Nick Smith Jr.
#20SG · Los Angeles Lakers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 136 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 39.5% | 37.2% | 87.5% |
| 2025-26 | 25 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 42.1% | 39.1% | 63.6% |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 9.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 39.1% | 34.0% | 93.5% |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 39.1% | 43.2% | 86.7% |
Performance Analysis
Nick Smith Jr. earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 136 career games, Nick has averaged 7.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Nick's strongest metric is FG% at 3949.5, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 1.6, below the Shooting Guard median of 5.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Nick ranks 131st in overall performance. Nick will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Current Sentiment
Nick Smith Jr. generates cautiously optimistic buzz as an emerging Lakers bench contributor with upside. His recent performances filling in for injured starters have impressed media and fans alike. Two-way contract status creates uncertainty, making his long-term value proposition genuinely unclear right now. The central narrative remains whether he can sustain production or prove it was situational. Optimism exists but tempered by limited experience and the ever-present two-way contract limbo.
CVI Grade coming soon — contract details will be available when official terms are reported.
Transaction History
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