A massive smile stretched across Jordan Hawkins’ face as New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon presented him his new threads during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.
Hawkins will wear No. 24 with the Pelicans, as he did at UConn and in high school at DeMatha Catholic — the number meant to honor his idol, the late Kobe Bryant. His smile grew wider once the Pelicans invited his family up to the front of the room for a quick photoshoot.
His mom, Jasmine, already had her blue “Hawkins” road jersey on as she sat and watched the press conference.
