Jordan Clarkson
#00SG · New York Knicks
6MOY '21All-Rookie 1st Team '15
Iron Man
Height
6'5"
Weight
194 lbs
Age
34
College
Missouri
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.0"
Reach
8'2.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9"
D-
A+
D
B-
N/A
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The Verdict on Jordan, in One Read
On the field, Jordan Clarkson grades out as a shaky SG for New York Knicks (D Impact). That places him 68th 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. With 11+ 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 |  | 814 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 44.9% | 33.6% | 82.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakBLongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentC+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 44.9% | D D |
| 2024-25 |  | 37 | 16.2 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 40.8% | B B |
| 2023-24 | | 55 | 17.1 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 41.3% | B B |
| 2022-23 | | 61 | 20.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 44.4% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 6 | 17.5 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 54.8% | B- B- |
| 2020-21 | | 11 | 17.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 40.6% | B- B- |
| 2019-20 | | 7 | 16.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 46.4% | B B |
| 2018-19 |  | 81 | 16.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 44.8% | B B |
| 2017-18 | | 19 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 30.1% | F F |
| 2016-17 |  | 82 | 14.7 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 44.5% | B B |
| 2015-16 | | 79 | 15.5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 43.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2014-15 | | 59 | 11.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 44.8% | 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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 6/11 | vs SAS | W 107-106 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | +2 |
| Tue, 6/9 | vs SAS | L 111-115 | 13 | 10 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$12.9M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$12.9M/yr
Guaranteed %18%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Earning a D- Contract Value Index, Jordan Clarkson's 1-year pact reflects the Knicks' read on rotation impact. At $12.9M AAV for a 34-year-old established veteran, the deal carries real salary commitments for what amounts to bench depth—a positioning that doesn't square with the production or utilization curves that typically justify such an outlay in the middle of a playoff roster. Across 63 games in the 2025-26 season, Clarkson averaged 9.0 PPG, 1.7 RPG, and 1.4 APG, solid third-unit scoring that doesn't independently justify the salary tier of a rotational linchpin, let alone offset the age-related durability questions embedded in a near-$13M commitment. The CVI grade reflects this gap between dollars spent and on-court impact: he's a capable veteran contributor, not a difference-maker warranting that price point. Yet his A+ sentiment grade tells the real story here—the media narrative around his leadership presence, his Sixth Man of the Year pedigree from 2021, and his marquee 27-point showing against Utah have constructed a value perception that transcends box-score efficiency, positioning him as organizational currency in a playoff run toward the Finals. With the Knicks at 53-29 and three seed in the East, Clarkson's role clarity and veteran composure have become tangible assets down the stretch, even if the contract itself remains underwater on a strict value-for-dollars basis.
Performance Analysis
C-
#68 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 Jordan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jordan Compares at the Position
Jordan Clarkson ranks 68th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Jordan between Bez Mbeng (C-) just ahead and Chucky Hepburn (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Bez MbengUtah JazzC-Kentavious Caldwell-PopeMemphis GrizzliesC-Jayson KentPortland Trail BlazersC-Jordan ClarksonC-
Graded lower
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About this player
Jordan Clarkson is a veteran in his 11th NBA season listed at SG for the New York Knicks. 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 Jordan Clarkson, 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 C-, Sentiment A+.
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