Spend any time around New Orleans small forward Quincy Pondexter and you’ll notice a certain energy and enthusiasm he brings to numerous aspects of his life and basketball career. Unfortunately for the sixth-year NBA veteran, he won’t be able to carry that onto the hardwood short-term, as he rehabilitates from offseason knee surgery. In the meantime, we let the 27-year-old sound off on an array of topics, including his fan-friendly perspective and the pregame routine that gets him and the home crowd ready for tip-off in the Crescent City:
Pelicans.com: You often talk about how important it is to have a passion for the game.