Jordan Clarkson
#00SG · New York Knicks
6MOY '21All-Rookie 1st Team '15
Iron Man
Height
6'5"
Weight
194 lbs
Age
34
College
Missouri
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.0"
Reach
8'2.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9"
D-
A+
D
B-
N/A
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The Verdict on Jordan, in One Read
On the field, Jordan Clarkson grades out as a shaky SG for New York Knicks (D Impact). That places him 68th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D-, a slight overpay. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 11+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 814 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 44.9% | 33.6% | 82.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakBLongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentC+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 44.9% | D D |
| 2024-25 |  | 37 | 16.2 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 40.8% | B B |
| 2023-24 | | 55 | 17.1 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 41.3% | B B |
| 2022-23 | | 61 | 20.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 44.4% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 6 | 17.5 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 54.8% | B- B- |
| 2020-21 | | 11 | 17.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 40.6% | B- B- |
| 2019-20 | | 7 | 16.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 46.4% | B B |
| 2018-19 |  | 81 | 16.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 44.8% | B B |
| 2017-18 | | 19 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 30.1% | F F |
| 2016-17 |  | 82 | 14.7 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 44.5% | B B |
| 2015-16 | | 79 | 15.5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 43.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2014-15 | | 59 | 11.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 44.8% | B- B- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 6/14 | @ SAS | W 94-90 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | +3 |
| Thu, 6/11 | vs SAS | W 107-106 | 5 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$12.9M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$12.9M/yr
Guaranteed %18%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jordan Clarkson earns a D- Contract Value Index (CVI) — a below-market valuation that reflects the disconnect between his $12.9M AAV and the production he's delivering on the court. His 2025-26 season stats (9.0 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.4 APG across 63 games) represent modest role-player output, a C- on-court grade that doesn't justify premium backup guard pricing in today's NBA. At 34 years old with 12 seasons of experience, Clarkson is deep into his career arc as an established veteran, and while his 2021 Sixth Man of the Year award remains a credential, that pedigree doesn't alter present-day contract economics — the bench scoring market has only grown more efficient since then. The Knicks are banking heavily on intangibles: the mediaFraming emphasizes his leadership presence, his veteran composure through role adjustments, and the goodwill from a signature 27-point night against Utah, which has translated into an A+ sentiment grade that significantly exceeds his on-court contribution. That A+ sentiment matters for locker-room culture and playoff confidence, but it cannot bridge the gap between what the team is paying him and what he's producing; the one-year, $12.9M deal is a sunk cost that leaves little margin for error if his bench role shrinks or his health declines. For a team pushing toward a Finals run, Clarkson's CVI grades him as an overpaid depth piece — serviceable veteran insurance that the organization has optimistically priced into its championship window, not a bargain.
Performance Analysis
C-
#68 of 147 Shooting Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Jordan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jordan Compares at the Position
Jordan Clarkson ranks 68th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Jordan between Bez Mbeng (C-) just ahead and Chucky Hepburn (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Bez MbengUtah JazzC-Kentavious Caldwell-PopeMemphis GrizzliesC-Jayson KentPortland Trail BlazersC-Jordan ClarksonC-
Graded lower
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About this player
Jordan Clarkson is a veteran in his 11th NBA season listed at SG for the New York Knicks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jordan Clarkson, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D-, Performance C-, Sentiment A+.
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