Thomas Bryant
#3C · Cleveland Cavaliers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 386 | 8.5 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 57.3% | 34.6% | 78.1% |
| 2025-26 | 53 | 5.9 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 49.3% | 34.8% | 81.0% |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 48.5% | 50.0% | 78.6% |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 66.7% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Thomas Bryant's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $2.3M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Thomas's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 28 years old, Thomas is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Thomas to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Thomas Bryant earns a D+ Performance grade, reflecting below-average production for a Center. Across 386 career games, Thomas has averaged 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Thomas's strongest metric is FG% at 5730.8, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.9, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Thomas ranks 96th in overall performance. Thomas will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Current Sentiment
Bryant generates cautiously optimistic buzz as a low-cost, high-effort backup center for Cleveland. His recent performances earned praise for winning impact despite unimpressive statistical output grades. At $2.3M, he's viewed as excellent value—a smart, affordable depth signing. The narrative centers on his potential as injury insurance if Jarrett Allen gets hurt. Fans remain optimistic he'll provide reliable bench production without unrealistic expectations for stardom.
Transaction History
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