Height
6'5"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
30
College
DePaul
Experience
6 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 313 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 42.9% | 36.9% | 81.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 5 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 2.2 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ ATL | L 102-124 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-9 | 0-4 | -30 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$32.6M
Guaranteed
$32.6M
AAV
$15.9M/yr
Performance Analysis
Max Strus earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 313 games, Max is contributing 9.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in his role. Max's strongest area is RPG at 6.2, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.2 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Max ranks 69th.
Current Sentiment
Strus carries modest expectations as a complementary wing with injury concerns limiting his season start. His C-grade performance reflects inconsistent production relative to his $16.3M contract, though recent 24-point debut showed flashes. Media coverage remains neutral—neither celebrated nor criticized heavily, treating him as a standard role player. Off-court community work generates mild positive sentiment but doesn't elevate basketball perception significantly. Overall standing is mixed: reliable veteran contributor, but underperforming contract value with durability questions.
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