This week in the Throwback Thursdays series, we cover franchise-favorite players from the Hornets/Pelicans. It’s David West’s turn, the power forward who won the first-ever playoff series in team history. Recently moved from Charlotte, North Carolina, the Hornets arrived in…
Erik Roy reflects on former New Orleans Hornets power forward David West and compares his grit to current New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones. Drafted 18th overall in 2003, West spent eight seasons with the franchise, forming a prolific partnership with point guard Chris Paul and earning an All-Star nod during the team's historic 2007-08 division-winning campaign.
The writer argues that Herb Jones serves as a modern-day parallel to West due to his defensive tenacity and dirty work. Roy suggests that Jones could potentially be in his final season with the Pelicans if the front office decides to rebuild around young assets.
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