Willy Hernangomez #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Willy Hernangómez has embraced an unexpected chance and established himself as Stan Van Gundy’s second center off the New Orleans Pelicans’ bench.
It’s often said in the NBA that little-used players have to stay ready regardless of a lack of playing time because they could be called upon at any moment. That’s certainly true for Willy Hernangómez, as the Spanish big man has gone from totally unused early in the season to a key cog in the Pelicans’ rotation.