Jose Alvarado
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| Team |  Knicks |
| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.83 m / 81 kg |
| Born | 12 Apr 1998 (28 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Grand Theft Alvarado |
| Number | 5 |
Jose Alvarado is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the New Orleans Pelicans. He also used to play for the Birmingham Squadron in the NBA G League.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jose Alvarado was born on April 12, 1998, in Brooklyn, New York in the United States of America. He stands 183 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 81 kg. Alvarado is a right-handed Point Guard.He is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent. He has a daughter, born in 2020.
High School and College Career
Alvarado attended Christ the King High School in Middle Village, New York. Later, he committed to play college basketball for Georgia Tech. He was there from 2017 to 2021.In 2020, he was named to the Third-team All-ACC. Then in 2021, he was named to the Second-team All-ACC and he was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional Career
Alvarado went undrafted during the 2021 NBA Draft. Later, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.The Pelicans also had him play for their NBA G League affiliate team, the Birmingham Squadron. In 2022, his contract was converted to a standard one. In 2024, he still plays for the Pelicans.
Career Highlights
- 2021 - ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2021 - Second-team All-ACC
- 2020 - Third-team All-ACC
Jose Alvarado FAQ
Where is Jose Alvarado from?
New York, he was born in Brooklyn, New York in the United States of America.
When did Jose Alvarado join the NBA?
2021. He went undrafted during the 2021 NBA Draft. Later, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
What team does Jose Alvarado play for in 2024?
New Orleans Pelicans. He has played for the Pelicans since 2021.