Jose Alvarado
#5PG · New York Knicks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 287 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 41.1% | 34.7% | 76.1% |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 41.1% | 34.5% | 78.9% |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 10.3 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 39.2% | 35.9% | 81.1% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 15.0% | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$9.0M
AAV
$4.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jose Alvarado's contract with the New York Knicks grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $4.5M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Jose's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Point Guards. At 27 years old, Jose is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jose Alvarado earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 287 career games, Jose has averaged 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Jose's strongest metric is FG% at 4111.0, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.3, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Jose ranks 77th in overall performance. Jose will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New York Knicks.
Current Sentiment
Alvarado's Brooklyn homecoming has generated genuine excitement and positive local media coverage around the Knicks. His energy and defensive intensity are praised, but C-minus production grades raise questions about on-court impact. At $4.5M annually, he's viewed as a reasonable depth piece rather than an overpay. The dominant narrative centers on his hometown hero status and emotional return to New York. Fans are cautiously optimistic he'll fill a bench role effectively, though skeptical about his scoring limitations.
Transaction History
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