Micah Potter
#11C · Indiana Pacers
Height
6'9"
Weight
248 lbs
Age
28
College
Wisconsin
Experience
4 yrs
C-
B
B-
C-
N/A
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The Verdict on Micah, in One Read
On the field, Micah Potter grades out as a strong C for Indiana Pacers (B- Impact). That places him 84th 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 fairly priced (C-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 100 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 49.5% | 37.5% | 87.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 37 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 1.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakDLongevityMid-CareerRecentD-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 37 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 49.5% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 |  | 38 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 42.2% | D- D- |
| 2023-24 | | 16 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 47.5% | D D |
| 2022-23 | | 7 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 66.7% | 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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/12 | vs DET | L 121-133 | 34 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6-13 | 3-10 | -6 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs PHI | L 94-105 | 24 | 13 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.5M
Guaranteed
$4.3M
AAV
$1.5M/yr
Guaranteed %283%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Production versus salary tier earns Micah Potter a C- Contract Value Index in the NBA market. At $1.53M AAV on a one-year deal, Potter's contract is appropriately calibrated to his role as a depth big, but his 2025-26 season performance—8.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, and 1.5 APG across 37 games—reflects below-average production that leaves little margin for error in justifying even minimum-salary economics. As a five-year veteran at 28 years old, Potter occupies the awkward space between established contributor and organizational depth piece: he lacks the upside trajectory of a younger project but also hasn't accumulated the reliable track record that would justify premium cost in a competitive rotation. His current contract carries minimal financial risk given its single-year structure and modest cap footprint, which means the real test of value hinges entirely on utilization and role definition as the season progresses. The media narrative surrounding Potter—anchored on his perseverance story and character rather than on-court impact—provides some organizational insulation, but the front office's mid-season acquisition of a veteran center directly competes with his path to consistent minutes, potentially crystallizing his status as a marginal rotation option rather than a meaningful investment. For a team deep in lottery territory, Potter's deal represents low-cost organizational depth, but delivering positive value will require sustained opportunity and modest performance floors that his current production only narrowly clears.
Performance Analysis
D-
#84 of 97 Centers
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Micah's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Micah Compares at the Position
Micah Potter ranks 84th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Micah between Tristan Vukcevic (D-) just ahead and Ariel Hukporti (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Tristan VukcevicWashington WizardsD-Isaac JonesDetroit PistonsD-Dwight PowellDallas MavericksD-Micah PotterD-
Graded lower
Ariel HukportiNew York KnicksTransaction History
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About this player
Micah Potter is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at C for the Indiana Pacers. 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 Micah Potter, 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 C-, Performance D-, Sentiment B.
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