DeAndre Jordan
#9C · New Orleans Pelicans
All-NBA 3rd Team '17All-NBA 1st Team '16All-Defensive 1st Team '16All-NBA 3rd Team '15All-Defensive 1st Team '15
Iron Man
Height
6'11"
Weight
265 lbs
Age
37
College
Texas A&M
Experience
16 yrs
Wingspan
7'6.0"
Reach
9'5.5"
C+
B+
C+
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on DeAndre, in One Read
On the field, DeAndre Jordan grades out as a middling C for New Orleans Pelicans (C+ Impact). That places him 47th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C+, fairly priced. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 16+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1121 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 69.6% | 15.4% | 47.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 10 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA-LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentF
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 10 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 0.8 | 69.6% | D D |
| 2024-25 |  | 7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 100.0% | F F |
| 2023-24 | | 2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 50.0% | F F |
| 2022-23 | | 4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 66.7% | F F |
| 2021-22 |  | 3 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 100.0% | F F |
| 2020-21 |  | 57 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 76.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2019-20 | | 56 | 8.3 | 10.0 | 1.9 | 66.6% | B B |
| 2018-19 |  | 69 | 11.0 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 64.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2017-18 |  | 77 | 12.0 | 15.2 | 1.5 | 64.5% | B+ B+ |
| 2016-17 | | 7 | 15.4 | 14.4 | 0.7 | 70.5% | B B |
| 2015-16 | | 6 | 11.7 | 16.3 | 1.8 | 63.2% | A A |
| 2014-15 | | 14 | 13.1 | 13.4 | 1.1 | 71.6% | A A |
| 2013-14 | | 13 | 9.6 | 12.5 | 0.8 | 73.0% | B B |
| 2012-13 | | 6 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 0.2 | 45.5% | D- D- |
| 2011-12 | | 11 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 52.5% | C- C- |
| 2010-11 | | 80 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 0.5 | 68.6% | C C |
| 2009-10 | | 70 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 60.5% | F F |
| 2008-09 | | 53 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 0.2 | 63.3% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
On a roster with finite room, DeAndre Jordan's contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index against the NBA salary backdrop. At $2.27M AAV on a one-year deal, the structure itself is unimpeachable—a veteran minimum commitment that carries zero long-term cap risk—but the value equation hinges entirely on what a 37-year-old longtime veteran can deliver in a limited role. His 2025-26 production (4.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG across 10 games) reflects the reality of a backup center in decline, well removed from his All-NBA and All-Defensive prime of 2015-2017. The CVI grade sits at C+ rather than B or higher because the contract, while sensible in isolation, doesn't generate meaningful on-court return relative to even the modest salary he's drawing—his C- performance grade makes that plain. What elevates this deal's palatability, however, is the off-court narrative: his recent Teammate of the Year award and the warm media framing around his veteran presence as a stabilizing cultural force on a young Pelicans roster suggest the organization values his mentorship and professionalism beyond box-score contribution. For a one-year, low-dollar commitment on a 37-year-old journeyman, the CVI reflects a fair bargain that acknowledges both his diminished statistical output and his outsized locker-room worth.
Performance Analysis
C-
#47 of 97 Centers
FCA+
DeAndre Jordan earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 1121 games, DeAndre is contributing 4.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. DeAndre's strongest area is FG% at 69.6, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, DeAndre ranks 47th.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where DeAndre's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How DeAndre Compares at the Position
DeAndre Jordan ranks 47th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots DeAndre between Isaiah Jackson (C-) just ahead and Clint Capela (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Isaiah JacksonLos Angeles ClippersC-Skal LabissiereWashington WizardsC-Dylan CardwellSacramento KingsC-DeAndre JordanC-
Graded lower
Clint CapelaHouston RocketsTransaction History
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About this player
DeAndre Jordan is a veteran in his 16th NBA season listed at C for the New Orleans Pelicans. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on DeAndre Jordan, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance C-, Sentiment B+.
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