Height
6'5"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
28
College
Oklahoma State
Experience
4 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 192 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 40.3% | 36.6% | 79.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 37 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Lindy Waters III's one-year, $2.3M deal with San Antonio earns a C+ CVI — a fair-value arrangement for a bench contributor whose limited production aligns with his modest salary. The 28-year-old shooting guard is averaging just 2.4 points across 37 games this season, numbers that reflect his role as a deep rotation piece rather than a meaningful contributor. At roughly $2.3M annually, Waters sits in that sweet spot for veteran minimum-level players who provide shooting depth without major financial commitment, though his below-average performance grade suggests even this modest investment carries some risk. As a five-year veteran entering what should be his prime years, Waters represents the type of low-ceiling, low-floor player that rebuilding teams can afford to evaluate without long-term consequences. The Spurs' recent roster moves — releasing Jeremy Sochan while adding developmental pieces like Emanuel Miller — suggest they're prioritizing flexibility and evaluation over proven production, making Waters' one-year commitment perfectly aligned with their current direction. His cultural significance and steady development narrative provide intangible value, but the contract ultimately reflects his reality as a replacement-level player earning replacement-level money.
Performance Analysis
Lindy Waters III earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 192 games, Lindy is contributing 2.4 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. Lindy's strongest area is FG% at 40.3, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.5 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Lindy ranks 93rd.
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