New Orleans forward Quincy Pondexter has always been one of the NBA’s most thoughtful players in interviews, able to deftly discuss a wide range of on- and off-court topics. But when a local TV reporter wondered if the 28-year-old might be concerned about his long-term future – based on an ongoing 16-month stretch of inactivity due to left knee surgery – Pondexter responded with a vehement two-word response: “Hell no.”
The University of Washington product initially underwent surgery following the 2014-15 season, then needed a second surgery last season. He’s now awaiting being able to rejoin his Pelicans teammates on the court, but the timetable remains unclear.