Height
6'4"
Weight
173 lbs
Age
27
College
Texas A&M
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 79 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 46.7% | 34.9% | 80.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 39 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs PHI | L 94-105 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6-15 | 2-8 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.2M
Guaranteed
$3.2M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Quenton Jackson's three-year, $1.1M AAV deal with the Pacers earns a C CVI — a reasonable gamble on a fourth-year player still searching for his NBA footing. His modest 8.6 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 2.4 APG across 39 games this season reflect the D performance grade that makes this contract feel like organizational faith more than proven value. At just over $1M annually, Jackson's salary sits well below the going rate for established backup point guards, giving Indiana significant downside protection while betting on developmental upside from a 27-year-old who took the unconventional path to his first standard NBA contract. The three-year commitment suggests the Pacers see untapped potential beyond his current statistical output, though his career stage as a fourth-year player means the development window is narrowing. Media coverage frames this as an inspirational milestone rather than a basketball coup, which aligns with the modest expectations baked into this low-risk deal. The term length provides roster stability without major cap implications, making this the type of depth signing that won't make or break Indiana's future flexibility.
Performance Analysis
Quenton Jackson earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 79 games, Quenton is contributing 8.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in his role. Quenton's strongest area is FG% at 46.7, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.2 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Quenton ranks 84th.
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