The Milwaukee Bucks picked Andre Jackson Jr. in the NBA Draft, not for his scoring abilities but for what he brings to the defensive end of the floor. The investment in the youngster has now paid off big time! As the Bucks recently lifted the NBA Cup and stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard lived up to their expectations, the unsung hero was none other than Andre Jackson Jr.

The 23-year-old Bucks guard locked down OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the finals, holding him to 1 out of 6 in shooting as the primary defender. Frustrated by Jackson Jr.’s defense, even SGA made uncharacteristic decisions ultimately falling short of Milwaukee. Well, it might just be a glimpse of the future, as the sophomore guard is going nowhere soon. Let’s see what is Jackson Jr.’s contract with the Bucks is and how much he earns from his deal.

What is Andre Jackson Jr.’s salary with the Milwaukee Bucks?

Andre Jackson Jr. is just in his second season in the NBA after being drafted into the league last year. The Bucks guard inked his first professional contract with Milwaukee, which is a four-year deal worth $7.64 million. Furthermore, this contract will see Jackson Jr. earn a guaranteed amount of $2.06 million, with an average salary of around $1.89 million each year.

For the 2024-25 season, Jackson Jr. will be earning close to $1.90 million. Following this, he will earn $2.22 million the next season, and finally, the Bucks guard will earn $2.40 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Then he will enter the unrestricted free agent agency from the 2027-28 season.

When did Andre Jackson Jr. get drafted by the Bucks? Which university did he attend?

Born in Amsterdam, New York, Andre’s path to the NBA started at an early age, fueled by his love for hooping and his parents’ valuable support. Furthermore, his career actually took flight when while attending Albany Academy in New York. In his senior year, Jackson Jr. averaged a remarkable 18.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and also dished out 5.1 assists per game.

After his high school career, it was time to choose a college to play for, and Andre Jackson Jr. chose the University of Connecticut as his destination. At UConn, he began his journey with a few setbacks due to a wrist injury, but by his sophomore year, he averaged 6.8 points and 4.7 assists per game, demonstrating his value to the UConn program.

In his final year, Jackson Jr. captained the UConn side that won the national championship. Additionally, he started the final where he scored three points, dished out six assists, and grabbed three rebounds. Following his junior season, the youngster declared for the 2023 NBA Draft with the Milwaukee Bucks picking him 36th overall.