Jalen Suggs
#4PG · Orlando Magic
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 258 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 42.3% | 32.8% | 78.9% |
| 2025-26 | 47 | 13.8 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 43.7% | 32.5% | 84.1% |
| 2024-25 | 35 | 16.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 41.0% | 31.4% | 88.2% |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 14.7 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 40.2% | 29.2% | 76.7% |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$67.4M
AAV
$13.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jalen Suggs's contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $13.5M per year over 5 years, this is a role player contract. Jalen's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Point 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 Suggs earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 258 career games, Jalen has averaged 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Jalen's strongest metric is FG% at 4227.9, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 3.4, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Jalen ranks 25th in overall performance. Jalen will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Orlando Magic.
Current Sentiment
Suggs faces mounting criticism for inconsistent play and disciplinary issues heading into 2025-26. On-court performance has disappointed, with C+ grade reflecting struggles in execution and clutch moments. Contract value questioned as $13.5M annually seems steep for current production level. Mouthpiece-throwing incident dominates narrative, highlighting frustration over team's execution and his role struggles. Fan confidence waning; Orlando needs marked improvement to justify investment and rebuild patience.
Transaction History
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