Pelicans Recall Kira Lewis Jr. from Squadron

January 27, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release

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 Jan. 24, has appeared in 11 games for the Squadron and averaged 15.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 26.5 minutes per contest. Drafted by New Orleans with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis Jr. has appeared in 84 games with the Pelicans and holds career averages of 6.1 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Lewis Jr. will be available for tomorrow night's game against the Washington Wizards.

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