Bobby Marks, a former NBA executive and current analyst, has revealed his annual All-Value Team, a roster highlighting 15 players across the league who provide exceptional contributions relative to their contract value. These players, typically on minimum salary deals or affordable contracts, have emerged as key contributors for their teams this season.
The All-Value Team is composed of two-way players and those signed to minimum or near-minimum deals who are outperforming expectations based on both productivity and compensation. According to Marks, this year’s selections underscore how teams can find impactful players without using significant cap space, a priority in today’s salary cap-conscious NBA landscape.
Among those recognized are players who have seamlessly integrated into rotations, providing critical minutes, defensive intensity, and efficient scoring. Players like Pat Connaughton, Cam Payne, and Spencer Dinwiddie were highlighted for stepping up in high-leverage situations, whether starting or coming off the bench. Connaughton, known for his perimeter defense and reliable shooting, has played a substantial role for Milwaukee. Payne has brought stability and energy as a backup point guard, while Dinwiddie continues to make an impact with smart playmaking and timely scoring.
The All-Value Team also features younger talents such as Andrew Nembhard, who has earned consistent minutes with strong play at both ends of the court. His development has been a bright spot for his team, offering valuable floor-spacing and on-ball defense from the guard position.
The roster, which is not intended to mirror an All-NBA lineup in terms of star power, instead emphasizes overall team value and efficient use of financial resources. Marks formulated the team based on criteria including on-court contributions, team success, minutes played, and contract size.
By assembling this list, Marks aims to showcase how front offices can uncover undervalued talent and why roster depth, built through smart contracts, continues to be a cornerstone of competitive teams. The full roster and analysis are available through ESPN.
