Born on July 20, 1991, in Grandview, Missouri, USA, Alec Burks plays as a backup shooting guard for the New York Knicks. He was drafted with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.
Throughout his NBA career, Burks has primarily served as a backup shooting guard who would impact the game coming off the bench. He is known for his quick offense and leadership off the bench unit.
Burks is a versatile player who can be used as a shooting guard or small forward, depending upon the team’s requirement. He has a fundamentally sound offensive game, excelling as an all-around player. Burks is proficient at shooting from deep, boasting a career 3-point shooting percentage of 38.6%.
Over his 13-year career, Alec Burks has played as a backup shooting guard for several NBA teams, including the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
Alec Burks Contract Breakdown
Season | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2021/22 | $9,536,000 | - | $9,536,000 | - | $9,536,000 |
2022/23 | $10,012,800 | - | $10,012,800 | - | $10,012,800 |
2023/24(Team Option Exercised) | $10,489,600 | - | $10,489,600 | - | $10,489,600 |
How much is Alec Burks getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Alec Burks is on a three-year contract with the New York Knicks worth $30,038,400 fully-guaranteed, an average annual salary of $10,012,800.
Burks earned a salary of $10,489,600 for the 2023/24 NBA season. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024.
How much does Alec Burks make in a minute?
Alec Burks’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $10,489,600. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Burks makes around $19.96 in a minute.
Alec Burks Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Alec Burks would have earned approx. $89 million in his NBA career earnings.
What are the terms of Alec Burks’ contract?
Alec Burks’ current contract had a team option for the 2023/24 NBA season. That team option was exercised by his previous team Detroit Pistons.
How much of the Alec Burks contract is guaranteed?
Alec Burks' contract was partially guaranteed. However, the Pistons already exercised their team option in the third year, so Burks’ contract is now fully guaranteed.
Alec Burks Contract History
These are all the contracts that Alec Burks has signed in his career till now.
August 17, 2021
Alec Burks signed a three-year $30 million contract with New York Knicks.
November 22, 2020
Burks signed a one-year $6 million contract with the New York Knicks.
July 11, 2019
Alec Burks agreed to a one-year $2.32 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
October 31, 2014
Burks agreed to a four-year $42 million contract with the Utah Jazz.
October 31, 2014
Burks agreed to a two-year $4.32 million contract with the Utah Jazz.
FAQ's On Alec Burks Contract
A. Alec Burks has a three-year $30 million contract with the New York Knicks.
A. Burks will earn a salary of $10,489,600 for the 2023/24 NBA season. He will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 off season.
A. Alec Burks was drafted as the 12th overall in 2011 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.
A. Alec Burks plays as a shooting guard for the New York Knicks.
A. Alec Burks played college basketball for University of Colorado.