Jordan Goodwin
#23PG · Phoenix Suns
Day-to-Day
Height
6'3"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
27
College
Saint Louis
Experience
4 yrs
C-
C-
B+
F
N/A
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The Verdict on Jordan, in One Read
On the field, Jordan Goodwin grades out as a strong PG for Phoenix Suns (B+ Impact). That places him 69th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is poor (F Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 211 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 40.8% | 33.6% | 74.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 2.2 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakD+LongevityMid-CareerRecentD-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 40.8% | C- C- |
| 2024-25 |  | 4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 20.0% | F F |
| 2023-24 | | 57 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 36.9% | D D |
| 2022-23 |  | 62 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 44.8% | D+ D+ |
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, 4/19 | @ OKC | L 84-119 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0 |
| Sat, 4/18 | vs GSW | W 111-96 | 34 | 19 |
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
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jordan Goodwin delivered enough rotation-tier impact to earn a C- Contract Value Index against the NBA pay band. At $2.35M AAV on a one-year deal, Goodwin's contract reflects a minimum-level investment in a 5-year veteran whose actual on-court production—8.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, and 2.2 APG across 63 games in the 2025-26 season—lands squarely in below-average territory, matching his D- performance grade. The disconnect between his C- CVI and his weak on-court metrics stems entirely from the front office's organizational bet: Phoenix's decision to guarantee this deal signals genuine confidence in Goodwin's role as a depth rotation piece, a meaningful endorsement that tilts the value proposition upward despite minimal scoring and assist production. At age 27 with five seasons of NBA experience, Goodwin sits comfortably in the mid-career veteran zone where salaries are expected to cluster around replacement-level minimums for non-All-Star contributors; his contract dollars align precisely with that market tier, which explains why he doesn't grade lower despite clear performance deficiencies. The mediaFraming—highlighting his defensive chaos, steal-generating motor, and the emotional weight of his return from injury—paints a narrative of subtle utility that outstrips raw box-score impact, a perception Phoenix's front office has clearly validated through the guarantee. With playoffs looming and the Suns sitting at the eighth seed, every reliable depth guard carries elevated positional value, yet the one-year structure carries no long-term cap risk, leaving room for genuine re-evaluation of his place in the rotation once this season concludes.
Performance Analysis
D-
#69 of 93 Point Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Jordan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jordan Compares at the Position
Jordan Goodwin ranks 69th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Jordan between Tyus Jones (D-) just ahead and Vit Krejci (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Tyus JonesDenver NuggetsD-Jamal SheadToronto RaptorsD-Mike ConleyMinnesota TimberwolvesD-Jordan GoodwinD-
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Vit KrejciPortland Trail BlazersTransaction History
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About this player
Jordan Goodwin is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at PG for the Phoenix Suns. 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 Goodwin, 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 C-, Performance D-, Sentiment C-.
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