John Konchar Grades & Analysis — SG | Utah Jazz | FanVerdicts
John Konchar
#55SG · Utah Jazz
Height
6'5"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
30
College
Purdue Fort Wayne
Experience
6 yrs
C-
Below average
CVI
C+
Top 48% — above average
Sentiment
C
Around averagePerformance
Tough Situation
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Fan Verdict
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
Year
Team
GP
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
FG%
3PT%
FT%
Career
352
3.5
3.4
1.5
1.3
0.5
46.2%
34.7%
70.9%
2025-26
46
3.5
3.4
1.5
Recent Games
Date
OPP
Result
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
FG
3PT
+/-
Mon, 4/13
@ LAL
L 107-131
28
4
7
2
3
2
2-6
0-2
-17
Sat, 4/11
vs MEM
W 147-101
35
11
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.3M
Guaranteed
$12.3M
AAV
$6.2M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
John Konchar's two-year, $6.2M AAV deal with the Utah Jazz earns a C- Contract Value Index (CVI) grade, reflecting a contract that sits uncomfortably between his proven role-player contributions and the financial commitment required. While Konchar has established himself as a solid rotational piece with reliable shooting and defensive versatility, the $6.2M annual figure places him in middling starter territory from a salary perspective without the consistent production to fully justify that investment. His C performance grade indicates he's capable of contributing meaningful minutes, particularly as a wing defender who can space the floor, but lacks the offensive creation or elite defensive impact that typically warrants this salary range. The Jazz are essentially betting on consistency rather than upside with this deal, paying slightly above market rate for a player whose ceiling appears well-defined. For a rebuilding franchise like Utah, this represents a safe but uninspiring allocation of resources—Konchar won't hurt you, but he's unlikely to provide the surplus value that separates good contracts from great ones. The two-year term limits long-term risk, but the AAV suggests the Jazz may have overpaid for reliability in a market where similar production could potentially be found at a lower cost.
Performance Analysis
C
#60 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Transaction History
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John Konchar earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a shooting guard. Through 352 games, John is contributing 3.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in his role. John's strongest area is FG% at 46.2, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 3.5 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, John ranks 60th.
Current Sentiment
C+
Mixed
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John Konchar's public perception sits at a C+ — respectable for a depth piece on a 22-60 Jazz team, but a notable slide from the more favorable narrative he carried earlier this season. The media framing around him has been quietly complimentary: analytics-minded outlets have consistently celebrated his defensive versatility, above-average rebounding for a guard, and hustle-play profile as exactly the kind of culture-building qualities a rebuilding franchise needs, and his $6.2M contract has drawn praise as reasonable value for a 3-and-D wing who does the dirty work without demanding a spotlight. That narrative aligns reasonably well with his C-level on-court production — in 46 games of the 2025-26 season, Konchar is posting 3.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 1.5 APG, modest counting stats that confirm his ceiling as a solid role player rather than a meaningful contributor in a playoff race. The Jaren Jackson Jr. trade from Memphis looms largest in shaping current perception, as the arrival of a marquee frontcourt name simultaneously legitimizes Utah's rebuild and clarifies Konchar's comfortable, defined role — he is not being asked to carry anything, which is both his protection and his ceiling. Recent roster moves tell the full story of where Utah is as an organization: a flurry of 10-day contracts and rest-of-season signings in the final stretch signals a franchise in full development mode, which keeps Konchar relevant as a veteran anchor but removes any urgency for him to elevate his standing. The bottom line is that Konchar is a respected, well-understood commodity — no trade rumors, no organizational friction, no controversy — but the sentiment cooldown reflects the reality that appreciation for hustle culture pieces has its limits when the wins aren't coming and the calendar is running out on a lost season.
