Garrett Temple Grades & Analysis — SG | Toronto Raptors

Height

6'5"

Weight

195 lbs

Age

College

LSU

Experience

15 yrs

B+

CVI

Sentiment

D+

Performance

Limited Support

—

Fan Verdict

Grade this player:

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		788	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.2	0.1	25.0%	34.1%	74.4%
2025-26		18	0.8	0.4	0.4

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$2.3M

Guaranteed

$2.3M

AAV

$2.3M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

B+

Good Value

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Garrett Temple's one-year, $2.3M deal with the Raptors earns a B+ CVI as a textbook example of smart veteran minimum spending. The 38-year-old shooting guard brings exactly what Toronto needs during their rebuild — steady perimeter defense, veteran leadership, and the kind of professionalism that helps develop young players without blocking their path to meaningful minutes. At this salary, Temple represents exceptional value for a rotational player who can still contribute 15-18 quality minutes per game while mentoring the likes of Gradey Dick and other emerging wings. The short-term structure is perfect for Toronto's timeline, giving them flexibility to pivot next summer while adding a respected voice in the locker room. Temple's championship experience and defensive versatility make him worth far more than his modest cap hit, especially for a franchise prioritizing culture-building over win-now moves. This is the type of low-risk, high-reward signing that savvy front offices make to maximize every roster spot during competitive rebuilds.

Performance Analysis

D+

#88 of 147 Shooting Guards

FCA+

Garrett Temple earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 788 games, Garrett is contributing 0.8 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game in his role. Garrett's strongest area is FG% at 25.0, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 0.8 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Garrett ranks 88th.