Herb Jones Peaufin son leadership
With absences from Zion WilliamsonJordan Poole and Dejounte Murray, the Pelicans they rely especially on Herb Jones to be held collectively. Everyone’s injuries allow him, in any case, to progress in certain aspects, especially at the leadership level.
« I think most of my growth has come from just talking more and telling my teammates what I see. Not necessarily with points, but by telling them what I notice offensively and what we can take advantage of. If the defense does something, then I can spot it and try to give guys something to take over » caused wing man.
In the heart of his fifth year in the NBA, Herb Jones is already a veteran on this team New Orleanswhere he has been since 2021 and where only Zion Williamson has more tenure than him at Louisiana. But at only 27 years old, he appreciates that he can count on the help of Kevon Looney and especially DeAndre Jordan, the “wise elders” of the group, to grow even more.
« We can ask them questions about situations we have not yet experienced and which can prepare us a little. » he explains. ” Even with that, we may not necessarily have the answers we want because sometimes we have to experience things to learn, but it’s great to have them around. They keep the group balanced when things get tough. It’s always good to have veterans around. »
Hang in there, despite the injuries
Sportingly, however, it is not a time for celebration among the Pelicans, who are dead last in the Western Conference with just two wins after nine games. It is therefore necessary for Herb Jones to hold on, as the season is still long…
« Be better at the simple things. Keep playing hard, together. Not necessarily to improve at the speed of wins and losses, but to be more consistent in our approach and maintain a high competitive spirit throughout the match » answers, to the question of what will be the key to reversing the trend, collectively.
Optimistic by nature, Herb Jones remains confident in his family, whose faces might look different when they are 100%.
« It’s exciting to think about because we know what these (injured) guys bring. » describes the one that is recent reassembled in NOLA by 2030. « So with the band able to play now, we’re just trying to hang on while we wait for them. I know he will give us a boost and I can’t wait for this team to be complete, to be at its best. »
| Herb Jones | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | NOP | 78 | 30 | 47.6 | 33.7 | 84.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 9.5 |
| 2022-23 | NOP | 66 | 30 | 46.9 | 33.5 | 76.4 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 9.8 |
| 2023-24 | NOP | 76 | 31 | 49.8 | 41.8 | 86.7 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 11.0 |
| 2024-25 | NOP | 20 | 32 | 43.6 | 30.6 | 82.5 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 10.2 |
| 2025-26 | NOP | 6 | 27 | 39.6 | 46.2 | 75.0 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 9.3 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-11-09 16:53:00
