Jordan Poole
#3PG · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 447 | 16.6 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 41.8% | 34.4% | 87.8% |
| 2025-26 | 35 | 13.3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.0% | 33.1% | 87.1% |
| 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% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$65.9M
AAV
$32.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jordan Poole's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $32.9M per year over 2 years, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Jordan's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Point Guards. At 26 years old, Jordan is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The max contract structure means Jordan's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jordan Poole earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 447 career games, Jordan has averaged 16.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Jordan's strongest metric is FG% at 4183.5, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.6, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Jordan ranks 27th in overall performance. Jordan will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Jordan Poole faces significant uncertainty in New Orleans amid trade speculation and inconsistent performance metrics. His C+ grade reflects concerns about production failing to justify expensive contract demands. At $32.9M annually, Poole appears overpaid relative to current output and team fit struggles. Trade rumors dominate headlines more than on-court accomplishments, signaling organization dissatisfaction and instability. Fan confidence remains low; many question whether he'll finish season with Pelicans organization.
Transaction History
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