Johnny Furphy
#12SG · Indiana Pacers
Out for Season
Height
6'8"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
21
College
Kansas
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.0"
Reach
8'8.5"
Hand Size
8" × 9.5"
D
F
D-
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Johnny, in One Read
On the field, Johnny Furphy grades out as a shaky SG for Indiana Pacers (D- Impact). That places him 137th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ 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 sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 85 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 47.0% | 31.4% | 61.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 35 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD+| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 35 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 47.0% | D+ D+ |
| 2024-25 | | 11 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 25.0% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$6.7M
Guaranteed
$4.3M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Guaranteed %63%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Earning a D Contract Value Index, Johnny Furphy's 3-year pact reflects Indiana's read on rotation impact. The $1.96M AAV rookie deal is an affordable commitment in absolute terms, but the value equation has collapsed following the torn ACL that will sideline him for the entire 2025-26 season. Before injury, Furphy logged 5.1 PPG and 4.4 RPG across 35 games in 2025-26, marking solid foundational production for a second-year wing still in the early phases of his professional development. At 21 years old with just two seasons of NBA experience, he was still climbing the developmental curve when the injury struck—a particularly cruel timing for a young player trying to establish rotation credibility. The CVI grade reflects not just the modest salary itself, but the collision between a three-year commitment and an entire season of lost on-court development, creating genuine uncertainty about what Furphy will look like upon return in 2026-27. Until he demonstrates a full recovery and earns meaningful playing time next season, this deal remains a speculative asset rather than a clear value proposition, leaving the Pacers in a holding pattern with a young player whose trajectory has been fundamentally disrupted.
Performance Analysis
F
#137 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Johnny Furphy earns a F Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 85 games, Johnny is contributing 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in his role. Johnny's strongest area is FG% at 47.0, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.2 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Johnny ranks 137th. At 21, Johnny is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
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 Johnny's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Johnny Compares at the Position
Johnny Furphy ranks 137th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Johnny between Drake Powell (D-) just ahead and Tristen Newton (F) just behind.
Graded higher
Drake PowellBrooklyn NetsD-Kevin McCullar Jr.New York KnicksD-Cody WilliamsUtah JazzFJohnny FurphyF
Graded lower
Tristen NewtonHouston RocketsTransaction History
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About this player
Johnny Furphy is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SG for the Indiana Pacers. 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 Johnny Furphy, 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 F, Sentiment F.
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