Dru Smith
#12SG · Miami Heat
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 105 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 43.0% | 34.4% | 83.1% |
| 2025-26 | 67 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 41.7% | 30.2% | 83.2% |
| 2024-25 | 14 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 50.8% | 53.3% | 75.0% |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 45.5% | 41.2% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$5.0M
AAV
$1.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Dru Smith's contract with the Miami Heat grades out as a good value contract, earning a B CVI grade. At $1.7M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Dru's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 28 years old, Dru is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. This contract should provide positive value over its duration if performance holds steady.
Performance Analysis
Dru Smith earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 105 career games, Dru has averaged 5.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Dru's strongest metric is FG% at 4301.3, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 5.3, below the Shooting Guard median of 15.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Dru ranks 62nd in overall performance. Dru will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Miami Heat.
Current Sentiment
Dru Smith generates cautiously optimistic sentiment as a reliable backup guard making modest contributions. His C-grade performance shows competence without spectacular production or consistency. The $1.7M deal represents good value for a depth piece, limiting contract concerns. His Achilles recovery and return timeline dominate narratives more than on-court impact. Fans remain hopeful but guarded—viewing him as solid insurance rather than franchise asset.
Transaction History
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