Anthony Black
#0PG · Orlando Magic
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 207 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 44.2% | 34.1% | 72.4% |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 15.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 45.1% | 33.9% | 73.0% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 8.2 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 40.5% | 15.4% | 69.2% |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 42.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.1M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Anthony Black's contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $9.0M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Anthony's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Point Guards. At 22 years old, Anthony is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Anthony to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Anthony Black earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 207 career games, Anthony has averaged 9.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Anthony's strongest metric is FG% at 4423.0, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.9, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Anthony ranks 79th in overall performance. Anthony will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Orlando Magic.
Current Sentiment
Anthony Black generates mixed sentiment: promising development offset by inconsistent on-court results and high expectations. His recent improved play shows potential, earning praise from analysts tracking his progression closely. At $9M annually, he represents reasonable value for a developing young guard still proving himself. The dominant narrative centers on whether he can sustain improvement and become Orlando's long-term solution. Fans remain cautiously optimistic about his trajectory, encouraged by flashes but wanting consistency before committing fully.
Transaction History
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