Eric Gordon is an American-Bahamian player who plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. His veteran experience off the bench can help the Suns push for a title this season. He is a scoring threat behind superstars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Last season, while playing for the Rockets and Clippers he averaged 12.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game on 44.6% shooting.
Gordon won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in the 2016/17 season, averaging 16.2 points per game for the Houston Rockets.
Gordon was also part of the Bahamian roster for the FIBA World Cup of 23 where he helped the team to advance for the 2024 Olympic pre-qualifying tournament by defeating Argentina.
Eric Gordon Career earnings
Eric Gordon has earned approx. $176.5 million, up until the end of the 2022-23 season so far in his NBA career.
Eric Gordon Current Contract
After being a free agent this offseason, Eric Gordon inked a two-year $6.55 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. He will be earning a salary of $3.1 million for the 2023/24 season and will have a player option in the second year.
Season | Salary |
2023/2024 | $3.1 million |
2024/2025 | $3.3 million |
How old is Eric Gordon?
The Phoenix Suns guard is a 34-year-old veteran who was born on December 25, 1988, in Indiana, United States. Now in his 15th NBA season, Gordon has played for four different franchises including the New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the seventh overall pick in 2008.
FAQs
A. The Phoenix Suns guard is listed at 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters tall.
A. Eric Gordon Sr. and Denise Gordon are the parents of the Phoenix Suns guard. His mother shares a Bahamian heritage while his father is an American.
A. Eric Gordon is a versatile player who plays at the position of shooting guard however, can also play at the small forward position if the situation demands.
A. Evan Gordon and Eron Gordon are the younger brothers of the Phoenix Suns guard.
A. Eric Gordon has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches, which is considered superb for a player who is 6 feet 3 inches tall.