Anthony Black
#0PG · Orlando Magic
Height
6'7"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
22
College
Arkansas
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.5"
Reach
8'6.5"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9.5"
D-
C
D+
C-
N/A
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The Verdict on Anthony, in One Read
On the field, Anthony Black grades out as a shaky PG for Orlando Magic (D+ Impact). That places him 51st of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D-, a slight overpay. The public read is mixed (C Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 207 | 15.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 45.1% | 34.1% | 72.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 60 | 15.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerC| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 60 | 15.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 45.1% | C C |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/3 | @ DET | L 94-116 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4-12 | 0-4 | -11 |
| Fri, 5/1 | vs DET | L 79-93 | 34 | 8 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.1M
Guaranteed
$18.1M
AAV
$8.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
On a roster with finite room, Anthony Black's contract earns a D- Contract Value Index against the NBA salary backdrop. At $7.97M AAV over two years, Black is being asked to justify mid-rotation compensation on the strength of a third-year developmental arc that has yet to accelerate meaningfully—his 2025-26 season production of 15.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 3.8 APG across 60 games shows incremental progress, but the D+ performance grade reflects that he hasn't delivered the consistent breakout impact needed to justify the organizational belief embedded in extension discussions. The CVI penalty here is substantial: a 22-year-old point guard at this salary tier is expected to be either a floor-spacing creator or a elite-tier playmaker by now, and Black's modest offensive profile and below-average efficiency leave him stranded in prospect limbo rather than anchored as a dependable starter. The Magic's recent injury-reporting violation involving Black added organizational friction to his development narrative, complicating an already delicate contract conversation at a time when the team should be consolidating leverage around players with proven on-court wins. His defensive instincts and playmaking upside remain legitimate organizational talking points, but until Black produces more reliable two-way impact, the team is banking on ceiling rather than floor—a risky posture heading into a contract year where performance must shift perception upward decisively.
Performance Analysis
D+
#51 of 93 Point Guards
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 Anthony's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Anthony Compares at the Position
Anthony Black ranks 51st of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Anthony between D'Angelo Russell (D+) just ahead and Killian Hayes (D) just behind.
Graded higher
D'Angelo RussellWashington WizardsD+LJ CryerGolden State WarriorsD+Brandon WilliamsDallas MavericksD+Anthony BlackD+
Graded lower
Killian HayesSacramento KingsTransaction History
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About this player
Anthony Black is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at PG for the Orlando Magic. 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 Anthony Black, 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 D+, Sentiment C.
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