When you’re playing an NBA game in front of your hometown, you’d better be ready to put on a show. Jose Alvarado proves up to the challenge, putting the New York Knicks’ defense through a game of hide-and-seek. He uses a sharp behind-the-back before weaving through traffic and finishing with a fancy around-the-rim finish. Alvarado made good on his homecoming with an efficient 13-point, four-assist, four-steal performance in a 102-91 win for the New Orleans Pelicans on January 20, 2022.

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Jose Alvarado puts on show for hometown crowd with big game at The Garden

No inbound is a given when Jose Alvarado is on the prowl. The New Orleans Pelicans reserve guard is a bundle of energy whenever he’s on the court, not to mention waiting for the offense to make a mistake that he can capitalize on. Following a made free throw by Zion Williamson, the Houston Rockets throw the ball in while expecting to begin the next possession. But Alvarado has other ideas, picking Kevin Porter Jr.’s pocket, ending up with a steal and layup in the blink of an eye. Alvarado gave a huge lift to the second unit, converting 5-of-6 field-goal attempts for 12 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals in 20 minutes amidst a 119-106 victory on November 12, 2022.

Jose Alvarado strips ball carrier in backcourt, turns around and scores

Rookies aren’t expected to make a big impact in the playoffs but it’s clear Jose Alvarado had other plans. Using his viral sneak-steal, the undersized menace preys on one of the NBA’s greatest floor generals with an incredible defensive play, leading to an easy score the other way. The play helped halt any comeback attempt from the Phoenix Suns, as the Pelicans marched to a 118-103 win to even the First Round series up at 2-2. Alvarado chipped in five points, two rebounds and a pair of key fourth-quarter swipes on April 24, 2022.

Jose Alvarado camps out, picks Chris Paul's pocket in 2022 Playoffs

After falling into a 14-point first-quarter deficit, the New Orleans Pelicans called upon Jose Alvarado to bring them back. It was a wise decision, as the second-year undrafted guard responded with instant energy off the bench against the Denver Nuggets, catching an outlet pass from CJ McCollum and spotting up for one of his eight made three-pointers. In just 27 minutes, Alvarado erupted for a career-high 38 points on 12 of 19 from the field to go with three rebounds, two assists and a steal in his squad’s 121-106 victory on December 4, 2022. 

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Jose Alvarado

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