2016-17 Season Review: New Orleans Pelicans Backcourt

Feb 13, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) in the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans won 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

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April 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Crawford (4) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson (15) and guard Tyler Ennis (11) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Crawford

23.3 MPG | 14.1 PPG | 3.0 APG | 1.8 RPG

Jordan Crawford joined the New Orleans Pelicans in early March on a 10-day contract and did nothing but impress from the start.

In his first game, Crawford scored 19 points against the Jazz in a what was a losing effort, but in that game he quickly earned head coach Alvin Gentry’s trust by earning extensive playing time in crunch time.

Jordan Crawford lived up to his nickname “instant grits” as he provided instant offense for the Pelicans off the bench. He scored in the double digits in 17 of the 19 games that he suited up in.

Crawford’s impact was immediate and his clutch scoring, energy and surprising willingness to make plays for other guys was enough for New Orleans to sign him for the rest of the season with the option of bringing him back next season.

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