Height
6'9"
Weight
264 lbs
Age
26
College
LSU
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
7'3.3"
Reach
9'1.0"
Hand Size
9.5" × 9.25"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 474 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 46.7% | 37.3% | 72.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.3 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$125.0M
Guaranteed
$44.8M
AAV
$21.6M/yr
Performance Analysis
Naz Reid earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a center. This season, Naz is putting up 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game across 474 games. Naz's strongest area is RPG at 6.2, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.3 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Naz ranks 49th.
Current Sentiment
The public perception of Naz Reid sits in lukewarm territory despite his solid contributions as Minnesota's sixth man, with recent off-court missteps clouding what should be a more positive narrative. The $50,000 fine for publicly questioning referee integrity has created an unnecessary distraction that overshadows his legitimate basketball accomplishments, including capturing the Sixth Man of the Year award — a recognition that should carry more weight in shaping his reputation. Reid's scoring inconsistency continues to frustrate fans who see flashes of above-average offensive production mixed with disappearing acts, creating a "what could be" sentiment rather than appreciation for his actual impact. His defensive contributions and rebounding rarely generate headlines, leaving casual observers focused primarily on his offensive volatility and recent disciplinary issues. The disconnect between his C- public perception and B- on-court performance reveals how off-court controversies can derail a player's narrative, especially for role players who don't have star-level production to overcome negative headlines. A sustained stretch of consistent scoring without any additional controversies could easily shift Reid's reputation back toward the positive side, but right now he's dealing with the consequences of poor timing and questionable decision-making. Public opinion views him as a solid rotation piece whose recent actions have diminished his standing more than his basketball play warrants.
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