Height
6'4"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
26
College
Northern Iowa
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 229 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 41.9% | 41.4% | 83.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 67 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$12.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Performance Analysis
AJ Green earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 229 games, AJ is contributing 9.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his role. AJ's strongest area is FG% at 41.9, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.8 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, AJ ranks 125th.
Current Sentiment
The sentiment around AJ Green has crystallized into a B-grade reception among Milwaukee fans and media, reflecting cautious optimism tempered by realistic expectations about his role. The narrative has been largely shaped by his four-year, $45 million extension, which signals organizational confidence in Green as a reliable rotation piece, with his increased postgame media presence suggesting the Bucks view him as part of their long-term plans beyond this season. However, there's a stark disconnect between this positive sentiment and his actual production — his D-grade performance this season (9.6 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.8 APG) and career 8.6 PER mark him as a below-average contributor, far from the solid complementary player many perceive him to be. The media buzz around his "active role" in the rotation masks fundamental performance issues that advanced metrics clearly highlight, while Milwaukee's recent roster churn — cutting players like Cam Thomas and Nigel Hayes-Davis while signing depth pieces — underscores their belief in Green's stability as a known commodity. For a fourth-year player earning $11.25M annually, the sentiment remains more generous than his on-court impact warrants, with fans appreciating the contract stability while championship-minded Milwaukee needs him to significantly improve his efficiency to justify the financial commitment.
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