The case for Herbert Jones to be part of the NBA’s All-Rookie first team has been building all season, but that’s not good enough for Willy Hernangomez. He wants more.
After watching another outstanding defensive performance by Jones vs. Utah on Friday – the Alabama product helped limit Utah star guard Donovan Mitchell to 5/18 shooting – Hernangomez launched his own “Herb for ROY’ campaign. During his postgame press conference, the New Orleans reserve center was also looking for others to join the cause.
“You guys can help, because I think Herb should be in the conversation for Rookie of the Year,” Hernangomez told local reporters.