Santi Aldama came on as a substitute for the first time all season
Willy Hernangómez, Eurobasket MVP, hasn’t played yet for a single minute
Los Pelicans from Willy Hernangomez and the Grizzly from Saints Aldama they faced each other this morning in Smoothie King Center from New Orleans. The local team won (113-102) on a bad night for the Spaniards in NBA.
Aldama’s first replacement
The Canarian striker lost his property before his return due to injury Anni Jackson Jr. Aldama resigned this summer to play the Eurobasketball focus on NBA and the truth is that it has achieved its goal: to establish itself in the Memphis franchise. His partner, included last year in the ‘Best Defensive Quintet’, underwent surgery in June for a foot injury and would remain off the track for a few months.
against the Pelicans, Taylor Jenkins made it clear who his starting striker is Anni Jackson Jr, who returned to play directly in the starting lineup after six months. The feeling that Almada left during his absence was really good: he was able to prove it It’s NBA-level.
However, despite playing more than 24 minutes against the Grizzlies and signing 8 points, 7 rebounds yes an assisthis time on the field may shrink as the season progresses.
Willy Hernangómez, another night without minutes
In his eighth season at the NBAthe mvp From the past Eurobasketball is completely marginalized. Before, the Grizzlies returned to complete a game without playing a single second by technical decision, and they are already three in a row.
Willy is out of rotation in the Pelicans where he only played three parties so far this year, in which he’s averaged a few 4 points yes 4 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game.
