Kelly Olynyk Grades & Analysis — C | San Antonio Spurs

Height

7'0"

Weight

240 lbs

Age

College

Gonzaga

Experience

12 yrs

Wingspan

6'9.8"

Reach

9'0.0"

Hand Size

8.5" × 10"

Bottom 20%

CVI

C-

Below average

Sentiment

D+

Bottom 30%Performance

Limited Support

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Fan Verdict

Grade this player:

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		838	3.2	1.8	1.1	0.4	0.1	48.4%	36.9%	79.4%
2025-26		39	3.2	1.8	1.1

Recent Games

Date	OPP	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	+/-
Wed, 4/29	vs POR	W 114-95	1	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0
Mon, 4/20	vs POR	W 111-98	1	0

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$13.4M

Guaranteed

$13.4M

AAV

$13.4M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Below Value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Kelly Olynyk's one-year, $13.4M AAV deal with the San Antonio Spurs represents a significant overpay for a veteran center delivering replacement-level production, earning a D grade on the Contract Value Index (CVI). At 33 years old, Olynyk's performance has declined notably, with his D+ grade reflecting inefficient scoring, limited rim protection, and inconsistent availability that fails to justify his substantial salary. The Spurs are essentially paying franchise-caliber money for a player who profiles more as a minimum-wage veteran at this stage of his career, creating one of the more lopsided risk-reward scenarios in the league. While Olynyk brings some floor-spacing ability as a shooting big, his defensive limitations and aging curve make this contract a clear example of paying for past reputation rather than current value. San Antonio's rebuilding timeline might have been better served allocating these resources toward younger players or maintaining flexibility, as this deal ties up significant cap space for minimal on-court impact.

Performance Analysis

D+

#75 of 97 Centers

FCA+

Kelly Olynyk earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 838 games, Kelly is contributing 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his role. Kelly's strongest area is FG% at 48.4, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 3.2 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Kelly ranks 75th.