Micah Potter
#11C · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 100 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 47.7% | 37.5% | 87.3% |
| 2025-26 | 36 | 9.0 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 50.0% | 40.7% | 88.9% |
| 2024-25 | 38 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 42.2% | 31.6% | 85.0% |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 47.5% | 42.9% | 75.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.3M
AAV
$2.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Micah Potter's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $2.2M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Micah's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 27 years old, Micah 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
Micah Potter earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 100 career games, Micah has averaged 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Micah's strongest metric is FG% at 4768.9, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.9, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Micah ranks 84th in overall performance. Micah will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Potter is viewed as a reliable depth piece filling injury gaps, not a franchise cornerstone. Recent performances show modest competence, earning respect for effort despite C-minus grades. Contract appears reasonable for backup center role, though production doesn't justify starter expectations. Faith narrative and G League-to-NBA story generate positive human-interest coverage beyond basketball value. Fans cautiously optimistic about his development but view him as role player, not solution.
Transaction History
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