New Orleans Pelicans recall Kira Lewis Jr. from Birmingham Squadron

New Orleans Pelicans’ Kira Lewis Jr. drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

by: Richie Mills

Posted: Dec 23, 2022 / 12:36 PM EST

Updated: Dec 23, 2022 / 12:36 PM EST

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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has recalled guard Kira Lewis Jr. from the Birmingham Squadron, the team’s NBA G League affiliate.

Lewis Jr. (6-1, 178), who was last assigned to Birmingham on Dec. 19, has appeared in nine games for the Squadron and averaged 16.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 25.3 minutes per contest. Drafted by New Orleans with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis Jr. has appeared in 79 games with the Pelicans and holds career averages of 6.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

Lewis Jr. will be available for tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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