Malevy Leons
#33SF · Golden State Warriors
Height
6'9"
Weight
203 lbs
Age
26
College
Bradley
Experience
1 yrs
D+
D
C+
D+
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The Verdict on Malevy, in One Read
On the field, Malevy Leons grades out as a middling SF for Golden State Warriors (C+ Impact). That places him 110th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ 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 negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 24 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 43.2% | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 18 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD+| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 18 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 43.2% | 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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ LAC | L 110-115 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SAC | L 118-124 | 12 | 7 |
Performance Analysis
D-
#110 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Malevy Leons earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 24 games, Malevy is contributing 2.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Malevy's best relative area is FG% at 43.2, though it still falls below the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.6 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Malevy ranks 110th.
Current Sentiment
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Malevy Leons enters the 2025-26 season as a depth prospect on Golden State's roster, carrying minimal reputation capital given his one-year tenure and G-League shuttle status. Recent headlines from the 2024-25 season painted an encouraging picture—Warriors coaching staff publicly praised his development, and his performance in wins against Memphis generated modest positive coverage, suggesting organizational confidence in his trajectory. However, his career statistics (2.0 PPG, 41.3 FG%, 12.2 PER) reflect a player still in early developmental stages with significant room for growth before earning consistent rotation minutes. Media perception remains cautiously optimistic rather than bullish; coverage focuses on potential and effort rather than established impact, typical of two-way contract players breaking through. Heading into 2025-26, Leons will need to translate preseason momentum into regular-season consistency to shift perception from prospect to reliable contributor.
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 Malevy's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Malevy Compares at the Position
Malevy Leons ranks 110th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Malevy between Mohamed Diawara (D-) just ahead and Pacome Dadiet (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Mohamed DiawaraNew York KnicksD-Dalton KnechtLos Angeles LakersD-Isaiah CrawfordHouston RocketsD-Malevy LeonsD-
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Pacome DadietNew York KnicksTransaction History
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About this player
Malevy Leons is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SF 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 Malevy Leons, 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 D-, Sentiment D.
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