John Tonje
#8SG · Boston Celtics
Height
6'4"
Weight
218 lbs
Age
25
College
Wisconsin
Draft
2025, Rd 2, #23
Experience
0 yrs
C
D
B-
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on John, in One Read
On the field, John Tonje grades out as a strong SG for Boston Celtics (B- Impact). That places him 100th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/12 | vs ORL | W 113-108 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-12 | 3-8 | +1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$73K
AAV
$73K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
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John Tonje's contract with the Boston Celtics earns a C CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. John's production is currently below the league median for shooting guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $73K average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the shooting guard market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 25, John is entering his prime window — historically when shooting guards post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Boston Celtics' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Performance Analysis
D
#100 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
John Tonje earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 3 games, John is contributing 0.7 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game in his role. John's best relative area is RPG at 0.7, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 0.7 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, John ranks 100th.
Current Sentiment
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where John's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How John Compares at the Position
John Tonje ranks 100th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots John between Gradey Dick (D) just ahead and Sion James (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Gradey DickToronto RaptorsDJase RichardsonOrlando MagicDJahmai MashackMemphis GrizzliesDJohn TonjeD
Graded lower
Sion JamesCharlotte HornetsTransaction History
Boston Celtics sign John Tonje
Boston Celtics · signing · 3/1/2026
Boston Celtics sign John Tonje
Boston Celtics · signing · 2/19/2026
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About this player
John Tonje is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SG for the Boston Celtics. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on John Tonje, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment D.
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