Scotty Pippen Jr.
#1PG · Memphis Grizzlies
Ball HawkSharpshooter
Height
6'2"
Weight
170 lbs
Age
25
College
Vanderbilt
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.8"
Reach
7'11.5"
Hand Size
7.75" × 9"
C+
D-
D-
C+
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The Verdict on Scotty, in One Read
On the field, Scotty Pippen Jr. grades out as a shaky PG for Memphis Grizzlies (D- Impact). That places him 44th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is negative (D- 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 |  | 116 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 44.8% | 39.3% | 72.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 10 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 4.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC-LongevityMid-CareerRecentC-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 10 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 44.8% | C C |
| 2024-25 | | 4 | 18.3 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 37.9% | C- C- |
| 2023-24 | | 21 | 12.9 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 49.3% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$7.5M
Guaranteed
$4.7M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %63%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Scotty Pippen Jr. drew a C+ on the Contract Value Index — a measured outcome for Memphis's point guard rotation. At $2.27M AAV on a three-year deal, Pippen Jr. sits comfortably in near-minimum territory, which shields the Grizzlies from major financial risk; the real issue isn't what he's costing, but whether he's producing enough to justify a roster spot at all. Through 10 games in the 2025-26 season before season-ending toe surgery shut him down, he posted 11.4 PPG and 4.7 APG—modest counting numbers that reflect a backup guard still searching for consistent role definition. At 25 years old and four seasons into his NBA tenure, Pippen Jr. faces a critical inflection point: the C+ grade reflects a player whose current contract *terms* are reasonable, but whose on-court and off-court trajectory—compounded by the $35,000 fine for the altercation with Miami and lingering questions about his professionalism—has soured both organizational confidence and media perception. The Grizzlies' recent wave of 10-day contract signings at guard suggests the front office is actively exploring rotation alternatives rather than banking on his return timeline, signaling that even a bargain deal cannot overcome the combination of injury uncertainty, limited production, and reputational damage heading into 2025-26.
Performance Analysis
D+
#44 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
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 Scotty's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Scotty Compares at the Position
Scotty Pippen Jr. ranks 44th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Scotty between Sean Pedulla (D+) just ahead and Curtis Jones (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Sean PedullaLos Angeles ClippersD+Chris YoungbloodPortland Trail BlazersD+Egor DeminBrooklyn NetsD+Scotty Pippen Jr.D+
Graded lower
Curtis JonesDenver NuggetsTransaction History
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About this player
Scotty Pippen Jr. is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at PG for the Memphis Grizzlies. 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 Scotty Pippen Jr., 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 D-.
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