Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information about Caris LeVert:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Caris Coleman LeVert
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 25, 1994
  • Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly documented
  • Number: Wore #22 and #3 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Pickerington High School Central, Pickerington, Ohio
  • College: University of Michigan
  • NBA Draft: 2016, 1st Round, 20th pick overall by the Indiana Pacers (rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets)
  • Teams Played For: Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Yes, he has a younger brother named Darryl Jr.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Caris LeVert’s player archetype is that of a slashing combo wing who can toggle between secondary creator, shot-maker, and change-of-pace scorer depending on the lineup around him. At 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds, he brings long, wiry size for a guard-wing, and that frame helps him play through contact offensively while giving him the versatility to check multiple perimeter matchups defensively. On defense, he fits best as a switchable wing defender and passing-lane disruptor rather than a pure stopper, while on offense he is most effective as a downhill attacker, pick-and-roll ball-handler, and complementary scorer who can create his own shot in bursts. Overall, LeVert’s play style is smooth and improvisational, built on handle, stride length, change of pace, mid-range comfort, and the ability to slide between on-ball and off-ball roles. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • He was known as a potential breakout star while playing for the Brooklyn Nets but suffered a kidney tumor in 2021. He never had the same role after that. But he was still a valuable piece on a contending Cleveland Cavaliers team.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Caris LeVert Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
University of Michigan Athletics — Caris LeVert – Men’s Basketball
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: Full 2-round predictions and pro comparisons as NCAA postseason begins