
#3PG · New Orleans Pelicans
Height
6'4"
Weight
194 lbs
Age
26
College
Michigan
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
6'6.8"
Reach
8'3.5"
Hand Size
8.25" × 8.5"
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 451 | 13.4 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | 87.7% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 39 | 13.4 | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ BOS | L 118-144 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3-10 | 2-5 | -40 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs UTA | W 156-137 | 32 | 34 |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$65.9M
Guaranteed
$65.9M
AAV
$31.8M/yr
Jordan Poole's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans is graded as a D CVI. At $31.8M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Jordan's current production grades out in the middle of the pack among NBA point guards. As a max contract, Jordan's salary is capped by the CBA — meaning the CVI reflects whether production justifies the highest possible investment a team can make in a single player. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 26, Jordan is entering his prime window — historically when point guards post their best numbers. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Jordan Poole earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a point guard. This season, Jordan is putting up 13.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game across 451 games. Jordan's best relative area is PPG at 13.4, though it still falls below the point guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.0 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Jordan ranks 44th.
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| 0.6 |
| 0.4 |
| 37.2% |
| 33.3% |
| 86.0% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 68 | 20.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 43.2% | 37.8% | 88.3% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 78 | 17.4 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 41.3% | 32.6% | 87.7% |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 82 | 20.4 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 43.0% | 33.6% | 87.0% |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 76 | 18.5 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 44.8% | 36.4% | 92.5% |
| 2020-21 | ![]() | 51 | 12.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 43.2% | 35.1% | 88.2% |
| 2019-20 | ![]() | 57 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 33.3% | 27.9% | 79.8% |
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Jordan Poole, a PG for the New Orleans Pelicans, has a mixed reputation as a role player with room to grow at 26 years old. With 6 NBA seasons under the belt, Jordan has had time to establish a reputation. On a max deal worth $31.8M per year, expectations are at an All-NBA level. On-court production has been rated as average, earning a C performance grade. Fan perception of Jordan's impact on the New Orleans Pelicans remains a topic of debate. A strong stretch of games could shift the narrative in a more positive direction.