Kristaps Porzingis
#7C · Golden State Warriors
All-Rookie 1st Team '16
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Height
7'2"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
30
Experience
10 yrs
D
A-
B+
B
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The Verdict on Kristaps, in One Read
On the field, Kristaps Porzingis grades out as a strong C for Golden State Warriors (B+ Impact). That places him 26th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D), 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 10+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 533 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 44.6% | 36.4% | 83.0% |
| 2025-26 |  | 32 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityLong CareerRecentB
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 32 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 44.6% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 |  | 42 | 19.5 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 48.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 57 | 20.1 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 51.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 |  | 65 | 23.2 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 49.8% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 |  | 51 | 20.2 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 45.9% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 | | 43 | 20.1 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 47.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2019-20 | | 57 | 20.4 | 9.5 | 1.8 | 42.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2017-18 |  | 48 | 22.7 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 43.9% | B B |
| 2016-17 | | 66 | 18.1 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 45.0% | B B |
| 2015-16 | | 72 | 14.3 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 42.1% | B- B- |
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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/18 | @ PHX | L 96-111 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-3 | -22 |
| Thu, 4/16 | @ LAC | W 126-121 | 28 | 20 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$30.7M
Guaranteed
$30.7M
AAV
$30.7M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Production versus salary tier earns Kristaps Porzingis a D Contract Value Index in the NBA market. At $30.7M AAV on a one-year deal, Porzingis carries the salary expectations of a franchise cornerstone, yet his 2025-26 production—16.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 2.5 APG across 32 games—reads as that of a secondary scoring weapon, not a max-caliber center. For an established veteran now in his tenth season at age 30, that gap between wage and on-court impact is the core problem: the Warriors are paying all-star money for solid starter output. The contract structure itself offers some relief—it's a one-year commitment rather than a multi-year anchor—but the annual hit remains steep relative to his current performance tier. What complicates the CVI verdict is the genuine positive media momentum surrounding his fit in Golden State's system and emerging free agency interest in a long-term extension; the narrative suggests both he and the organization view this as a turning point rather than a salary burden. Still, narratives don't justify nine-figure annual commitments. Unless his statistical contribution meaningfully escalates down the stretch and into the playoffs, this remains an expensive one-year rental on a team currently navigating a difficult season.
Performance Analysis
B-
#26 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Kristaps Porzingis earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the Golden State Warriors. This season, Kristaps is putting up 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game across 533 games. Kristaps's strongest area is PPG at 16.7, which compares favorably to the center median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.5 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Kristaps ranks 26th. Kristaps is a reliable contributor who the Golden State Warriors can count on game to game.
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 Kristaps's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Kristaps Compares at the Position
Kristaps Porzingis ranks 26th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Kristaps between Neemias Queta (B-) just ahead and Jaren Jackson Jr. (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Neemias QuetaBoston CelticsB-Nikola VucevicBoston CelticsB-Kel'el WareMiami HeatB-Kristaps PorzingisB-
Graded lower
Jaren Jackson Jr.Utah JazzTransaction History
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About this player
Kristaps Porzingis is a veteran in his 10th NBA season listed at C for the Golden State Warriors. 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 Kristaps Porzingis, 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 B-, Sentiment A-.
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