The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that Eric Gordon has opted into the final year of his 4-year, $58 million contract that he signed three years ago. The 26 year old shooting guard will make just over $15.5 million in the 2015-16 season, all of which is guaranteed. Gordon is coming off of the best shooting season of his career, making 141 out of 315 attempts from beyond the arc (44.8%). Despite suffering a torn labrum injury early in the season, Gordon decided against season-ending surgery and returned after just 21 missed games, a decision that ultimately helped the Pelicans reach the postseason for the first time since 2011.
Eric Gordon Exercises $15.5 Milion Player Option for 2015-16 Season
