Herbert Jones

In reaching for the skies for one of the best blocks of the 2023-24 NBA season, Herbert Jones introduced an opponent’s 3-point attempt to his well-known three-word catchphrase: Not On Herb. Focused in on a battle of elite strengths against L.A. Clippers star Paul George, Jones rotates into the paint, helping his teammates defend a drive. After the Clippers recover a miss and swing the ball back along the 3-point arc, the New Orleans Pelicans forward hustles into a full sprint, unfathomably covering ground quickly enough to stretch out and send George's 3-pointer in the other direction before finishing the sequence with a fastbreak jam just seconds later. Drawing a standing ovation from the home crowd for his endeavor, the potential All-Defense selection also helped the Pelicans snag a win over a like-minded Western Conference postseason contender on March 15, 2024. Effective throughout, Jones tallied up seven points, four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer.