Jeremiah Fears Drops 40 — A Pelicans Franchise Rookie Record

Jeremiah Fears just put the league on notice. The rookie guard exploded for 40 points in a 156-137 Pelicans blowout over the Jazz on Tuesday night, setting a franchise record for most points by a rookie in a single game.

This wasn't a fluke. Fears has been building to this — 28, 19, and now 40 in his last three games. The No. 6 overall pick from Oklahoma is showing exactly why New Orleans believed in him. In a lost season for the Pelicans, who just snapped an eight-game losing streak, Fears is giving fans a reason to show up.

The Jazz, meanwhile, have dropped 10 straight. The final score of 156-137 tells you everything about the defense in this one. But the headline is Fears. He's 19 years old. He just dropped 40 in an NBA game. The Pelicans have their guy.