Height
6'4"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
23
College
Notre Dame
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.3"
Reach
8'7.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 179 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 46.3% | 30.3% | 62.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 25 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.6M
Guaranteed
$4.7M
AAV
$5.6M/yr
Performance Analysis
Blake Wesley earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 179 games, Blake is contributing 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in his role. Blake's strongest area is FG% at 46.3, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 1.3 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Blake ranks 98th. At 23, Blake is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Current Sentiment
Blake Wesley's public perception has soured considerably, with media coverage and fan sentiment painting him as a player desperately clinging to his NBA future rather than building toward it. The foot surgery that sidelined him has amplified existing concerns about his viability, with headlines framing Portland as his "last chance" — language typically reserved for players on the roster bubble. His career-long efficiency struggles, reflected in a middling 11.4 PER, have created a foundation of skepticism that the injury layoff only reinforced. While his return has shown some encouraging athleticism, the narrative remains focused on proving basic competency rather than showcasing upside, a telling shift for a young player who should be in his developmental prime. The Trail Blazers' patient approach suggests they see potential, but public opinion has clearly moved past optimism into cautious evaluation mode. For Wesley to flip this narrative, he'll need sustained production that demonstrates he can be more than a replacement-level contributor — anything short of that likely cements his reputation as a developmental miss. Right now, the sentiment reflects a player fighting for credibility in a league that's already mentally moved on from his potential.
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