On November 27, in what we expected to be the first of several such D-League call-ups, Cheick Diallo was recalled from the Austin Spurs while the New Orleans Pelicans were in Texas playing the Mavericks in their arena. He soon went back to Austin on December 5. However, his second assignment would only last five days, as the Pelicans went ahead and brought him back again this Wednesday. His first real chance came last night; with Anthony Davis taking a game off to rest, the Pelicans gave Diallo 30 minutes of NBA action against a championship contender– and it paid off.
New Orleans Pelicans: Cheick Diallo impressive in debut against Los Angeles Clippers
