Height
6'0"
Weight
179 lbs
Age
27
College
Georgia Tech
Experience
4 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 287 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 41.1% | 34.7% | 76.1% |
| 2025-26 |  | 62 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs TOR | W 112-95 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-3 | +14 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$9.0M
Guaranteed
$9.0M
AAV
$4.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jose Alvarado's two-year, $4.5M AAV deal with the Knicks earns a middling C CVI, reflecting a contract that's neither disastrous nor particularly shrewd for a 5-year veteran backup point guard. His current production of 7.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists across 62 games represents replacement-level output that barely justifies his salary commitment, aligning with his D+ performance grade. At $4.5 million annually, the 27-year-old is getting paid like a reliable rotation piece, but his underwhelming on-court impact suggests the Knicks are overpaying for organizational depth. The media narrative around his return has been brutal, with headlines explicitly questioning whether the team has "a real Jose Alvarado problem" and skepticism about his fit alongside other backcourt options like Miles McBride. While the two-year term limits long-term risk, this feels like a deal where New York prioritized familiarity over value, committing meaningful money to a guard whose bold proclamations about his role haven't translated into the kind of production that moves the needle. The contract represents the kind of middling investment that won't sink a franchise but also won't help elevate it, earning its pedestrian CVI grade through a combination of modest overpay and limited upside.
Performance Analysis
Jose Alvarado earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 287 games, Jose is contributing 7.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in his role. Jose's strongest area is FG% at 41.1, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 7.2 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Jose ranks 66th.
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