Height
6'11"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
26
Experience
6 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 371 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 68.7% | 22.9% | 66.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 54 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$15.9M
Guaranteed
$15.9M
AAV
$8.3M/yr
Performance Analysis
Goga Bitadze earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a center. Through 371 games, Goga is contributing 5.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his role. Goga's strongest area is FG% at 68.7, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.3 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Goga ranks 62nd.
Current Sentiment
Goga Bitadze's public perception has taken a significant hit this season, earning him a D-grade sentiment that reflects growing concerns about his professionalism and composure under pressure. The Orlando Magic center's reputation has been damaged by recent on-court altercations, most notably with Luka Doncic, coupled with comments that suggest a troubling pattern of deflecting accountability rather than owning his mistakes. While Bitadze remains a solid starter with respectable underlying metrics and a reasonable contract situation, the media narrative has shifted decisively negative as questions mount about his maturity in crucial moments. The disconnect between his adequate on-court production and deteriorating public image highlights how behavioral issues can overshadow basketball contributions in today's social media-driven landscape. For Bitadze to rehabilitate his standing, he'll need to demonstrate sustained professionalism and avoid the chippy incidents that have become his calling card. The Magic likely aren't concerned about losing a franchise cornerstone, but they can't afford to have a rotation player become a consistent distraction. Right now, Bitadze's reputation is trending in the wrong direction, with critics questioning whether his on-court contributions are worth the off-court headaches he's creating.
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