DeAndre Jordan Grades & Analysis — C | New Orleans Pelicans

Height

6'11"

Weight

265 lbs

Age

College

Texas A&M

Experience

16 yrs

Wingspan

7'6.0"

Reach

9'5.5"

C+

Top 48% — above average

CVI

Around average

Sentiment

D+

Bottom 30%Performance

Limited Support

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		1121	4.1	6.4	0.8	0.3	0.8	69.6%	15.4%	47.5%
2025-26		10	4.1	6.4	0.8

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$2.3M

Guaranteed

$2.3M

AAV

$2.3M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C+

Fair Value

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DeAndre Jordan's one-year, $2.3M deal with the New Orleans Pelicans earns a solid C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) rating despite his underwhelming D+ performance grade, highlighting how veteran minimum contracts can still deliver reasonable value even from declining players. While Jordan's on-court impact has diminished significantly from his elite rim-running and rebounding days, the Pelicans are essentially paying replacement-level money for a replacement-level center, which represents sound roster construction. At $2.3M AAV, Jordan's contract carries minimal financial risk while providing organizational depth, veteran leadership, and emergency frontcourt minutes when needed. The C+ CVI reflects that New Orleans isn't overpaying for past accomplishments—they're getting exactly what they're paying for in a low-stakes, short-term arrangement. Jordan may be a below-average starter at this stage of his career, but his contract structure aligns perfectly with his current capabilities, making this a defensible value proposition for a team needing affordable big man depth.

Performance Analysis

D+

#70 of 97 Centers

FCA+

DeAndre Jordan earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 1121 games, DeAndre is contributing 4.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. DeAndre's strongest area is FG% at 69.6, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, DeAndre ranks 70th.