In his second season with New Orleans and sixth in the NBA, Pelicans reserve center Willy Hernangomez is exceptionally grateful for many things, including being able to play professional basketball in the league. He’s also appreciative of the influence and impact of his parents and family, as he explained in this week’s “24 Seconds” Q&A:
Pelicans.com: When did you know you could make it professionally and eventually make it in the NBA?
Hernangomez: (As a child), I never thought my brother and I were going to make the NBA, first of all, or even professionally in Spain.