Walter Clayton Jr.
Salt Lake City Stars/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 G League 2025-2026Preseason
GP
2
MPG
30
PPG
22.5
2PM%
55%
3PM%
21%
REB
4
AST
7
STL
2.5
BLK
0
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA G League 2025-2026Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes
30
Points
22.5
Rebound
4
Assist
7
Block
0
Steal
2.5
Field Goal %
41%
3-Point Field Goal %
21%
Free Throw %
100%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
4
Turnovers
4
Assists/Turnovers
1.8
Personal Fouls
3
Total Data
Points
45
Rebound
8
Assist
14
Block
0
Steal
5
Field Goal %
41%
3-Point Field Goal %
21%
Free Throw %
100%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
8
Turnovers
8
Personal Fouls
6