Simone Fontecchio
#0SF · Miami Heat
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 256 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 41.5% | 36.3% | 82.6% |
| 2025-26 | 63 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.3% | 36.3% | 84.0% |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.2% | 33.5% | 83.3% |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 10.5 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 46.0% | 40.1% | 81.8% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$8.3M
AAV
$8.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Simone Fontecchio's contract with the Miami Heat grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $8.3M per year over 1 year, this is a role player contract. Simone's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 30, Simone still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Simone to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Simone Fontecchio earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 256 career games, Simone has averaged 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Simone's strongest metric is FG% at 4150.7, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.2, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Simone ranks 113th in overall performance. Simone will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Miami Heat.
Current Sentiment
Fontecchio's Heat tenure faces immediate scrutiny with future uncertain despite recent acquisition. C-minus performance grade reflects inconsistency; fans question if he delivers on court. Eight-million contract appears risky given current production and role ambiguity within Miami. Trade rumors and injury updates dominate coverage, suggesting front office confidence wavering. Pessimism prevails; limited early impact and unclear fit raise serious concerns.
Transaction History
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