Known for his shooting ability, Evan Fournier is a French small forward/shooting guard who plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Born on October 29, 1992, in Saint-Maurice, a suburb of Paris, Fournier hails from a multicultural background. He has Algerian heritage from his mother and French roots from his father. His passion for basketball ignited in 2002, inspired by the Sacramento Kings team of 2001/02.
Fournier became an elite young talent at the French INSEP academy from 2007 to 2009, which laid the foundation for his future NBA career. In the 2012 NBA Draft, he was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 20th overall pick. However, his initial two seasons with the Nuggets were marked by struggles to secure playing time.
In 2014, Fournier's trajectory took a positive turn when he was traded to the Orlando Magic where he quickly blossomed into a prolific scorer. He displayed his offensive flair and became a key figure on the team. His ability to knock down shots from everywhere made him a vital asset for the Magic during his tenure from 2014 to 2021, considered his prime years.
In 2021, Fournier joined the New York Knicks. In his debut season with the Knicks, he made an immediate impact, breaking the team's record for the most 3-pointers made in a season with 241, surpassing the previous record set by John Starks in 1995 (217 3-pointers).
Evan Fournier Contract Breakdown
| Season | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $18,857,143 | - | $18,857,143 | - | $18,857,143 |
| 2024-25(Team Option) | $19,000,000 | - | $19,000,000 | - | $19,000,000 |
How much is Evan Fournier getting paid?
Evan Fournier is set to earn $18,857,143 for the 2023/24 season.
According to Sportrac, Fournier is on a four-year contract with the New York Knicks worth $73,000,000 guaranteed, an average annual salary of $18,250,000.
How much does Evan Fournier make in a minute?
Evan Fournier’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,857,143. 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 Fournier makes around $35.8 in a minute.
Evan Fournier Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Evan Fournier would have earned approx. $145 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of Evan Fournier’s contract?
Evan Fournier’s current contract has a team option for the 2024/25 NBA season.
If the New York Knicks decide to not pick their team option for next season, then Fournier would become an unrestricted free agent in the upcoming 2024 NBA off season. However, if the team decides to pick the team option, then Fournier will become a free agent in the 2025 NBA off season.
How much of the Evan Fournier contract is guaranteed?
Evan Fournier will earn a guaranteed $75,000,000 in his current contract, an annual average salary of $18,750,000.
Evan Fournier Contract History
These are all the contracts that Evan Fournier has signed in his career till now.
July 8, 2013
Evan Fournier inked a two-year $2.78 million rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets.
July 7, 2016
Evan Fournier agreed to a five-year, $85 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
August 17, 2021
Evan Fournier signed a four-year $73 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics as part of the sign-and-trade with the New York Knicks.
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FAQ's on Evan Fournier Contract
A. Fournier will earn a salary of $18.8 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Evan Fournier played for French basketball club Poitiers Basket 86 before the NBA.
A. Evan Fournier plays as a shooting guard or small forward for the Knicks.
A. Evan Fournier has a four-year $73 million contract with the New York Knicks. The 2024/25 season has a team option in his contract.
A. Fournier is a French national and plays for France national basketball team.
