2025-26 Season
JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE
2025-26 Season
JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 20 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 245 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Justin Champagnie’s opening twenty games were defined by a chaotic tug-of-war between relentless hustle and crippling offensive invisibility. He frequently salvaged terrible shooting nights through pure effort on the glass. This dynamic was perfectly captured on 11/07 vs CLE, where he bricked five of his six shots for just six points but still posted a +4.5 impact by ripping down 11 rebounds. However, when that physical edge vanished, his lack of scoring gravity became a glaring liability. During a brutal start on 11/03 vs NYK, Champagnie floated aimlessly on the perimeter, managing just four points in 17 minutes to record a dismal -7.3 impact score. Yet, just when you write him off, he finds ways to thrive strictly off the ball. He generated a massive +12.5 impact on 12/01 vs MIL by abandoning outside jumpers entirely, instead feasting on baseline cuts and putbacks to score 10 highly efficient points. Ultimately, his value hinges entirely on whether his motor runs hot enough to mask his severe half-court limitations.
Extreme volatility defined Justin Champagnie's midseason stretch, with his value swinging wildly based on his offensive discipline and defensive focus. He looked like a premium role player on 01/02 vs BKN. By hunting high-percentage looks and cutting decisively, he poured in 20 points and generated a massive +11.3 impact score. He did not always need a scoring explosion to swing a game, as seen on 12/23 vs CHA. Despite tallying just 10 points, he drove a stellar +6.8 impact through relentless energy plays and hyper-efficient finishing at the rim. Yet, hidden defensive costs and sudden disappearing acts frequently derailed his momentum. Even while chipping in 9 points on 01/19 vs LAC, he posted a dismal -7.7 impact because opponents repeatedly targeted him in pick-and-roll switches to force breakdowns. The bottom completely fell out on 01/27 vs POR, where costly off-ball mistakes and zero offensive involvement resulted in a highly detrimental -16.1 impact.
Justin Champagnie’s mid-season stretch was defined by a volatile tug-of-war between disciplined hustle and maddening shot selection. When he embraced his role as a gritty utility forward, his value skyrocketed. Look no further than his 03/03 vs ORL performance, where relentless two-way energy and eight rebounds translated into a massive +18.0 impact score despite scoring just 13 points. Even when his offensive rhythm completely vanished, he found ways to contribute. During his 03/21 vs OKC outing, he managed a +2.4 impact on a measly three points because his rock-solid defensive metrics kept the rotation afloat. However, whenever Champagnie abandoned the dirty work to force his own offense, the results were disastrous. On 01/30 vs LAL, he posted a brutal -5.4 impact score by settling for contested perimeter jumpers early in the shot clock, completely short-circuiting the offensive flow. To survive in this league, he must realize that his true worth lies in crashing the glass and cutting hard, not playing hero ball.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Champagnie's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~6 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 67% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Champagnie consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Getting better as the season goes on. First-half impact: -0.3, second-half: +3.1. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 8 games. Longest cold streak: 4 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 74 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
69 games played
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