Johnny Furphy
#12SG · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 85 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 43.6% | 31.4% | 61.4% |
| 2025-26 | 35 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 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% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$4.3M
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Johnny Furphy's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $1.4M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Johnny's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 21 years old, Johnny is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Johnny Furphy earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 85 career games, Johnny has averaged 3.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Johnny's strongest metric is FG% at 4356.8, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.7, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Johnny ranks 130th in overall performance. Johnny will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Media and fans view Furphy sympathetically but with significant concern following his ACL injury. Pre-injury performance showed promise but inconsistency, earning mixed reviews from analysts and observers. His $1.4M contract appears reasonable, though his value now depends entirely on recovery timeline. The dominant narrative centers on his injury and rehabilitation, overshadowing any positive momentum. Fan confidence is cautiously pessimistic given his youth, limited experience, and uncertain return-to-play status.
Transaction History
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