A.J. Lawson
#0SG · Toronto Raptors
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 97 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 43.4% | 32.3% | 67.0% |
| 2025-26 | 14 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 39.0% | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| 2024-25 | 26 | 9.1 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 42.1% | 32.7% | 68.3% |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 44.4% | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A.J. Lawson's contract with the Toronto Raptors grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $2.3M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. A.J.'s deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 25 years old, A.J. is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
A.J. Lawson earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 97 career games, A.J. has averaged 4.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game. A.J.'s strongest metric is FG% at 4343.4, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.6, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, A.J. ranks 110th in overall performance. A.J. will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Toronto Raptors.
Current Sentiment
A.J. Lawson remains a fringe NBA player with limited roster impact and unclear long-term prospects. His C-minus performance grade reflects inconsistent production that hasn't justified significant playing time expectations. The two-way contract suggests Toronto views him as organizational depth rather than a rotation cornerstone. Media focus centers on his Canadian background and development potential, not immediate contribution impact. Fan sentiment leans pessimistic; most see him as a G League talent competing for limited opportunities.
Transaction History
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