Kristaps Porzingis
#7C · Golden State Warriors
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 525 | 19.5 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 46.1% | 36.5% | 82.9% |
| 2025-26 | 24 | 16.5 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 44.6% | 33.9% | 82.8% |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 31.6% | 15.4% | 68.9% |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 12.3 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 46.7% | 34.5% | 90.9% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$30.7M
AAV
$30.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kristaps Porzingis's contract with the Golden State Warriors grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $30.7M per year over 1 year, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Kristaps's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Centers. At 30, Kristaps still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The max contract structure means Kristaps's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The team will need Kristaps to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Kristaps Porzingis earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 525 career games, Kristaps has averaged 19.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Kristaps's strongest metric is FG% at 4607.1, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.9, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Kristaps ranks 43rd in overall performance. Kristaps will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Golden State Warriors.
Current Sentiment
Porzingis is viewed skeptically after injury concerns and inconsistent production plague Warriors. On-court performance has disappointed, with back issues raising durability questions among analysts. His $30.7M salary appears overvalued given C-grade production and limited impact. Recurring injuries dominate narratives, overshadowing any positive contributions he provides defensively. Fan confidence is pessimistic; many question whether he remains worth keeping long-term.
Transaction History
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