Quenton Jackson

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Quenton Jackson earns a D Contract Value Index (CVI) on a three-year deal worth $1.06M annually—a contract that reflects organizational optimism disconnected from current on-court output. Through 39 games in the 2025-26 season, Jackson has produced 8.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, numbers that place him squarely in replacement-level territory and largely justify the weak CVI grade; there's no statistical argument for a point guard at this usage and efficiency level to command even a minimum-salary commitment. The $1.06M AAV itself is modest—well below market rate for even a backup point guard—but the risk lies not in the dollars but in the guaranteed rope: converting Jackson off a minimum deal onto a three-year standard contract signals the Pacers view him as a fixture in their rotation, yet his current production offers no evidence that commitment will pay dividends. At 27 years old and in his fourth NBA season, Jackson is firmly in his prime earning window, which makes the performance gap all the more concerning; there's limited runway for a developmental narrative at this age and experience level. The saving grace is that the contract's modest annual figure limits downside damage, and the Pacers' recent roster activity suggests they're actively reshaping the environment around him—whether that creates an opening for Jackson to prove the organizational faith justified remains the defining question heading into a pivotal season. For now, the CVI stands as a cautionary tale: genuine organizational confidence without statistical foundation is a fragile asset, and if Jackson's counting stats don't trend meaningfully upward, this deal will look increasingly like optimism that outran evidence.

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