
Jarred Vanderbilt is an American basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Born on April 3, 1999, Vanderbilt is known for his ability to guard multiple positions. Vanderbilt or “Vando” as he is often called, played collegiate basketball for Kentucky University, representing them for a single season before entering the NBA draft. He played 14 matches for Kentucky in the 2017-18 season, where he averaged 5.9 points alongside 7.9 rebounds and 1 assist per game.
After declaring for the draft in 2018, he was drafted by the Orlando Magic 41st overall in the second round, however, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets through a subsequent trade. Vando is an off-the-ball player who reads set plays and executes it. In the 2024-25 NBA season, Vanderbilt averaged 4.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1 assist in 36 games for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jarred Vanderbilt Salary
Jarred Vanderbilt will be making $10,714,286 for the 2024-25 season, according to Spotrac. A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
Season | Team | Salary |
2024-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | $10,714,286 |
2025-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | $11,571,429 |
2026-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | $12,428,571 |
2027-28 (Player Option) | Los Angeles Lakers | $13,285,714 |
How long is Jarred Vanderbilt’s contract?
Jarred Vanderbilt’s current contract is a four-year veteran extension. When Vanderbilt was traded midway through the 2022/23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to take on his contract and then on September 15, 2023, Vanderbilt signed a four-year $48,000,000 fully guaranteed contract with the Lakers. His contract will end after the 2026-27 NBA season. In his last season, he will also have a player option, as confirmed in his contract. (via Spotrac)
What are the terms of Jarred Vanderbilt’s contract?
Jarred Vanderbilt's contract is a straightforward four-year contract, which includes a player option in the final year of his contract that is the 2027-28 NBA season. (via Spotrac)
FAQ's on Jarred Vanderbilt
A. Jarred Vanderbilt's salary is $10,714,286 for the 2024-25 NBA season.
A. The Lakers forward Vanderbilt stands at 6 feet 8 inches or 203 cm tall.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt signed a four-year $48 million contract with the Lakers in the 2023 offseason. This contract starts with the 2024/25 NBA season and it has a player option in its last season.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt’s age is 26 years as of April 2025.