Caris Coleman LeVert is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.
Caris LeVert: Good| Contract| Draft| Wingspan| Return
Good:
With injuries to key members of the Cleveland Cavaliers backcourt currently sidelined, the team is currently in a position of need as the NBA trade deadline nears.
The main vessel for the Cavaliers in a trade to add a difference-making combo guard is the expiring contract of injuries guard Ricky Rubio for salary-matching purposes.
Contract:
| Contract: | 3 yr(s) / $52,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Average Salary: | $17,500,000 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $52,500,000 |
| Signed Using: | Rookie Extension/Bird |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / UFA |
He averaged 18.7 points per game in 2019-20. He is also a very underrated playmaker, because his 5.2 assists ranked him 45th in the NBA in assists per game… There is no question that if the season goes well for the Pacers, LeVert could make his first trip to the All-Star game.
Draft:
Originally drafted by the Pacers in the 2016 NBA Draft, LeVert was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on July 7, 2016. A 6-6, 205-pound guard, he spent part of five seasons with the Nets.
Wingspan:
2.08 m
Although Michigan has been mysteriously secretive about what part of LeVert’s left leg caused him to miss the final two months of the season, it’s difficult not to connect the injury to his previous foot problems.
LeVert, while once looking close to returning to action, ultimately decided to sit out the end of his senior season to mitigate the risk of any further injury.
Return:
Somewhat encouragingly, he is openly discussing doing physical activity with NBA teams in coming months. Now he turns to the pre-draft process, including workouts and physicals, which will be crucial for him after missing so many games the past two seasons.
Scouts and their organizations will have an adequate sample of games to evaluate him on, but will want up to date information and their medical staff’s input after this latest injury.
