What Does Vit Krejci Bring To The Trail Blazers
Krejci is in the midst of a career year, but became expendable after the Hawks acquired Corey Kipert from Washington in the Trae Young trade. The 6-8 guard averaged 9.0 points and 2.2 treys with shooting splits of 46.4/42.3/75 in 48 games for the Hawks. He also scored in double-figures in 18 contests, including four 20-point efforts,
Krejci is best suited to play either backcourt spot, but is versatile enough to play 1 through 4. The 25-year-old figures to be Jrue Holiday’s primary backup at least until Scoot Henderson is cleared to return. Even when the Blazers get healthy, Krejci figures to have a role on the second unit due to his shooting ability.
Besides Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Kris Murray, and Mattise Thybulle remain out against the Cavaliers. Blake Wesley, Robert Williams III, and Deni Avdija are questionable.
Krejci is an elite-level shooter off the catch, specializing in 3-pointers, though he is efficient inside the arc as well. Krejci averages 1.4 threes a contest at 40.5% for his career. The Trail Blazers attempt the third-most threes per game in the league, but they are just 12th in makes and dead last in 3-point percentage at 33.6%. He is also a capable secondary playmaker, which the Blazers also need as they are 28th in the league in assists.
More importantly, Krejci is under control for two more seasons. Krejci’s 2026-27 ($2.6 million) contract is non-guaranteed,d and his $3.0 million salary for 2027-28 is a team option. ESPN’s Bobby Marks said Krejci is extension-eligible in July.
