Keyonte George was born on November 8, 2003, in Lewisville, Texas. The 20-year-old Keyonte George was picked at 16th by the Utah Jazz in the 2023 NBA Draft. He can play as a combo guard and is seen as a player with a lot of potential by the Utah Jazz fans.
He chose Baylor over offers from Texas Tech, Kentucky, and was the highest ranked-recruit in program history when he committed to Baylor University for the 2023 college basketball season. Keyonte George has also represented team USA in the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup, clinching the Gold medal and the MVP (2021). During his college years he won multiple accolades including Big 12 Freshman of the year (2023), Big 12 All-Freshman team(2023) and the McDonald's All-American (2022).
Keyonte George Salary
According to Spotrac, Keyonte George will earn $3,889,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season which includes $100,000 as an incentive for the 2023-24 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Utah Jazz | $3,889,000 |
| 2024/25 | Utah Jazz | $4,084,200 |
| 2025/26 (team option) | Utah Jazz | $4,278,960 |
| 2026/27 (team option) | Utah Jazz | $6,563,925 |
How long is Keyonte George's contract?
Keyonte George signed a four year $18,816,885 rookie contract with the Utah Jazz in July 2023. The contract includes team options for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 season. He would become a restricted free agent (RFA) in the 2027 season at 24 years old.
Deadlines to activate the team option
2025-26: Team option ( deadline 10/31/2024)
2026-27: Team option ( deadline 10/31/2025)
Keyonte George Position
Keyonte George can play as a combo guard, running Pick n Roll, shooting 3s and playmaking are considered to be his offensive play style.
FAQ's on Keyonte George Salary
A. Keyonte George played for Baylor in the 2022-23 season and averaged 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists.
A. Keyonte is set to earn $3,889,000 million for the 2023/24 season which includes a $100,000 incentive.
A. As of March 2024, Keyonte is averaging 12 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
A. Keyonte George scored a career high 33 points against the Golden State Warriors on February 2nd, 2024. playing for the Utah Jazz.
