Walter Clayton Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies/G/
United StatesPlayer Info
Walter Clayton Jr. is an exciting young guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, selected 18th overall in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The 23-year-old from Lake Wales, Florida, showcased his talents at the University of Florida, demonstrating a polished offensive game and strong leadership. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 200 pounds, Clayton brings a combination of shooting touch and playmaking ability to the Grizzlies' backcourt. His rookie season, playing on a contract worth approximately $4 million, is focused on adapting to the NBA's physicality and learning alongside Memphis's young core. He is expected to contribute as a scorer who can space the floor and handle secondary ball-handling duties. Clayton represents another building block for the Grizzlies' future, with the potential to develop into a key backcourt fixture for years to come.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
GP
3
MPG
13.67
PPG
6
2PM%
50%
3PM%
18%
REB
2
AST
2.67
STL
0
BLK
0.33
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
3
Games Started
0
Minutes
13.67
Points
6
Rebound
2
Assist
2.67
Block
0.33
Steal
0
Field Goal %
31%
3-Point Field Goal %
18%
Free Throw %
66%
Offensive Rebound
0.33
Defensive Rebound
1.67
Turnovers
2.33
Assists/Turnovers
1.1
Personal Fouls
1.33
Total Data
Points
18
Rebound
6
Assist
8
Block
1
Steal
0
Field Goal %
31%
3-Point Field Goal %
18%
Free Throw %
66%
Offensive Rebound
1
Defensive Rebound
5
Turnovers
7
Personal Fouls
4