Jordan Hawkins is an American shooting guard who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. Born on April 29, 2002, Hawkins is known for his elite 3-point shooting.
Hailing from Gaithersburg, Maryland, Hawkins first played basketball at Gaithersburg High School before making the move to DeMatha Catholic High School during his sophomore year. His exceptional shooting skills were displayed during his high school days as he won the title of Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year in his senior season. Rated as a four-star recruit, Hawkins soon committed to playing college basketball for UConn, where won the NCAA championship in 2023.
His standout performance arrived in the West Regional of the 2023 NCAA tournament, where he averaged 22 points and four rebounds in the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games, earning the title of Most Outstanding Player. In the 2023 NCAA championship game against San Diego State, Hawkins scored 16 crucial points in a decisive 76–59 victory for the Huskies.
Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Hawkins has quickly emerged as a rising star in the league, dazzling NBA fans with his elite 3-point shooting abilities. Known for his lightning-quick release and ability to sink tough shots off the dribble, Hawkins has a polished shooting technique and knack for finding scoring opportunities from the distance.
In the 2023/24 NBA season, Hawkins boasts an impressive 38.3% shooting percentage from 3-point range, averaging exactly 2 triples per game, solidifying his status as one of the league's most promising young talents.
Jordan Hawkins Salary
According to Spotrac, Jordan Hawkins will earn $4,310,160 for the 2023/2024 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | New Orleans Pelicans | $4,310,160 |
| 2024/25 | New Orleans Pelicans | $4,525,680 |
| 2025/26 (Team Option Exercised) | New Orleans Pelicans | $4,741,320 |
| 2026/27 (Team Option) | New Orleans Pelicans | $7,021,895 |
How long is Jordan Hawkins’s contract?
Jordan Hawkins’s current contract is four years long.
On July 3, 2023, Hawkins signed a four-year rookie-scale contract with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $20,599,055.
Hawkins’s standard four-year rookie contract has team options after second and third seasons. This means the New Orleans Pelicans hold the options to decide if they wish to bring him back on the team for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 season. As of February 2024, the New Orleans Pelicans are yet to make a decision for those team options.
FAQ's on Jordan Hawkins salary
A. Jordan Hawkins's salary is $4,310,160 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. The Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins stands at 6 feet 5 inches or 196 cm tall.
A. Jordan Hawkins is on a four-year $20.6 million rookie contract with the Pelicans.
A. Jordan Hawkins hails from Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.
A. Jordan Hawkins played two years of college basketball at University of Connecticut (UConn from 2021 to 2023).
A. Hawkins plays shooting guard.
