Executive Summary
Kennedy Chandler is a player for the Jazz, ranking in the 57th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (55). In 34 minutes per game across 3 starts, Kennedy produces 15.3/3.7/7.0 (pts/reb/ast).
Current Form & Trajectory
Live Form Index: 19 — poor recent performance, ranking among the weakest in the league. In a confirmed cold stretch — LFI has dropped 15.5 points with the decline showing across multiple production categories, not just shooting variance. This isn't bad luck; something is mechanically or situationally off. Look for minutes reduction, nagging injury, or lineup changes as potential causes.
Scoring & Shot Profile
Provides 15.3 PPG as a secondary scoring option (OIQ 17). His scoring mostly flows from the system rather than self-creation. His playmaking efficiency (PEM 99) is elite — he makes teammates measurably better, and his value transfers across different lineups and contexts. The three-point shot at 33.3% is functional but inconsistent. Defenses will go under screens and sag off, limiting his ability to collapse the defense as a primary ballhandler. The 40.5% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 1-2 points of production per game.
Playmaking & Decision-Making
7.0 assists per game shows solid playmaking ability. He can run pick-and-roll, find the open man, and create looks for teammates. Excellent ball security with a 5.4 AST/TO ratio — he values the basketball and makes efficient decisions with it.
Off-Ball Value
Gravity & Off-Ball Impact (GOI 8) ranks among the weakest in the league among players. This is a significant limitation despite high on-ball usage — Kennedy tends to stand and watch when not directly involved in the action. The consequence: the offense essentially plays 4-on-5 when the ball isn't in his hands, reducing overall team efficiency.
Development Priorities
Off-ball movement and screening. He's a standing observer when he doesn't have the ball — adding activity would help both him and his teammates.
Key Matchup Insight
Kennedy's value shifts in tough matchups — against elite defenses, his scoring may dip, but his playmaking efficiency (PEM 99) ensures he still creates value through ball movement and teammate involvement. He's the connective tissue that keeps an offense functional when individual scoring gets harder.
The Verdict
Kennedy is a capable rotation player (BIS 55) — you know what you're getting. Average production with clear upside if the identified development areas improve rather than plateau.
