DeAndre Jordan Grades & Analysis — C | New Orleans Pelicans

Height

6'11"

Weight

265 lbs

Age

College

Texas A&M

Experience

16 yrs

Wingspan

7'6.0"

Reach

9'5.5"

A+

CVI

D+

Sentiment

C-

Performance

Limited Support

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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

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$2.3M

Guaranteed

$2.3M

AAV

$2.3M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

A+

Great Value

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The Pelicans secured an A+ CVI deal by landing DeAndre Jordan on a bargain $2.3M contract, extracting solid value from a longtime veteran whose C- performance grade reflects his declining but still functional production. At 37 years old in his 18th season, Jordan is averaging 4.1 points and 6.4 rebounds across 10 games, numbers that align with his current role as organizational depth rather than a featured contributor. While his on-court impact has clearly diminished from his All-NBA and All-Defensive days in the mid-2010s, the modest one-year deal represents minimal financial risk for a player who can still provide spot minutes at center. The media framing captures Jordan's current reality perfectly — he brings genuine mentorship value and locker room leadership, but his basketball fit remains questionable as he transitions deeper into the veteran presence phase of his career. New Orleans appears to view him as exactly what he is: a respected voice in the room who can occasionally contribute when called upon, without expecting him to be more than a depth piece in their rotation.

Performance Analysis

C-

#69 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 69th.