Offensive Game
Elite shot-creator who can score off the dribble at all three levels. Step-back jumper and floater package are particularly effective; has shown ability to take over quarters as an isolation scorer.
Career Journey
Indiana Pacers
2018-2022
Cleveland Cavaliers
2022-2024
Detroit Pistons
2024-present
Scoring Wing
Career 17+ PPG scorer when healthy
Michigan Product
Standout at University of Michigan
Career Earnings
~$85M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Player Agent
2025-26 season · View contract
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 41.7% | 33.3% |
Caris LeVert is a smooth, versatile scoring guard capable of creating his own shot and running an offense in stretches. The 20th pick in 2016 out of Michigan, he broke out as a shot-creator with the Brooklyn Nets before stops in Indiana, Cleveland and Detroit, and, after a 2026 trade, the Milwaukee Bucks. He has averaged around 13 points and four assists for his career, offering scoring punch and playmaking off the bench. At 6-foot-6 with the size to defend and the handle to create, LeVert is the kind of instant-offense combo guard who can steady a second unit or start when needed.
Offensive Game
Elite shot-creator who can score off the dribble at all three levels. Step-back jumper and floater package are particularly effective; has shown ability to take over quarters as an isolation scorer.
Defensive Game
Below-average on-ball defender due to his thin frame, but his length allows him to bother shots and deflect passes. Effort level has improved with veteran experience.
Intangibles
Veteran IQ that allows him to read coverages and make the right play under pressure. Multiple near-career-ending injuries have only sharpened his mental approach to preparation and execution.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Medical awareness and kidney health advocacy following his diagnosis
Did You Know?
During his November 2018 foot dislocation, ESPN broadcast the medical staff treatment live on national television — one of the most harrowing moments in recent NBA history — and LeVert returned to play in the same season.
A pre-trade physical before his move to Cleveland revealed a kidney tumor, requiring surgery. He successfully recovered and continued his NBA career, showing exceptional resilience.
LeVert grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, giving his stint with the Cavaliers a homecoming narrative that resonated deeply with fans.
His father Carl LeVert played college basketball at Wichita State, making Caris part of a two-generation basketball family.
Career Honors
NBA Draft 20th Overall Pick (2016)
Career-high 18.7 PPG with Cleveland Cavaliers (2021-22)
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