2025-26 Season
JERICHO SIMS
2025-26 Season
JERICHO SIMS
Sims produces at an below average rate for a 20-minute workload. Defensive impact (-1.2/game) is a concern.
Sims produces at an below average rate for a 20-minute workload. Defensive impact (-1.2/game) is a concern.
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 17 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Jericho Sims spent the first quarter of the season as a deep-bench afterthought before roster shuffling forced him into a chaotic, wildly uneven rotation role. He finally erupted on 12/04 vs DET, logging a massive +18.7 Impact score off the bench. He generated that immense value through sheer physical dominance rather than playmaking, converting a flawless 7-for-7 from the floor for 15 points and gobbling up 14 rebounds. However, his offensive limitations were brutally punished just three days later during a start on 12/07 vs DET. Despite logging 31 minutes, he managed just two points and three boards, yielding a dismal -11.4 Impact score as his lack of floor spacing and offensive gravity dragged the starting unit into the mud. He eventually settled back into a reserve role where he could occasionally scrape together value without scoring much, relying on pure hustle to grab seven rebounds on 12/14 vs BKN to earn a +4.2 Impact score. Ultimately, Sims remains a purely situational big man who thrives in short bursts of energy but collapses when asked to shoulder starter-level minutes.
Jericho Sims spent the middle of the season battling his way out of the deep reserve unit to become an erratic but fascinating rotation piece. When fully engaged, his relentless hustle created massive value without requiring offensive touches. He earned a starting nod on 02/06 vs IND, generating a +4.0 Impact score despite scoring just four points because he completely controlled the glass with 15 rebounds, anchored the interior defense, and kept the ball moving with four assists. A few nights later, he delivered a flawless 6-for-6 shooting performance on 02/11 vs ORL, bullying his way to 17 points, 11 boards, and a towering +13.1 Impact score. However, his production frequently came with hidden costs. Coming off the bench on 02/25 vs CLE, Sims tallied 11 points and 11 rebounds but still walked away with a -0.1 Impact score. Despite the shiny double-double, quiet defensive breakdowns and poor rim protection entirely neutralized his offensive contributions that night.
This late-season stretch was defined by extreme volatility, as Jericho Sims bounced between the starting lineup and the bench while trying to figure out how to influence winning without demanding the basketball. When he committed to the dirty work, his value skyrocketed regardless of his scoring totals. Look at his 04/01 vs HOU performance; he shot a miserable 1-for-5 from the floor for just six points, yet generated a stellar +7.4 impact score purely by vacuuming up 20 massive rebounds. Conversely, empty scoring often dragged down his overall effectiveness. During his 04/05 vs MEM outing, Sims dropped 12 points on blistering 6-for-7 shooting, but bled value with a -7.3 impact mark because of sluggish defensive rotations and an inability to anchor the paint. He finally found the perfect balance of hustle and playmaking on 04/08 vs DET. Logging a dominant +11.2 impact, he battered the Pistons with a brilliant 11-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that revealed exactly what he can be when fully engaged.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Inconsistent. Sims has clear good-night/bad-night splits, with scoring swinging ~4 points between games. You're never quite sure which version shows up.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 93% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Average defender. Sims doesn't hurt you defensively, but he's not making opponents uncomfortable either.
Getting better as the season goes on. First-half impact: -6.8, second-half: -0.9. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
Hot right now — 4 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 4 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 75 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
66 games played
