Jaren Jackson Jr.

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s contract with the Utah Jazz earns a C- CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. Jaren's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average center threshold. His $35.0M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the center market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 26, Jaren is entering his prime window — historically when centers post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Utah Jazz's downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.

Performance Analysis

Jaren Jackson Jr. earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the Utah Jazz. This season, Jaren is putting up 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game across 455 games. Jaren's strongest area is PPG at 19.4, which compares favorably to the center median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.0 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Jaren ranks 14th. Jaren is a reliable contributor who the Utah Jazz can count on game to game.

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