"Fontecchio began the season as one of the league's hottest shooters before crashing back down to earth. He found his groove once the calendar turned to 2026, where his impact began to show as a team defender and offensive rebounder."
"As efficient as Fontecchio was, for the most part, from 3-point range, he wasn't around the rim. The 6-foot-8 swingman had the worst finishing season of his career, converting on just 58.8 percent of his attempts, his worst since his rookie season."
"Fontecchio was a good-not-great spot-up threat for Miami. He canned 36.7 percent of those looks, the fourth-best mark on the team. Shockingly enough, he was a worse spot-up shooter than a pull-up shooter."
"Fontecchio's modest offensive rebound percentage isn't anything to ride home about. But it does mark a career high, highlighting his ability to impact the game in that area."
Simone Fontecchio played 70 games in the 2025-26 season after recovering from a hand injury. He started strong as a shooter but faced challenges later in the season. His field goal percentage at the rim was 58.8%, marking his worst performance since his rookie year. He shot 36.7% from spot-up 3-point attempts, ranking fourth on the team. Despite a modest offensive rebounding percentage of 4.9%, it was a career high. His role diminished due to injuries, limiting his contributions in the final weeks.
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