Kelly Olynyk
#8C · San Antonio Spurs
All-Rookie 2nd Team '14
Iron Man
Height
7'0"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
35
College
Gonzaga
Experience
12 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.8"
Reach
9'0.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 10"
F
A-
C+
C
N/A
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The Verdict on Kelly, in One Read
On the field, Kelly Olynyk grades out as a middling C for San Antonio Spurs (C+ Impact). That places him 58th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 12+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsD+
| 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 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC+LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentD-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 39 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 48.4% | F F |
| 2024-25 |  | 44 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 50.0% | D+ D+ |
| 2023-24 |  | 78 | 9.8 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 55.5% | C C |
| 2022-23 | | 68 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 49.9% | C C |
| 2021-22 |  | 40 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 44.8% | D+ D+ |
| 2020-21 |  | 70 | 13.5 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 48.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2019-20 |  | 17 | 7.6 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 47.4% | D D |
| 2018-19 | | 79 | 10.0 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 46.3% | D D |
| 2017-18 | | 5 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 47.7% | B- B- |
| 2016-17 |  | 18 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 51.2% | D D |
| 2015-16 | | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 11.1% | F F |
| 2014-15 | | 4 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 53.8% | F F |
| 2013-14 | | 70 | 8.7 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 46.6% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/29 | vs OKC | W 118-91 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Wed, 5/27 | @ OKC | L 114-127 | 2 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.4M
Guaranteed
$13.4M
AAV
$13.4M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
F
Overpay
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Kelly Olynyk's value math nets an F Contract Value Index relative to the league median at C. At $13.4M AAV on a one-year deal for a 35-year-old longtime veteran, Olynyk is priced like a rotational starter—yet the 2025-26 season shows 3.2 PPG, 1.8 RPG, and 1.1 APG across 39 games, a floor-spacing reserve role that doesn't justify mid-tier salary in today's market. For a center entering his age-35 season, the contract demanded starter-caliber production or at minimum a defined role as an elite mentor within a genuine championship window; instead, he's delivering replacement-level on-court impact and asking the Spurs to absorb full salary for intangible leadership value. The CVI collapse—from C down to F in the last 30 days—reflects the widening gap between what the Spurs are paying and what Olynyk is producing on the floor, a mismatch that compounds at this age and salary band. Yet the media narrative paints him as a high-character complementary piece whose basketball IQ and mentorship are actively benefiting Victor Wembanyama's development, a story that has elevated his perceived organizational value far beyond his statistical footprint and explains the A- sentiment grade despite the dismal on-court performance. With the NBA Finals ten days away, Olynyk's legacy in San Antonio may well transcend his contract efficiency—but from a pure value standpoint, paying $13.4M for a 39-game, 3.2-PPG depth piece remains a tough sell, regardless of how well-tailored his suits are.
Performance Analysis
D+
#58 of 97 Centers
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Kelly's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Kelly Compares at the Position
Kelly Olynyk ranks 58th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Kelly between Rocco Zikarsky (D+) just ahead and Kyle Filipowski (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Rocco ZikarskyMinnesota TimberwolvesD+Taj GibsonMemphis GrizzliesD+Andre DrummondPhiladelphia SixersD+Kelly OlynykD+
Graded lower
Kyle FilipowskiUtah JazzTransaction History
Acquired F Kelly Olynyk from Washington Wizards in exchange for F Malaki Branham, G Blake Wesley and draft consideration.
San Antonio Spurs · trade · 7/9/2025
Acquired Fs Kelly Olynyk and Cam Whitmore, G CJ McCollum and draft considerations from New Orleans Pelicans for Gs Saddiq Bey and Jordan Poole.
Washington Wizards · trade · 7/6/2025
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About this player
Kelly Olynyk is a veteran in his 12th NBA season listed at C for the San Antonio Spurs. 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 Kelly Olynyk, 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 F, Performance D+, Sentiment A-.
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