Caris Coleman LeVert is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.
Caris LeVert: Injury kidney| Back injury| Agent| Wingspan
Injury Kidney:
Caris LeVert played his first basketball game since Jan. 12 on Saturday after having a small cancerous mass removed from his left kidney in late January.
The mass was found during a physical exam after LeVert was dealt to the Pacers as part of a four-team blockbuster trade that landed James Harden with the Nets.
Back Injury:
LeVert wasted no time in his return to the hardwood and appeared in the starting lineup agains the Suns.
Before his surgery, LeVert was averaging 18.5 points per game with the Nets along with 6.0 assists and 4.3 rebounds in his 12 games played.
On Friday LeVert told reporters that he was ready to return to basketball after what he described as a difficult road back.
Agent:
His agent is Austin Brown of Creative Artists Agency.
Caris LeVert signed a 3 year / $52,500,000 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, including $52,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $17,500,000. In 2022-23, LeVert will earn a base salary of $18,796,296, while carrying a cap hit of $18,796,296 and a dead cap value of $18,796,296.
| 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 |
Wingspan:
6′ 10
Caris LeVert is a first round talent who has slipped to the second round due to multiple injuries. He is very long and athletic, and possesses a quick first step.
He is a good dribbler and can create his own shot or offensive looks for others. He is a very capable passer and is very good at finding the open man off the pick and roll or when he penetrates the lane.
He is pretty polished on offense and has an array of moves, but shooting is his strong point. He shot over 40% from 3pt territory in 3 of his 4 years at Michigan.
Born: August 25, 1994 (age 27 years), Columbus, OH
