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Payton Sandfort

#14SF · Oklahoma City Thunder

Age 230 yrs expIowa
CVI Pending
D+
Sentiment
C
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC

YearGPPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3PT%FT%
Career13.01.00.00.00.033.3%50.0%0.0%
2025-2613.01.00.00.00.033.3%50.0%0.0%
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Performance Analysis

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#56 of 118 Small Forwards
FCA+

Payton Sandfort earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 1 career games, Payton has averaged 3.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 0.0 assists per game. Payton's strongest metric is FG% at 3333.3, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 3.0, below the Small Forward median of 15.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Payton ranks 56th in overall performance. Payton will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Current Sentiment

D+
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Sandfort generates modest interest as a promising young prospect, not yet an established NBA rotation player. Early NBA appearances show potential but lack consistent production to justify roster spot expectations. Contract value remains unclear given limited playing time and developmental status in competitive Thunder roster. Primary narrative centers on his touching family support story rather than basketball performance metrics. Fan outlook cautiously pessimistic—depth chart crowding and limited opportunities suggest long developmental timeline ahead.

News: 5AI Analysis: 1

CVI Grade coming soon — contract details will be available when official terms are reported.

Transaction History

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