Motor City Cruise - In the G-League player pool
- Birthdate: 10/28/1993
- Drafted (NBA): Undrafted, 2015
- Pre-draft team: VCU
- Country: USA
- Hand: Right
- Agent: Alex Saratsis/Ron Shade (Octagon)
| Date | League | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 14th August, 2015 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed three year minimum salary contract with Utah. |
| 20th October, 2015 | NBA | Waived by Utah. |
| 2nd November, 2015 | D-League | Designated as an allocated player by Idaho Stampede. |
| 26th July, 2016 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed two year minimum salary contract with Charlotte. |
| 30th July, 2018 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed two year minimum salary contract with Brooklyn. |
| 2nd January, 2019 | G-League | Assigned by Brooklyn to Long Island Nets of the G-League. |
| 3rd January, 2019 | G-League | Recalled by Brooklyn from Long Island Nets of the G-League. |
| 2011 - 2015 | VCU (NCAA) |
| July 2015 | San Antonio Spurs (D-League) |
| August 2015 - October 2015 | Utah Jazz (NBA) |
| November 2015 - June 2016 | Idaho Stampede (D-League) |
| July 2016 | Orlando Magic (Summer League) |
| July 2016 | Utah Jazz (Summer League) |
| July 2016 - June 2018 | Charlotte Hornets (NBA) |
| July 2018 - present | Brooklyn Nets (NBA) |
June 29, 2018
Treveon Graham
SG/SF - 6’5, 219lbs - 24 years old - 2 years of experience
Given a much larger role than he was as a rookie (1,050 minutes up from 189), Graham showed much the same package and purpose at the NBA level. He will do very little offensively except shoot threes (and well), rarely dribble, take no risks and basically never turn the ball over. And defensively, he will do a solid job on opposing wings.
This, then, is the three-and-D template that has been so popular league-wide for a decade now. Graham fits it well – strong, with good wing size (enough to have played the power forward at times this season), and a pretty capable and disciplined defender on the wings and the interior. He may not be a possession-winner and maybe he could stand to post up a bit more offensively, yet Graham sticks to that which he knows and has carved himself a niche at the NBA level.
Considering his athleticism limitations, the production that we have seen from Graham this season may be pretty much near the top end of the range of what he will be able to do for his career. He is strong, yes, but not explosive, nor hugely fast. He won’t become an above-the-rim finisher, dynamic slasher, transition beast or insane applier of ball pressure. He will remain a controlled, situational player.
That said, even if he just does this kind of season again five more times, that would work – it was a pretty good season.
Player Plan: Entering restricted free agency, with option to make it restricted. It makes sense to extend the QO, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea for him to take it - however, if he gets an offer sheet of anything much above it, let him go. Little upside, little financial wiggle room, and Dwayne Bacon should be able to do the same job soon anyway. (Graham will have no trade value regardless on the QO so if intending to re-sign, try and get a two year minimum deal.)
June 29, 2017
Treveon Graham
SG/SF, 6’6, 220lbs, 23 years old, 1 year of experience
Did not play 200 minutes in the big league, nor did he play for the Swarm at any point this year, so a projection is hard to ascertain from that performance alone. Still, collegiate Graham and Idaho Stampede sixth man Graham suggest a player with three-and-D potential at the NBA level who is not yet good enough at either aspect. The 60% three-point shooting on a 15 shot sample size is fun to overly analyse, though.
Player Plan: Unguaranteed minimum salary, guaranteeing January 10th, final year. Low priority, but also almost as low of cost as there can be. Keep until camp and see if he wins the spot.