Jose Alvarado (basketball)

Jose Alvarado
No. 5 – New York Knicks
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-04-12) April 12, 1998
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High schoolChrist the King
(Middle Village, New York)
CollegeGeorgia Tech (2017–2021)
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
20212026New Orleans Pelicans
2021Birmingham Squadron
2026–presentNew York Knicks
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Jose Alvarado (born April 12, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans and played college basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Since 2022, he has represented Puerto Rico in international competitions. Alvarado is nicknamed "Grand Theft Alvarado" because of his exceptional ability to generate steals.