Jalen Green
#4SG · Phoenix Suns
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 330 | 19.9 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 42.0% | 33.9% | 79.6% |
| 2025-26 | 23 | 17.5 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 39.9% | 30.3% | 73.4% |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 13.3 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 37.2% | 29.5% | 66.7% |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 19.6 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 42.3% | 33.2% | 80.4% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$69.8M
AAV
$23.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jalen Green's contract with the Phoenix Suns grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $23.3M per year over 3 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Jalen's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 24 years old, Jalen is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jalen Green earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 330 career games, Jalen has averaged 19.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Jalen's strongest metric is FG% at 4201.5, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.3, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Jalen ranks 39th in overall performance. Jalen will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Phoenix Suns.
Current Sentiment
Jalen Green is viewed with cautious skepticism after a disappointing first Suns season, generating debate. His on-court inconsistency frustrates fans, though flashes with Booker hint at untapped potential. The $23.3M contract feels premature given mixed production and role uncertainty this year. The dominant narrative centers on whether Green can finally stabilize or remains a disappointment. Fans remain pessimistic but hopeful; chemistry improvements could shift perception entering 2025-26.
Transaction History
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