Tyler Zeller

Tyler Zeller

34-Year-Old CenterC
 Free Agent    
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a two-year contract with the Spurs in June of 2020. Waived by the Spurs in December of 2020.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Zeller, the nephew of former NBA player Al Eberhard, was born Jan. 17, 1990. His brothers are Cody and Luke Zeller. During his senior season in high school, Zeller averaged 33.1 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while shooting 69% from the field and 82% from three. That resulted in him being named "Mr. Basketball" in Indiana. Zeller also played on the tennis team for three years and had a 3.99 grade point average on a 4.0 scale -- third in his graduating class. After High School, Zeller attended North Carolina. During his senior campaign, he averaged 16.5 points per game and was named ACC Player of the Year. Following his collegiate campaign, he was drafted 17th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Mavericks. Zeller played 15 games as a freshman at North Carolina, starting two while Tyler Hansbrough was sidelined. Zeller saw more time as a sophomore, appearing in 27 games and averaging 9.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. His role increased significantly as a junior, becoming a full-time starter and averaging 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 28.1 minutes. He was also named to the All-ACC Second Team that season. As a senior, Zeller averaged 16.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 28.2 minutes. His stellar play resulted in him being named Consensus All-American Second Team. Arguably his best overall game in college was Dec. 4, 2010 against Kentucky. Zeller started, played 30 minutes and recorded 27 points (8-13 FG, 11-12 FT), 14 rebounds and five blocks.

Let go by Spurs
CSan Antonio Spurs
December 19, 2020
Zeller was waived by the Spurs on Saturday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Zeller got 51 minutes of run in the preseason, putting together 27 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and one steal. However, the Spurs are apparently content with their frontcourt depth.
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How does Tyler Zeller compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
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  • Defensive Rebound %
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  • Total Rebound %
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  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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25.0%
 
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25.0%
 
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0.0%
 
Free Throw Rate
0.0%
 
Offensive Rebound %
80.7%
 
Defensive Rebound %
27.0%
 
Total Rebound %
53.9%
 
Assist %
0.0%
 
Steal %
0.0%
 
Block %
0.0%
 
Turnover %
0.0%
 
Usage %
43.4%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
3.4
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.7
 
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Zeller suffered the consequences of playing on one of the league's deepest teams last season, as he finished with averages of 6.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in just 11.8 minutes per game, by far a career low. After beginning the year as the Celtics' starting center, Zeller quickly moved to a bench role, at times falling out of the rotation altogether as coach Brad Stevens opted to roll with Amir Johnson as the primary center. Zeller saw regular playing time off the bench after the All-Star break, but topped 20 minutes on only four occasions. While his per-minute numbers were on par with those of his previous season, the drastic decline in court time limited Zeller's utility in most fantasy formats. Given the role reduction, most assumed Zeller would head elsewhere in free agency, but he opted to re-sign with the Celtics in July for $16 million over two years. Zeller remains a solid option off the bench, but he's unlikely to take on much larger of a role in 2016-17 after the Celtics added Al Horford in free agency.
In moving from Cleveland to Boston last summer, Zeller had his best season in his short three-year career. The former Tar Heel played in all 82 games and increased his scoring (5.7 to 10.2 points per game), free throw shooting (72 to 82 percent) and rebounding (4.0 to 5.7 per game). He also started 59 games due to the Celtics' desperate need for even moderate rim protection. Zeller's modest 0.6 blocks per game ranked second on the team. The concern is that Zeller's 2014-15 season may be his ceiling. This season, Zeller will face stiffer competition for minutes due to the Celtics' offseason acquisitions of David Lee and Amir Johnson. Expect coach Brad Stevens to continuously mix and match frontcourt lineups that will include a healthy dose of Zeller, Lee, Johnson, Jared Sullinger, and Kelly Olynyk. Stevens does a great job of changing lineups to frustrate opponents, but the approach also frustrates fantasy players. Expect Zeller to rotate in and out of the starting lineup and see his 21 minutes per game drop. Likewise, the Celtic rotation will probably again change drastically at the February trade deadline, whn GM Danny Ainge could leverages his bevy of assets to upgrade the roster. Where that will leave Zeller for the second half of the season is yet to be determined.
After the Celtics flirted with trading for Kevin Love in the offseason, Zeller's acquisition is what could be called an underwhelming consolation prize. But the former Cavalier gives Boston much-needed size at center and is positioned to be their non-draft acquisition with the most impact. The Celtics were starving for a center last season, often using Jared Sullinger or Kelly Olynyk out of position. In Zeller, the 17th overall pick in the 2012 draft, they get a big who can run the floor, shoot, and defend the rim. The Cavs weren't looking to get rid of him until it became clear they needed the space to sign LeBron James. In 70 games for Cleveland last season, Zeller averaged 5.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks in 15 minutes per game. He's a serviceable young player that wouldn't start for every team but will have the opportunity to compete for the top spot in Boston. Though he's a bit raw, the Celtics can afford to give him the space needed to develop, even as a backup to Sullinger.
Zeller had a solid career at North Carolina before being chosen with the 17th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by Dallas before being sent to Cleveland. Zeller has size but despite that fact, he only averaged 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game his senior season. His upside is limited, but most folks think he can become a respectable starting center in this league. He will get enough playing time to pull down a handful of rebounds per game while swatting the occasional shot, but his points totals should not be all that special.
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Out Sunday
CSan Antonio Spurs
Knee
August 8, 2020
Zeller (knee) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
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Out Friday
CSan Antonio Spurs
Knee
August 7, 2020
Zeller was ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz with a bone contusion in his right knee, Jeff Garcia of News 4 San Antonio reports.
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Joins Spurs
CSan Antonio Spurs
June 24, 2020
Zeller agreed on a contract with the Spurs on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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Let go by Denver
CFree Agent
October 18, 2019
Zeller was waived by the Nuggets on Friday.
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Gets camp deal with Nuggets
CDenver Nuggets
September 19, 2019
Zeller and the Nuggets have agreed to a training camp contract, T.J. McBride of MileHighSports.com reports.
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