Keyonte George Contract

Keyonte George is an American basketball player who plays for the Utah Jazz. At just 20 years old, George is one of the most promising young talents in the NBA, known for his elite offensive skill set and leadership.

Born on November 8, 2003, George's journey to the NBA began on the courts of Lewisville High School in Lewisville, Texas, where he first played football. However, it was on the basketball court where he truly became a star.

Even as a freshman, George displayed his impressive offensive arsenal by averaging 21 points, four rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. His stellar performance earned him the title of District 6-6A Offensive Player of the Year.

In his sophomore year of high school, George further honed his offensive prowess, increasing his scoring average to 24 points per game. His junior season saw him transferring to the iSchool of Lewisville, where he further solidified his reputation as a scoring machine, averaging an impressive 25 points per game. However, it was during his senior year at the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, that George truly caught the attention of college and NBA scouts by shooting an outstanding 41% from three-point territory.

In the 2023 NBA draft, George was drafted with the 16th overall pick by the Utah Jazz. Under the guidance of head coach Will Hardy, George easily transitioned to the NBA. Coach Hardy made rookie Keyonte George a point guard where he is already showing potential.

On December 12th, 2023, he set a new career-high with 30 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Just two months later, he recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a commanding victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

What sets George apart is not just his offensive skill set but also his basketball IQ and maturity beyond his years. With the ability to control the flow of the game and make sensible plays, he has cemented himself as a young franchise cornerstone player for the Utah Jazz.

Keyonte George Contract Breakdown

How much is Keyonte George getting paid?

Keyonte George is set to earn $3,889,900 for the 2023/24 NBA season.

According to Sportrac, George agreed to a four-year rookie scale contract with the Utah Jazz, worth $18,816,885 part-guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,704,221.

How much does Keyonte George make in a minute?

Keyonte George’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $10,386,000. 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 George makes around $7.4 in a minute.

Keyonte George Career Earnings

After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, George would have earned just over $3.5 million from his NBA contracts.

What are the terms of Keyonte George’s contract?

Keyonte George's standard rookie scale contract has team options after the second and third seasons. This means Utah Jazz holds the option to decide if they wish to sign him for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.

How much of the Keyonte George Contract is guaranteed?

Keyonte George’s contract is guaranteed until the 2024/25 NBA season. The third season of 2025/26 and fourth season, 2026/27 are non-guaranteed, as of March 2024.

Keyonte George Contract History

These are all the contracts that Keyonte George has signed in his career till now.

July 2, 2023

Keyonte George signed a four-year $18.82 million contract with the Utah Jazz.