Steven Adams
#12C · Houston Rockets
Day-to-Day
All-Rookie 2nd Team '14
Rebounder
Height
6'11"
Weight
265 lbs
Age
32
College
Pittsburgh
Experience
12 yrs
Wingspan
7'4.5"
Reach
9'1.5"
Hand Size
9.5" × 11"
D-
C-
C+
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Steven, in One Read
On the field, Steven Adams grades out as a middling C for Houston Rockets (C+ Impact). That places him 53rd of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 12+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 796 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 50.4% | 5.9% | 53.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 32 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB-LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentC-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 32 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 50.4% | C C |
| 2024-25 | | 7 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 0.6 | 60.0% | C- C- |
| 2022-23 |  | 42 | 8.6 | 11.5 | 2.3 | 59.7% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 7 | 3.4 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 42.9% | D- D- |
| 2020-21 |  | 58 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 1.9 | 61.4% | C+ C+ |
| 2019-20 |  | 7 | 10.1 | 11.6 | 1.3 | 59.6% | C C |
| 2018-19 | | 5 | 11.8 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 66.7% | C+ C+ |
| 2017-18 | | 6 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 58.7% | C+ C+ |
| 2016-17 | | 5 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 64.3% | B- B- |
| 2015-16 | | 18 | 10.1 | 9.5 | 0.7 | 61.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2014-15 | | 70 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 54.4% | C C |
| 2013-14 | | 18 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 68.9% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$39.0M
Guaranteed
$27.1M
AAV
$14.1M/yr
Guaranteed %70%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Steven Adams's contract with the Houston Rockets is graded as a D- CVI. At $14.1M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Steven's current production grades out in the middle of the pack among NBA centers. His $14.1M average annual value ranks as role player money for the center market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 32, Steven is on the back end of his prime — the contract value depends on how well he maintains production as age-related decline typically accelerates. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
C-
#53 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Steven Adams earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 796 games, Steven is contributing 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in his role. Steven's strongest area is RPG at 8.6, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.5 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Steven ranks 53rd.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Steven's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Steven Compares at the Position
Steven Adams ranks 53rd of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Steven between Mason Plumlee (C-) just ahead and Kevon Looney (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Mason PlumleeSan Antonio SpursC-Bismack BiyomboSan Antonio SpursC-Josh OduroNew Orleans PelicansC-Steven AdamsC-
Graded lower
Kevon LooneyNew Orleans PelicansTransaction History
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About this player
Steven Adams is a veteran in his 12th NBA season listed at C for the Houston Rockets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Steven Adams, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D-, Performance C-, Sentiment C-.
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