Robert Williams III
#35C · Portland Trail Blazers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 284 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 72.2% | 29.6% | 67.0% |
| 2025-26 | 49 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 71.6% | 35.0% | 64.3% |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 64.1% | 33.3% | 88.2% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 65.4% | 0.0% | 77.8% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.3M
AAV
$13.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Robert Williams III's contract with the Portland Trail Blazers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $13.3M per year over 1 year, this is a role player contract. Robert's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 28 years old, Robert 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
Robert Williams III earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 284 career games, Robert has averaged 7.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Robert's strongest metric is FG% at 7216.4, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.3, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Robert ranks 42nd in overall performance. Robert will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Current Sentiment
Williams faces skepticism despite Portland commitment, with fans questioning consistency and injury concerns. Recent performances show promise but inconsistency, generating cautious rather than enthusiastic media coverage. Contract value questioned given C-grade performance and frequent injury reports affecting reliability. Trade rumor narrative dominated offseason discourse, creating uncertainty about his long-term Blazers future. Fan confidence remains low; injuries, production gaps, and contract concerns outweigh optimistic assessments currently.
Transaction History
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