Eric Gordon is an American-Bahamian professional basketball player who plays as shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns. Born on December 25, 1988, Gordon was a standout performer at Indiana University. In the 2008 NBA Draft, Gordon was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers.
During his early Clippers days, Gordon quickly established himself as a pure shooter. His averages of 18.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists during first three seasons are testament to his sharpshooting abilities. In 2011, he was part of the significant trade that sent Chris Paul to the Clippers.
Subsequently, Gordon moved to the New Orleans Hornets, where injury setbacks plagued his first two seasons, but he managed to regain his form. In the 2014-15 season, he had a remarkable year in long-range shooting, with a 44.8% success rate from 3-point range, ranking second in the league, behind Kyle Korver.
In 2016, Eric Gordon joined the Houston Rockets where his career flourished. He was part of the Rockets team which played a now-famous small-ball lineup while contributing as a 3-point specialist. He won the 2017’ 3-Point Contest and was awarded NBA's Sixth Man of the Year for the 2016-17 season.
In 2023, Eric Gordon embarked on a new chapter by signing with the Phoenix Suns during the offseason, bringing his veteran experience to the star-studded team as he continues to make an impact in the NBA.
Eric Gordon Contract Breakdown
| Season | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $3,196,448 | - | $3,196,448 | - | $3,196,448 |
| 2024-25 | $3,356,271 (Player Option) | $3,356,271 | $3,356,271 |
Eric Gordon Team
In the 2023 off season, shooting guard Eric Gordon signed with the Phoenix Suns. He joined the star-studded team including Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. As a veteran off-the-bench player Gordon will play a pivotal role in Suns’ championship runs.
How much is Eric Gordon getting paid?
According to Sportrac, Eric Gordon agreed to a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, worth $6,552,719 guaranteed. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $3,276,359. He is set to earn $3,196,448 for the 2023/24 season.
How much does Eric Gordon make in a minute?
Eric Gordon’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,196,448. 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 EG makes around $6.08 in a minute.
Eric Gordon Career Earnings
In his 14-year career, Eric Gordon has earned approx. $176.5 million, up until the end of the 2022-23 season.
What are the terms of Eric Gordon’s contract?
Eric Gordon’s current contract has a player option at the end of 2023-24 season. He can either opt in for 2024-25 deal with the Suns or opt out.
Eric Gordon's Contract
Eric Gordon will earn a guaranteed $6,552,719 in his current contract, an annual average salary of $3,276,359.
Eric Gordon Contract History
These are all the contracts that Eric Gordon has signed in his career till now.
July 2, 2008
Eric Gordon inked a two-year $5.44 million rookie scale contract with Los Angeles Clippers.
July 14, 2012
Eric Gordon agreed to a four-year, $58.4 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans (then Hornets).
July 9, 2016
Eric Gordon signed a four-year $53 million contract with Houston Rockets which included a player option for 2022-23.
Sept. 3, 2019
EG signed a four-year $75.6 million veteran contract extension with Houston Rockets which included a team option for 2022-23.
FAQs
Q. Does Eric Gordon have a ring?
A. The veteran guard has not won an NBA championship until now.
A. The veteran guard has not won an NBA championship until now.
Q. Why does Eric Gordon play for the Bahamas?
A. Eric Gordon is an American-Bahamian player with his mother sharing a Bahamian heritage thus, USA Basketball and FIBA granted him to represent the Bahamian team.
A. Eric Gordon is an American-Bahamian player with his mother sharing a Bahamian heritage thus, USA Basketball and FIBA granted him to represent the Bahamian team.
Q. How old is Eric Gordon?
A. Born on 25 December, 1988, Eric Gordon is a 34-year-old veteran guard for the Phoenix Suns.
A. Born on 25 December, 1988, Eric Gordon is a 34-year-old veteran guard for the Phoenix Suns.
Q. How much does Eric Gordon get paid?
A. With the virtue of his two-year contract with Phoenix Suns, Gordon will earn a salary of $3.1 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. With the virtue of his two-year contract with Phoenix Suns, Gordon will earn a salary of $3.1 million for the 2023/24 season.
Q. Does Eric Gordon have a brother?
A. Eron Gordon and Evan Gordon are the younger brothers of Eric Gordon.
A. Eron Gordon and Evan Gordon are the younger brothers of Eric Gordon.
Q. What is the net worth of Eric Gordon?
A. According to the various online sources, the net worth of Eric Gordon is around $50 million.
A. According to the various online sources, the net worth of Eric Gordon is around $50 million.
