The Houston Rockets know their dynamic duo of James Harden and Russell Westbrook is going to bring on a very special season, but they know the support around them is just as important. Leading that support is Eric Gordon, who the Rockets locked in on Friday with a three-year contract extension. The new contract is worth $54.5 million and will start in the 2020-2021 season, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 campaign. The sharp shooter has been a slick three-point shooting threat off the bench, helping the Rockets to the Western Conference Finals two seasons ago, and another playoff run this past season.
The Houston Chronicle was the first to report the news on Friday, as the 30-year-old is set to make $14 million this season, which is the final year of his previous deal. He has spent three seasons with the Rockets, all of which have ended in playoff appearances, as that run does include a Sixth Man of the Year Award. In that time with the Rockets, he has averaged nearly 17 points off the bench.
Along with Clint Capela, Gordon is helping the Rockets follow suit in the Western Conference with an All-Star caliber team to compete for the NBA Title. Over 11 NBA seasons, the guard has also spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers, and has averaged 16.7 points per game. Outside of being a former All-Rookie, he is someone that has stayed under the radar, but continues to be dangerous.
The Houston Chronicle was the first to report the news on Friday, as the 30-year-old is set to make $14 million this season, which is the final year of his previous deal. He has spent three seasons with the Rockets, all of which have ended in playoff appearances, as that run does include a Sixth Man of the Year Award. In that time with the Rockets, he has averaged nearly 17 points off the bench.
Along with Clint Capela, Gordon is helping the Rockets follow suit in the Western Conference with an All-Star caliber team to compete for the NBA Title. Over 11 NBA seasons, the guard has also spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers, and has averaged 16.7 points per game. Outside of being a former All-Rookie, he is someone that has stayed under the radar, but continues to be dangerous.
