Height
6'7"
Weight
217 lbs
Age
24
College
St. John's
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.0"
Reach
8'11.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9.25"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 244 | 11.1 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 43.6% | 37.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 11.1 | 5.7 | 1.5 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$6.0M
Guaranteed
$6.0M
AAV
$3.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Julian Champagnie's two-year, $3.0M AAV extension with the Spurs earns a strong B+ CVI, representing excellent value for a solid starter who's emerged as a legitimate rotation piece. At just 23, Champagnie fits perfectly into San Antonio's patient rebuild timeline, giving them a versatile wing defender who can space the floor on a contract that barely registers against the salary cap. The $6M total commitment is the kind of shrewd roster-building move that allows championship-contending teams to allocate maximum resources toward star talent while maintaining quality depth. Champagnie's shooting stroke and defensive versatility make him an ideal complementary player around Victor Wembanyama, and this deal preserves significant trade flexibility if the Spurs need to package him in a bigger move down the line. For a player who went undrafted just two seasons ago, locking up a solid starter at below-market rates through his age-25 season is precisely the type of value play that sustains competitive windows. The Spurs essentially secured a rotation-caliber wing for the price of a minimum salary player, making this one of the more underrated moves of the offseason.
Performance Analysis
Julian Champagnie earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the San Antonio Spurs. Through 244 games, Julian is contributing 11.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in his role. Julian's strongest area is RPG at 5.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.5 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Julian ranks 24th. At 24, Julian is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the San Antonio Spurs.
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