, the same does not apply to all players. One such example is Jose Alvarado. After getting undrafted last season following four years of college, he is finally signing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are converting a deal that offers a great contract to the 23-year-old and a chance to prove himself in the NBA.
The New Orleans Pelicans sign Jose Alvarado
The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the most exciting teams to watch. With stars like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram on their roster, the team is looking dangerous for the future. Moreover, the front office has signed Jose Alvarado, the player who went undrafted last season.
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Feb 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, “The New Orleans Pelicans are signing two-way guard Jose Alvarado to a four-year, $6.5 million deal. Tremendous undrafted success story.”
Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans are signing two-way guard Jose Alvarado to a four-year, $6.5 million deal. Tremendous undrafted success story. Alvarado gets $3.4M guaranteed over next two years, including $1.5M for rest of this season on top of $800K he’s made so far.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 28, 2022
Alvarado went undrafted last season after playing college basketball with Georgia Tech for four years. Moreover, he averages 6.1 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.8 rebounds this season for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Currently, the Pelicans have a full 15 man roster but 15th man Tyrone Wallace is only on a 10-day contract that expires soon. This opens the door for Alvarado, who fits into the team perfectly. Furthermore, this signing allows him to play the postseason games.
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How has the team performed this season?
Despite the inability to field star player Zion Williamson for the entire season, the Pelicans have held onto the play-in spot for some time now. Currently, the team takes the 9th position in the Western Conference. They are expected to get a play-in spot at least, if not the playoff spot directly.
With the absence of Zion, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum have taken matters into their own hands. Ingram averages 22.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.7 rebounds this season. On the other hand, CJ McCollum averages 26.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists for the team this season. (Source: ESPN)
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