Jalen Suggs
#4PG · Orlando Magic
All-Defensive 2nd Team '24
PlaymakerBall HawkTwo-Way
Height
6'5"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
25
College
Gonzaga
Experience
4 yrs
C
B+
B
B
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The Verdict on Jalen, in One Read
On the field, Jalen Suggs grades out as a strong PG for Orlando Magic (B Impact). That places him 22nd of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B+ 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 |  | 268 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 43.5% | 33.1% | 79.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 5.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB-LongevityMid-CareerRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 43.5% | B B |
| 2024-25 | | 35 | 16.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 41.0% | B- B- |
| 2023-24 | | 75 | 12.6 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 47.1% | C+ C+ |
| 2022-23 | | 53 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 41.9% | D+ D+ |
| 2021-22 | | 48 | 11.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 36.1% | C- C- |
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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/3 | @ DET | L 94-116 | 36 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2-9 | 0-4 | -28 |
| Fri, 5/1 | vs DET | L 79-93 | 38 | 7 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$150.5M
Guaranteed
$67.4M
AAV
$35.0M/yr
Guaranteed %45%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jalen Suggs drew a C on the Contract Value Index — a measured outcome for Orlando's point-guard rotation. At $35 million annually across five years, Suggs' deal sits in the upper-tier guard market, a valuation that demands more than elite defense and occasional scoring surges. Through 57 games in the 2025-26 season, he's posted 13.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per contest — respectable numbers that underscore his role as a facilitator and secondary scorer rather than a primary offensive engine. The All-Defensive Second Team honor from 2024 confirms his two-way credibility, yet at 25 years old and in his fifth season as a veteran, Suggs is past the developmental phase; the contract now demands consistent offensive lift that his current scoring profile hasn't reliably delivered. Media framing around his situation cuts both ways — he's widely recognized as an elite perimeter defender and clutch competitor whose intangibles command respect around the league, but persistent chatter about potential trades signals that even Orlando's front office appears caught between viewing him as a franchise cornerstone and exploring whether his offensive ceiling warrants his salary slot. With the Magic currently sitting as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference and the Finals just 12 days away, Suggs enters a pivotal window where strong playoff performance could silence trade speculation and justify the investment, while further offensive inconsistency risks cementing the narrative that Orlando may eventually need to reshape its financial priorities around him.
Performance Analysis
B
#22 of 93 Point Guards
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 Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jalen Compares at the Position
Jalen Suggs ranks 22nd of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Jalen between Stephon Castle (B+) just ahead and Payton Pritchard (B) just behind.
Graded higher
Stephon CastleSan Antonio SpursB+Tre JonesChicago BullsB+Darius GarlandLos Angeles ClippersB+Jalen SuggsB
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About this player
Jalen Suggs is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at PG for the Orlando Magic. 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 Suggs, 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 B, Sentiment B+.
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