Simone Fontecchio
#0SF · Miami Heat
Height
6'7"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
30
Experience
3 yrs
C-
D+
C
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 256 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.3% | 36.3% | 82.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/14 | @ CHA | L 126-127 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | +3 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$8.3M
Guaranteed
$8.3M
AAV
$8.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Simone Fontecchio's one-year, $8.3M deal with Miami represents a classic case of paying above-average money for below-average production, earning him a C- Contract Value Index (CVI) grade. The Italian forward's C performance grade simply doesn't justify the $8.3M annual commitment, placing him in middling starter territory from a production standpoint while being compensated like a solid contributor. Miami likely valued Fontecchio's floor-spacing ability and international experience, but at 28 years old on a short-term deal, the Heat are essentially betting on immediate improvement that his track record doesn't strongly support. The contract structure suggests Miami views this as a low-risk flier, but $8.3M for a player who grades out as replacement-level to below-average represents poor value allocation in today's salary cap environment. While the one-year term provides flexibility, the Heat could have found similar production at a significantly lower cost, making this deal a clear overpay that reflects the premium teams pay for perceived upside rather than demonstrated value.
Performance Analysis
C
#43 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Simone Fontecchio earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a small forward. Through 256 games, Simone is contributing 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in his role. Simone's best relative area is FG% at 40.3, though it still falls below the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.5 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Simone ranks 43rd.
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