Julian Strawther
#3SG · Denver Nuggets
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 161 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 42.5% | 33.6% | 79.6% |
| 2025-26 | 46 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 46.0% | 35.0% | 80.0% |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 43.3% | 50.0% | 85.7% |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$7.5M
AAV
$3.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Julian Strawther's contract with the Denver Nuggets grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $3.8M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Julian's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Julian is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Julian to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Julian Strawther earns a D+ Performance grade, reflecting below-average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 161 career games, Julian has averaged 7.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Julian's strongest metric is FG% at 4246.9, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.1, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Julian ranks 147th in overall performance. Julian will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Current Sentiment
Julian Strawther faces skepticism about earning rotation minutes in his third NBA season. His D+ performance grade and injury concerns have dampened early enthusiasm from the preseason. Contract value seems reasonable at $3.8M, but production hasn't justified expanded role expectations. Defense remains the critical narrative—he must prove he can contribute defensively to stay relevant. Fan confidence is pessimistic; most see him as fringe roster depth rather than future contributor.
Transaction History
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