Herbert Jones is a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, wearing number 5 and serving primarily as a perimeter defender and secondary playmaker. Standing 6'7" and 206 lbs, Jones played college basketball at Alabama before entering the NBA as an undrafted player, carving out a rotation role through his defensive versatility rather than offensive production. Born October 6, 1998, the Alabama native has developed into a reliable contributor on a Pelicans roster that leans heavily on defensive identity.
Through 58 games this season, Jones is averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game across 28.2 minutes, with a standout 1.6 steals per game that ranks him among the more active perimeter defenders in the league. His shooting numbers present notable inefficiencies, with a 37.7% field goal percentage, a 29.7% three-point rate, and a concerning 39.4% from the free throw line, limiting his offensive ceiling. His plus-minus of -1.2 reflects the broader struggles of a Pelicans team dealing with roster challenges this season. For bettors, Jones is most relevant in steal-based prop markets, where his consistent activity as a ball hawk gives him a reliable floor. Points and shooting props carry more variance given his inefficiency, while his assist and rebound lines offer moderate consistency tied closely to his steady rotation minutes.
