Petty joined Herbert Jones and Kira Lewis Jr.Lewis scored a season-high 14 points(2-3 3PT) on Wednesday and is averaging 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists off the bench through nine games.After shining in NBA Summer League, Lewis gained valuable experience and continues to make strides in his second season.The Pelicans recently exercised Lewis’ third-year option, putting him officially under contract for the 2022-23 season.He recorded a season high 37 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals, including a highlight reel dunk that sent a message to the rest of the NBA.Sexton is showing off his ‘Young Bull’ mentality early averaging 17.7 points per game, along with 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals early in the season.He has started in every game since his debut earning double-digits twice and averaging 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals.

Jones’ energy, defensive prowess and team-first attitude has drawn rave reviews by his teammates.

He leads the team with a plus-minus of +33, 30 points better than his next closest teammate.

He secured a team-best +17 plus-minus throughout his 29 minutes of his first career NBA start, proving the value of his presence on the court.

Jones is making an impact early, earning his first career NBA start against the Chicago Bulls in the Pelicans first road game and remains the only second round 2021 NBA Draft pick who has worked his way into the starting lineup.

In addition to the UA players currently playing in the NBA, former standouts have also found success overseas, including the likes of Retin Obasohan, Levi Randolph, Donta Hall, Jordan Bruner, and Jimmie Taylor – each of which are featured below.īelow is a look at a few former Crimson Tide players highlights from both the NBA and overseas: 20, while European leagues have also tipped off the 2021-22 season and former Alabama players are thriving in both leagues. – The NBA regular season kicked off on Oct.

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