Jah Short brings scoring growth, speed, and disruptive perimeter defense
After a quieter 2023-24 debut, Jah Short became a much bigger two-way piece for New Orleans in the 2024-25 season, averaging 9.2 points, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 34.9 minutes while starting 20 of 21 games.[1][6] He stands out for his combo-guard ability, attacking downhill, creating for others, and generating steals, with enough rim pressure to flash into highlights and enough edge to be trusted in larger minutes.[2][3][5] The main fit question is shooting efficiency, but his intensity, defensive activity, and versatility make him a useful guard for a team that values pressure and playmaking.[1][5][6]
