Kelly Olynyk Grades & Analysis — C | San Antonio Spurs

Height

7'0"

Weight

240 lbs

Age

College

Gonzaga

Experience

12 yrs

Wingspan

6'9.8"

Reach

9'0.0"

Hand Size

8.5" × 10"

CVI

Sentiment

C-

Performance

Limited Support

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		838	3.2	1.8	1.1	0.4	0.1	48.4%	36.9%	79.4%
2025-26		39	3.2	1.8	1.1

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$13.4M

Guaranteed

$13.4M

AAV

$13.4M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Below Value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Kelly Olynyk's one-year, $13.4M deal with San Antonio earns a D CVI, reflecting a significant overpay for a serviceable starter approaching his mid-30s. While Olynyk brings veteran leadership and floor-spacing ability that could benefit the Spurs' young core, paying above-market rate for a player who profiles as a rotational piece rather than a foundational building block undermines San Antonio's long-term flexibility. The contract's short duration provides some relief, but allocating this much cap space to a player who won't meaningfully accelerate their championship timeline feels misguided for a franchise still in development mode. Olynyk's trade value will likely be limited given his age curve and the premium attached to his services, making this deal more about mentorship than meaningful on-court impact. For a team that should be prioritizing cost-controlled talent and maintaining maximum financial flexibility, this represents a poor allocation of resources that could have been better deployed elsewhere in their rebuild.

Performance Analysis

C-

#71 of 97 Centers

FCA+

Kelly Olynyk earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 838 games, Kelly is contributing 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his role. Kelly's strongest area is FG% at 48.4, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 3.2 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Kelly ranks 71st.