It was expected that the Pelicans strengthen after injuries to Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Herb Jones, and now ESPN announces the recruitment of Jaylen Nowell.
There is a strong chance that this contract will not be fully guaranteed and will only be used to help out during the convalescence of the Murray – McCollum – Jones trio. The first broke his hand and will be out for four to six weeks. These two teammates have just joined him in the infirmary for two to four weeks.
Able to play in positions 2 and 3, the 25-year-old has a career average of 8.9 points. His primary mission will therefore be to relieve a little Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, more than ever responsible for carrying New Orleans on their shoulders while waiting for the return of their three comrades in the five.
Passed by Minnesota, but also Memphis and Detroit, Jaylen Nowell was drafted in the second round in 2019 (43rd choice) and he has multiplied inconclusive tests since the end of his contract with the Wolves in 2023.
| Jaylen Nowell | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | MIN | 15 | 10 | 35.8 | 11.5 | 94.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.8 |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 42 | 18 | 42.4 | 33.3 | 81.8 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 62 | 16 | 47.5 | 39.4 | 78.3 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 8.5 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 65 | 19 | 44.8 | 28.9 | 77.8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 10.8 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 13 | 16 | 43.6 | 20.7 | 77.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 6.2 |
| 2023-24 * | M.E.M. | 9 | 17 | 40.0 | 17.4 | 100.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| 2023-24 * | DET | 4 | 14 | 52.2 | 33.3 | 66.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Total | 197 | 17 | 44.6 | 31.7 | 79.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 8.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
