The 2019-20 season marked a major change for New Orleans trade acquisition Derrick Favors. After spending nearly his entire NBA career in the Mountain time zone while playing for the Utah Jazz for 8.5 years, Favors was dealt to the Pelicans, moving back to the South for the first time since he played college basketball at Georgia Tech a decade ago. The Atlanta native stayed home by choosing the ACC school, but was only a member of the Yellowjackets for one season, having been an extremely coveted high school prospect. The 28-year-old Favors, who was the third pick of the 2010 NBA Draft by the then-New Jersey Nets, discussed his background with Pelicans.
Off the Court: Pelicans center Derrick Favors
