Height
6'7"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
24
College
Wake Forest
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.5"
Reach
8'8.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 10.25"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 207 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 45.6% | 35.1% | 75.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.0M
Guaranteed
$12.0M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jake LaRavia's two-year, $6M AAV deal earns a C- CVI, reflecting a middling value proposition for a fourth-year player still searching for consistent impact. His 8.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, and 1.8 APG across 72 games this season represent steady but unspectacular production from the power forward position, particularly given his permanent bench role. At $6M annually, the Lakers are paying above-market rate for what amounts to defensive versatility and basketball IQ without the offensive punch typically expected at that salary level for forwards. The 24-year-old finds himself in that frustrating NBA middle ground where his defensive instincts and seamless team fit generate appreciation from coaching staff, but JJ Redick's pointed criticism about his overall impact creates uncomfortable narrative tension around his true value. LaRavia appears to be hitting his ceiling rather than ascending, making this deal a modest overpay for a solid complementary piece who lacks the dynamic qualities needed to justify his current contract. The two-year term does limit long-term risk, but the Lakers are essentially betting $12M total on a role player who may have already shown his best version.
Performance Analysis
Jake LaRavia earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 207 games, Jake is contributing 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his role. Jake's strongest area is FG% at 45.6, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.8 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Jake ranks 45th. At 24, Jake is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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