Height
6'9"
Weight
249 lbs
Age
28
College
Texas A&M
Experience
7 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 284 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 72.0% | 29.6% | 67.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 50 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 1.0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.3M
Guaranteed
$13.3M
AAV
$13.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Robert Williams III's one-year, $13.3M deal with Portland earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a significant overpay for a solid starter center with mounting durability concerns. While Williams flashes elite rim protection and athleticism when healthy, his injury history makes this contract a risky gamble that doesn't align with Portland's rebuilding timeline. The Trail Blazers are essentially paying premium money for what amounts to 50-60 games of production from a player who, despite his defensive upside, hasn't proven he can stay on the court consistently enough to justify this salary slot. At $13.3M AAV, Portland could have pursued more reliable veteran options or allocated this cap space toward younger assets who better fit their development window. The short-term nature provides some flexibility, but this feels like an overpay driven by hope rather than recent production, leaving Portland with limited trade value on an expensive, injury-prone asset. This D+ CVI reflects a contract that hamstrings the franchise's financial flexibility without providing the reliable production needed to justify the investment.
Performance Analysis
Robert Williams III earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a center. Through 284 games, Robert is contributing 6.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his role. Robert's strongest area is FG% at 72.0, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.0 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Robert ranks 57th.
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