Lindy Waters III
#43SG · San Antonio Spurs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 192 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.0% | 36.6% | 79.5% |
| 2025-26 | 36 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 40.3% | 36.8% | 100.0% |
| 2024-25 | 52 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 36.9% | 34.4% | 72.7% |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Lindy Waters III's contract with the San Antonio Spurs grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $2.3M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Lindy's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 28 years old, Lindy 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
Lindy Waters III earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 192 career games, Lindy has averaged 4.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. Lindy's strongest metric is FG% at 3997.4, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.8, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Lindy ranks 137th in overall performance. Lindy will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the San Antonio Spurs.
Current Sentiment
Waters is viewed as a reliable complementary piece rather than a breakout star for San Antonio. His efficient shooting nights generate modest positive buzz, though C-minus grades indicate inconsistency concerns. At $2.3M annually, he represents decent value for a bench contributor role. The emerging narrative focuses on maximizing limited minutes rather than expansion opportunities. Fans remain cautiously optimistic he'll stay steady, but lack excitement about significant growth.
Transaction History
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