What Draft Pick was Eric Gordon?

Last Modified Oct 31, 2023 13:40 GMT
Eric Gordon
Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon is an American-Bahamian professional basketball player in the NBA. Born on December 25, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Gordon attended North Central High School, where he played basketball for four years. For college, he went to Indiana University, where he played for one season before declaring for the NBA Draft.

Gordon stands out as one of the prominent figures with a career spanning over a decade. Throughout his NBA career, he has played for multiple franchises, including the LA Clippers, Houston Rockets and currently the Phoenix Suns.

While playing for the Houston Rockets, Gordon was named Sixth Man of the Year in 2017. He also won the 3-point contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend in the same year.

Despite facing challenges with injuries since 2019, Gordon’s spirit remained unbroken. In 2023, he briefly returned to the Clippers before being waived and signing with the Phoenix Suns. With the Suns, he joined forces with the likes of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, ready to make an impact in the 2023-24 NBA season.

Eric Gordon Draft

Eric Gordon was drafted with the seventh overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2008 NBA Draft. He averaged 16.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game in his rookie season, and was named on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

How much does Eric Gordon make a year?

Eric Gordon is currently on a two-year $6.5 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. He is set to earn $3.1 million for the 2023/24 season. He will have a player option for the 2024/25 season, which will earn him over $3.3 million. Gordon will be an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

Eric Gordon Height

The shooting guard of the Phoenix Suns stands at 6 feet 3 inches. Gordon is known for his scoring ability, especially from deep and driving up to the rim. Additionally, his 6 feet 9 inch wingspan allows him to play a crucial role on both ends of the court.

FAQs

A. Born on December 25, 1988, Gordon is 34 years old as of 2023. 

A. According to the various online sources, the net worth of Eric Gordon is around $50 million. 

A. Eric Gordon plays as a shooting guard in the NBA. 

A. Up until the end of the 2022/23 season, Eric Gordon has averaged 16.0 points per game in his career.

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