NBA star Jose Alvarado melts hearts of fans after promising to give $500,000 prize money to daughters 

Alvarado in a classy move plans to invest prize money on daughters.

NBA star Jose Alvarado melts hearts of fans after promising to give $500,000 prize money to daughters 

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado embraces his daughter Nazanin Alvarado before an NBA game against the Indiana Pacers in New Orleans on Dec. 26, 2022. (Matthew Hinton/AP Photo)

In the semifinals of the NBA In-Season tournament, Jose Alvarado and the New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Los Angeles Lakers. As glory and enticing rewards await, the Pelicans’ point guard, known as “Grand Theft Alvarado,” envisions an alternative use for his prize money if he emerges victorious.

Opting against acquiring a luxurious car or indulging in a Bahamas getaway, he intends to invest the prize money in his two daughters, aged 1 and 3, as well as his 14-year-old stepdaughter.

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While speaking to Marc Spears of Andscape,

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I will not touch the money. My financial team will act like I never made it. It’s not for me. It’s not in my hands. I’m living my life. They got to live their lives and I don’t want them to struggle at all.

He continued:

I ain’t struggling now. I’m blessed to be financially good. So why do I need to add that extra load? Let that grow and let them have it. It’s a great opportunity to do that. I just want this game to keep me blessed and I don’t want my kids to worry about nothing

Having secured $100,000 for reaching the Semifinals with an impressive on-the-road victory, Jose Alvarado and his team upset the Sacramento Kings with a 127-117 triumph. In that game, he contributed 9 points, three rebounds, and three assists. As they prepare to face the LA Lakers on Friday, a challenging task lies ahead.

Fans react to Jose Alvarado’s kind gesture

Alvarado’s noteworthy act of kindness has garnered attention, and with the Pelicans just two games away from potential glory, his daughters have the opportunity to benefit from their father’s triumph. Notably, he is presently in the third year of his four-year, $6.8 million contract with the Pelicans.

Jose Alvarado celebrating for the Pelicans (via X)
Jose Alvarado celebrating for the Pelicans (via X)

His act caused a reaction on social media and fans had this to say on popular social media X (formerly called Twitter)

Renowned for his defensive prowess, he has solidified his role as a valuable squad player for the Pelicans this season. Currently, he maintains an average of 7.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, boasting an impressive 43.1% field goal percentage.

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