On March 28, Beijing time, according to the famous shams report, the Pelicans signed the 6.5 million draft in 4 years, Alvarado, who also successfully turned positive, and previously took a two-way contract.
The Pelicans took a crucial win in the playoff card battle, and they turned the Lakers 116-108 after trailing by 23 points at one point. The Pelicans also wrote history, equaling the second-largest reversal point difference record in team history. The Pelicans' record for the biggest point difference in history was on Feb. 22, 2021, when they reversed the Celtics by 24 points.
In this game, Alvarado played 17 minutes off the bench, shooting 2-of-4 and finishing with 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Although the performance was mediocre, this could not hide his previous performance.
So far this season, as a substitute, Alvarado has averaged 15.3 minutes per game, 6.2 points, 2.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals, shooting 43.5% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range.
Alvarado, 23, has also become another inspirational role model for the league. Shams commented, "This is a huge missed draft success story. Alvarado's contract, 3.4 million for two years, is reportedly guaranteed, including the remaining $1.5 million this season and the $800,000 that has already been won.