Ben Sheppard
#26SG · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 179 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 41.6% | 34.0% | 82.2% |
| 2025-26 | 59 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 42.9% | 35.8% | 75.0% |
| 2024-25 | 21 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 47.1% | 39.5% | 100.0% |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 43.7% | 38.0% | 77.8% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$7.8M
AAV
$3.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ben Sheppard's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $3.9M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Ben's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 24 years old, Ben 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 Ben to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Ben Sheppard earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 179 career games, Ben has averaged 5.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Ben's strongest metric is FG% at 4159.0, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.4, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Ben ranks 144th in overall performance. Ben will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Ben Sheppard faces disappointing expectations despite modest contract, with benching looming. His C-minus production isn't meeting hopes from draft investment and development timeline. Contract value seems reasonable, but on-court impact remains unconvincing to skeptics. Narrative centers on whether he'll develop into rotation player or permanent bench depth. Fan confidence is pessimistic; most see limited upside without significant improvement soon.
Transaction History
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