The 2024-25 season isn't one that many Pelicans fans want to remember, as New Orleans dealt with a significant number of injuries and off-court problems. This resulted in a 21-61 record, which was bad enough for the second-worst record in the entire league.
One of the few bright spots last season was Jose Alvarado, who posted career highs across the board. The gritty guard averaged 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game last season in the Big Easy. On top of having an excellent season for the Pelicans, Alvarado is also part of one of the NBA's most exclusive clubs as one of 10 players to log a minimum of 1,000 career minutes without a career dunk.