Leaky Black
#12SF · Washington Wizards
Height
6'6"
Weight
209 lbs
Age
26
College
North Carolina
Experience
1 yrs
B
D
D
—
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 31 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 46.3% | 42.5% | 76.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 6 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
Performance Analysis
D
#91 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Leaky Black earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 31 games, Leaky is contributing 8.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his role. Leaky's strongest area is FG% at 46.3, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.3 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Leaky ranks 91st.
Current Sentiment
D
Negative
NegativeNeutralPositive
Leaky Black's public profile sits at a D sentiment grade — not because the narrative surrounding him is hostile, but because it barely registers at all, which for a player trying to carve out an NBA career amounts to the same thing. The conversation around him has been almost entirely procedural, driven by the confirmation of his two-way deal with Washington rather than any sustained discussion of his game or trajectory, though a career-game performance has generated modest buzz among the UNC faithful who still track his development. That performance aligns with what his 2025-26 numbers suggest — across six games this season he is posting 8.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, which represents a meaningful jump from his career averages but carries the caveat of a small sample size on a rebuilding team with few gatekeepers. His performance grade sits at a matching D, confirming that neither the production nor the perception has yet crossed the threshold from developmental fringe into legitimate rotation conversation. The Wizards' recent roster activity — signing Julian Reese, Jamir Watkins, Kadary Richmond, and Keshon Gilbert in rapid succession — signals a front office that is actively churning fringe roster spots, which adds quiet urgency to Black's situation even without explicit criticism directed at him. The bottom line is that Black remains a low-profile developmental prospect in a low-visibility situation, and with the franchise sitting at 17-65 and trending in no meaningful upward direction, his path to a narrative upgrade runs entirely through sustaining those early-season counting stat gains long enough to force the conversation.
Transaction History
No transactions found for this player.
News & Buzz
Live Discussion
Auto-moderated fan forum with 5-minute speaker turns
Discussion
Loading discussion...
