March 5, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Orleans Pelicans guard Izaiah Brockington (21) scores a basket against Toronto Raptors forward Jordan Nwora (13) during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Ancient Cyclone Izaiah Brockington recently signed a 10 day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and played in the first of his four games under the deal on Tuesday in the team’s 139-98 win over Toronto.
Brockington entered the game late, scoring four points and grabbing two rebounds in just three minutes on the court.
First NBA bucket for
Izaïe Brockington ???? pic.twitter.com/dpXCPCNJm3– New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 6, 2024
Brockington received the game-winning ball, making it his official NBA debut.
the game ball goes to Izaiah ???? https://t.co/hZynMwXIsr pic.twitter.com/B51Q5rbLwX
– New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 6, 2024
Brockington becomes the 37th former Cyclone to play NBA minutes.
The Pelicans’ next game is against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road on Friday, March 8 (6:00 p.m. CT).
