Scotty Pippen Jr.
#1PG · Memphis Grizzlies
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Height
6'2"
Weight
170 lbs
Age
25
College
Vanderbilt
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.8"
Reach
7'11.5"
Hand Size
7.75" × 9"
B
D-
C-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 116 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 44.8% | 39.3% | 72.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 10 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 4.7 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$7.5M
Guaranteed
$4.7M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %63%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Scotty Pippen Jr.'s three-year, $2.3M AAV deal with Memphis represents exceptional value despite his C- performance grade, earning a strong B on the Contract Value Index (CVI). The young point guard's modest salary provides the Grizzlies with significant financial flexibility while offering meaningful upside potential at a position where even replacement-level production justifies this investment. At just $2.3 million annually, Memphis is paying well below market rate for a backup point guard, creating a low-risk, high-reward scenario that protects the franchise's salary cap structure. While Pippen Jr.'s current performance sits in middling territory, his developmental trajectory and the minimal financial commitment make this contract a shrewd move by Memphis' front office. The Grizzlies essentially secured three years of point guard depth at a price point that allows them to pursue bigger acquisitions elsewhere, demonstrating smart roster construction in an era of escalating NBA salaries.
Performance Analysis
C-
#49 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Scotty Pippen Jr. earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 116 games, Scotty is contributing 11.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in his role. Scotty's strongest area is APG at 4.7, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.2 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Scotty ranks 49th.
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