SUMMARY
- Herb Jones debuted in the league in 2021 after being picked by the New Orleans Pelicans.
- The University of Alabama product signed his currently active contract with the Pelicans in 2023 that is worth $53.83 million.
Herb Jones is widely renowned for his defensive prowess as he can guard any position on the floor. In such a short period, he has become a fan favorite and a key player. Interestingly, he is among the left-handed basketball players in the NBA. Jones debuted in the league in 2021 after signing a lucrative multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and is earning an impressive salary.
He is actively working on his shooting skills and it is evident in his performances. Jones has been named to the All-Rookie Team once and hasn’t won any championship as of now. So far, he has played 184 games in his career while averaging 9.9 points, 3.9 total rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He played his best performance on April 5, 2023, in a game against the Grizzlies when he dropped his career-high 35 points.
Almost nine minutes of Herb Jones defensive highlights. you absolutely love to see it. 🤌 pic.twitter.com/uEL1mNLoss
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 11, 2022
Before joining the league, Jones was a part of the basketball team at the University of Alabama. He played in the Southeastern Conference while representing Alabama for four seasons. During this, he earned the SEC Academic Honor Roll in all four seasons, was named AP Third Team All-American once, and much more. Notably, he was the second consecutive pick by the Pelicans from the University of Alabama.
Furthermore, the basketball player had an incredible coach growing up. His dad, Walter Jones Sr. is a former high school coach. He trained Herb and his brother, Walter Jr. who played college-level basketball. In addition to this, Herb’s mother Verlander is a longtime educator. Interestingly, the Pelicans player got his grandfather’s name as he is a lot like him as revealed by Walter Sr.
Herb Jones is earning $12,015,150 in 2023-24 season
In 2021, Herb Jones signed his rookie contract worth $5.32 million with the New Orleans Pelicans. This contract was concluded in 2023 and he signed another contract with the Pelicans on July 6, 2023. This current contract is for four years and is worth a staggering $53.83 million. The significant difference between his rookie and current contract is a nod to Jones’ hard work.
As per the contract, Jones is earning $12,015,150 in the current 2023-24 NBA season. So far, he has played 40 games this season and he had an average score of 10.7 points, 3.6 total rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Recently, there have been rumors about the Pelicans being open to trading Jones. Fans await to see how this unfolds and to know if this information is true.
Furthermore, Jones stands at 6’7” inches (2.01m) and weighs 206lb (93kg). His height and weight provide him with the edge to perform in a better way. The Pelicans player is constantly uplifting his performances and brings impressive energy to the court. Fans strongly believe that he would be able to add more awards and recognitions to his list.