Jalen Green
#4SG · Phoenix Suns
All-Rookie 1st Team '22
Height
6'4"
Weight
186 lbs
Age
24
Experience
4 yrs
D
A
D-
B
N/A
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The Verdict on Jalen, in One Read
On the field, Jalen Green grades out as a shaky SG for Phoenix Suns (D- Impact). That places him 38th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D, a slight overpay. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 339 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 42.2% | 33.9% | 79.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 32 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityMid-CareerRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 32 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 42.2% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 |  | 82 | 21.0 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 42.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 82 | 19.6 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 42.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 76 | 22.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 41.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | | 67 | 17.3 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 42.6% | B- B- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/28 | vs OKC | L 122-131 | 39 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10-25 | 1-10 | -15 |
| Sat, 4/25 | vs OKC | L 109-121 | 39 | 26 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$105.8M
Guaranteed
$69.8M
AAV
$33.6M/yr
Guaranteed %66%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
On a roster with finite room, Jalen Green's contract earns a D Contract Value Index against the NBA salary backdrop. A $33.6M average annual value over three years places Green firmly in the "primary offensive engine" salary tier, yet his current-season production of 17.8 PPG across 32 games—coupled with a B- performance grade—reveals a disconnect between what his deal demands and what he's consistently delivering on the floor. For a 5-year veteran at age 24, the expectation at that pay level is either elite, high-volume scoring or All-Star caliber two-way impact; Green's profile skews toward the former without the statistical consistency to fully justify the commitment. The sentiment around Green has shifted dramatically—riding a wave of playoff momentum and clutch moments that have media and fans genuinely optimistic about his evolution—but sentiment alone cannot bridge a contract that was structured around a ceiling he has not yet reliably reached. The three-year term locks Phoenix into this investment during a competitive window when cap flexibility matters, and while the recent postseason narrative suggests upside remains, the CVI reflects the economic reality that this deal currently asks for star-level production from a player still operating as a solid starter. The path to value lies in Green sustaining the clutch-performer identity the basketball world is now embracing, rather than reverting to inconsistency.
Performance Analysis
B-
#38 of 147 Shooting Guards
F
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jalen Compares at the Position
Jalen Green ranks 38th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Jalen between Bilal Coulibaly (B-) just ahead and Sam Merrill (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Bilal CoulibalyWashington WizardsB-Jaden IveyChicago BullsB-Miles McBrideNew York KnicksB-Jalen GreenB-
Graded lower
Sam MerrillCleveland CavaliersTransaction History
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About this player
Jalen Green is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at SG for the Phoenix Suns. 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 Jalen Green, 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 D, Performance B-, Sentiment A.
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