Tyreke Evans Season Stats Overview
Tyreke Evans last played in the NBA during the 2017–18 season with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he averaged 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over 66 appearances, according to Basketball Reference. His season stats reflect a sharp decline from his 2009–10 Rookie of the Year campaign, where he posted 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Evans was suspended by the NBA in 2019 for a violation of the league's anti-drug program, which effectively ended his tenure in the league. His career averages sit at 19.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 678 regular-season games, per ESPN. For detailed career game logs and advanced metrics, refer to the official NBA stats page at NBA.com Player Page.
Key Performance Metrics
During his most productive seasons, Evans shot approximately 46% from the field and 30% from three-point range, with a career true shooting percentage around 54%. His peak scoring output came in the 2013–14 season with the Sacramento Kings, where he averaged 21.9 points per game on 44% shooting. Defensively, he registered a career-low 0.7 steals per game in his final full season, a significant drop from the 1.7 steals per game he averaged as a rookie. His usage rate peaked at 28.2% in 2013–14, ranking him among the top 10 most used players in the league that year, as tracked by NBA Advanced Stats.
Contract History And Earnings
Evans earned a guaranteed four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Sacramento Kings in 2013, which included a player option for the final season. He later signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Indiana Pacers in 2016 before joining the Pelicans on a veteran minimum contract worth approximately $2.3 million for the 2017–18 season. His total NBA earnings across his career are estimated at over $65 million, including salary and guaranteed incentives. Post-NBA, Evans has not signed with any team, and his current market value remains minimal due to his suspension and age, according to Spotrac.
Free Agency And Current Status
Evans became a free agent after the 2017–18 season and has not been signed by any NBA team since. His most recent contract was a non-guaranteed veteran minimum deal with the Pelicans, which was not renewed. As of the latest available data, he remains unsigned and is not listed on any active roster. His free agency status is classified as a free agent, and his cap hold is zero, per Overthecap.com.
Career Trajectory And Legacy
Drafted sixth overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, Evans was considered one of the most promising prospects of his class, alongside players like Stephen Curry and James Harden. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2010, finishing ahead of Hasheem Thabeet and Jonny Flynn in voting. His career trajectory took a sharp downturn following a series of injuries, off-court issues, and a suspension, which limited his opportunities in the league. Despite his early promise, Evans is often cited as a cautionary tale of unfulfilled potential in the NBA.
Post-NBA And Business Ventures
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