Jaron Pierre Jr. Opens Rookie Season in Pelicans' Backcourt Rotation
Jaron Pierre Jr. is getting early minutes off the bench for New Orleans as a rookie guard out of SMU. He's split his first four games between double-digit scoring nights and quieter outings, still looking for consistent playing time.
By the Pelicans Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightEarly Minutes, Mixed ReturnsPierre has played in all four Pelicans games so far, logging between 8.7 and 13.3 minutes a night.
Pierre has played in all four Pelicans games so far, logging between 8.7 and 13.3 minutes a night. He scored 10 points against Dallas on Oct. 14 and 12 against Miami on Oct. 8, but was held to 2 points in 8.7 minutes in the win over Washington on Oct. 16. His best all-around line came against Oklahoma City on Oct. 6: 3 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. New Orleans has won three of his four appearances.
02Roster StandingAt 6-6 and 206 pounds, Pierre is a guard out of Southern Methodist, now 24 and in his rookie season wearing No.
At 6-6 and 206 pounds, Pierre is a guard out of Southern Methodist, now 24 and in his rookie season wearing No. 10. He's not on the injury report. The Pelicans added depth elsewhere on the roster when they signed Julian Reese to a two-way contract on Sept. 24, per reports, but that move doesn't directly affect Pierre's spot in the backcourt rotation.
