Wendell Carter Jr.
#34C · Orlando Magic
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 449 | 11.9 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 50.9% | 31.8% | 73.8% |
| 2025-26 | 66 | 11.8 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 50.8% | 32.5% | 79.2% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 10.2 | 10.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 52.5% | 27.3% | 60.0% |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 40.4% | 28.0% | 72.7% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$29.0M
AAV
$7.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Wendell Carter Jr.'s contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $7.2M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. Wendell's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 26 years old, Wendell is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Wendell Carter Jr. earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 449 career games, Wendell has averaged 11.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Wendell's strongest metric is FG% at 5090.3, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.0, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Wendell ranks 38th in overall performance. Wendell will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Orlando Magic.
Current Sentiment
Carter Jr. generates mixed reactions; reliable role player but lacks star appeal among Magic fans. Recent back issues fuel injury concern narrative, limiting his impact consistency this season. His $7.2M contract appears fair value, though production hasn't justified defensive reliability expectations. Recurring availability questions and depth chart uncertainty represent the dominant storyline surrounding him. Fan confidence remains cautiously optimistic but tempered by durability worries and depth competition questions.
Transaction History
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