Height
6'7"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
30
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 256 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.3% | 36.3% | 82.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$8.3M
Guaranteed
$8.3M
AAV
$8.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Fontecchio's one-year, $8.3M deal earns a C- CVI — a modest overpay for a fourth-year player producing at replacement level. His current season numbers of 8.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG, and 1.5 APG across 64 games reflect solid but unspectacular production that doesn't quite justify the salary for a 30-year-old wing. The contract value feels reasonable in today's inflated market for shooters, but his inconsistent role and benching decisions suggest Miami may have misjudged his fit within their system. What started as acquisition excitement following the Pistons trade has quickly devolved into questions about his roster spot, with recent reports indicating the Heat are already reconsidering his future. The silver lining is the short-term commitment — Miami can reassess without long-term cap consequences, though they're paying starter money for what's become depth production. At this stage of his career, Fontecchio needed to prove he belonged in a meaningful rotation role, and the early returns suggest he's falling short of that standard.
Performance Analysis
Simone Fontecchio earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 256 games, Simone is contributing 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in his role. Simone's strongest area is FG% at 40.3, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.5 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Simone ranks 48th.
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