
#27PF · Boston Celtics
Height
6'6"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
22
College
Arkansas
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
7'1.8"
Reach
8'11.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 8.5"
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 119 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 52.5% | 35.2% | 71.0% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 58 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs PHI | L 100-109 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | +1 |
| Fri, 5/1 | @ PHI | L 93-106 | 19 | 3 |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.6M
Guaranteed
$4.6M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Jordan Walsh's two-year, $2.3M AAV deal with the Boston Celtics earns a D Contract Value Index (CVI) grade, reflecting significant concerns about his current production relative to even his modest salary expectations. Despite the relatively low financial commitment, Walsh's D- performance grade indicates he's struggling to establish himself as a consistent NBA contributor, falling well short of replacement-level value in most meaningful categories. The power forward's inability to make a tangible impact on either end of the floor raises questions about whether he can justify even this below-market contract, particularly on a championship-contending roster where every roster spot carries premium value. While the $2.3M annual figure provides some downside protection for Boston's front office, Walsh's poor performance metrics suggest the team is essentially paying for potential rather than current production. For a franchise with legitimate title aspirations, carrying a player who grades out as below-average across key performance indicators represents a luxury they can ill afford, even at this price point.
Jordan Walsh earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 119 games, Jordan is contributing 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game in his role. Jordan's strongest area is FG% at 52.5, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.7 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Jordan ranks 73rd. At 22, Jordan is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Boston Celtics.
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| 0.4 |
| 52.5% |
| 40.8% |
| 75.0% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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| 3 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 1-3 |
| 0-1 |
| +10 |
| Tue, 4/28 | vs PHI | L 97-113 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | -2 |
| Sun, 4/26 | @ PHI | W 128-96 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | +13 |
| Fri, 4/24 | @ PHI | W 108-100 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | +18 |
| Tue, 4/21 | vs PHI | L 97-111 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Sun, 4/19 | vs PHI | W 123-91 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 | +14 |
| Sun, 4/12 | vs ORL | W 113-108 | 33 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2-9 | 1-6 | -14 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs NOP | W 144-118 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 2-4 | +17 |
| Thu, 4/9 | @ NYK | L 106-112 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | -9 |
Jordan Walsh, a PF for the Boston Celtics, faces questions about long-term viability at 22 years old. Still early in the career with 2 seasons of NBA experience, Jordan's perception is still being shaped. On a veteran minimum deal, any meaningful production represents upside value. On-court production has been rated as below-average, earning a D- performance grade. Fan perception of Jordan's impact on the Boston Celtics remains a topic of debate. Improved consistency and efficiency on the court are the clearest paths to shifting sentiment.