
#12SG · Indiana Pacers
Height
6'8"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
21
College
Kansas
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.0"
Reach
8'8.5"
Hand Size
8" × 9.5"
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 85 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 47.0% | 31.4% | 61.4% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 35 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 |
Length
3 years
Total Value
$6.7M
Guaranteed
$4.3M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Johnny Furphy's contract with the Indiana Pacers is graded as a D+ CVI. At $2.0M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Johnny's production is currently below the league median for shooting guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $2.0M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the shooting guard market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 21, Johnny has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Johnny Furphy earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 85 games, Johnny is contributing 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in his role. Johnny's strongest area is FG% at 47.0, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.2 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Johnny ranks 137th. At 21, Johnny is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
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| 0.6 |
| 0.2 |
| 47.0% |
| 32.4% |
| 48.6% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 11 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Johnny Furphy's season ended prematurely with a torn ACL, derailing momentum as a promising young wing. At 20 years old with limited NBA experience, the injury significantly impacts his developmental trajectory and immediate future. Media coverage reflects sympathy for the injury rather than criticism of his play or character. His C- performance grade before injury suggests he was still developing as a contributor. The combination of youth, injury recovery uncertainty, and modest production creates cautiously optimistic but currently negative near-term sentiment.