At present, the NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the New Orleans Pelicans are going to play the first round of the Phoenix Suns.
This set of showdowns is considered to be no suspense, because the Pelicans were originally the ninth-place team in the West, and it took the playoffs to finally get the top eight spots in the playoffs. The Suns locked in the league's first position early and were very strong, so it was expected to sweep the Pelicans to advance.
But things didn't go well, the Suns' main defender Bukla injured a hamstring and had to take a 2-3 week break, so the Suns were in a mess and had to rely on veteran Paul. The Pelicans saw the hope of a counterattack, they already had tough scorers like Ingram and McCollum, and it was a surprise to play an Alvarado on the guard line.
Alvara multiple didn't go through the list, just a lost draft, and at first at the Pelicans was just a sparring partner, holding a two-way contract. By the middle of the season, Alvarado, with his aggressive defensive style, gained a foothold in the NBA and received a base salary contract from the Pelicans. Although it is a basic salary, it is also a guaranteed contract, so Alvarado is very satisfied.
In the playoffs, Alvarado was very defensive of Paul, and he was even able to complete the steal against Paul in game four. In that game, Paul scored only four points on 2-of-10 shooting, somewhat out of balance, while Alvarado contributed 5 points and 2 rebounds, and the active performance made the Pelicans' home fans shout "MVP".
Today, Alvarado has become a new favorite in New Orleans, and many fans have bought his jerseys and asked him for photos. Alvarado was also touched and thanked the Pelicans fans for accepting him, and he could give more wonderful performances.