Todd Withers
September 3, 2021
Dylan Windler
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 22/09/96
- Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)
- Position: SF
- Height (CM): 0
- Weight (KG): 0
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Belmont (2015–2019)
- NBL DEBUT: 20/09/24
- AGE AT DEBUT: 28
- LAST NBL GAME: 22/11/96
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 0
- NBL History: Perth 2025
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Dylan Windler was born in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Dylan Windler made his NBL debut with the Perth Wildcats at 28 years of age. He scored six points in his first game.
Dylan Windler currently plays for the Perth Wildcats and has played 24 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists since entering the league in 2024.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Perth Wildcats – 1 Year Deal (2024-25)
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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| 2024-25 | #N/A | Perth | 18-11 (3) | 24 | 149.0 | 284 | 152 | 45 | 109 | 43 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 65 | 99 | 214 | 46% | 49 | 125 | 39% | 37 | 43 | 86% | 61% | 58% | 24 | Totals | 24 | 149 | 284 | 152 | 45 | 109 | 43 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 65 | 99 | 214 | 46.3% | 49 | 125 | 39.2% | 37 | 43 | 86.0% | 61% | 58% | 24 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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| 2024-25 | #N/A | Perth | 18-11 (3) | 24 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 8.9 | 46% | 2.0 | 5.2 | 39% | 1.5 | 1.8 | 86% | 61% | 58% | 24 | Total | 24 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 8.9 | 46.3% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.2% | 2.0 | 5.2 | 86.0% | 61% | 58% | 24 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 24 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Dylan Windler was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with pick #26 in the 2019 NBA Draft.
After being drafted by Cleveland, he signed his rookie contract but was ruled out for the entire 2019-20 season in January 2020 due to a leg injury before playing a single game. Windler eventually made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, where he recorded three points and two steals in a 121–114 win over the Charlotte Hornets. On February 23, 2021, he posted a career-high 15 points along with five rebounds in a narrow 112–111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Windler spent the next few seasons with the Cavaliers but was plagued by injuries, limiting his overall impact.
NEW YORK / WESTCHESTER KNICKS
2023–2024
On July 26, 2023, Windler signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks. Shortly before the season began, on October 21, his deal was converted into a standard contract. However, he spent much of his time assigned to the Westchester Knicks in the G-League. On December 13, Windler was waived by the Knicks but was re-acquired by Westchester two days later, continuing his stint in the G-League.
LOS ANGELES / SOUTH BAY LAKERS
2024
On January 6, 2024, Windler signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he split his time between the NBA and the South Bay Lakers in the G-League. However, his tenure was short-lived, as he was waived by the Lakers on March 2, 2024.
ATLANTA HAWKS
2024
On March 4, 2024, Windler signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, providing depth to their roster while continuing to split time between the NBA and G-League.
Windler played 101 games in the NBA. He averaged 3.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
February 7, 2019: As part of a 3-team trade, traded by the Houston Rockets (as a future 2019 1st round draft pick) with Marquese Chriss, Brandon Knight, and a 2022 2nd round draft pick (Andrew Nembhard was later selected) to the Cleveland Cavaliers; the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Wade Baldwin, Nik Stauskas, and a 2021 2nd round draft pick (Sandro Mamukelashvili was later selected) to the Houston Rockets; the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Alec Burks to the Sacramento Kings; the Houston Rockets traded a 2020 2nd round draft pick (Kenyon Martin Jr. was later selected) to the Sacramento Kings; and the Sacramento Kings traded Iman Shumpert to the Houston Rockets. 2020 2nd-rd pick is less favorable of HOU or GSW. 2021 2nd-rd pick is MIL own. 2019 1st-rd pick is HOU own and is top-14 protected. 2022 2nd-rd pick is HOU own.
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June 20, 2019: Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round (26th pick) of the 2019 NBA Draft.
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July 2, 2019: Signed a multi-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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July 27, 2023: Signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
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October 21, 2023: Converted from a two-way contract to a regular contract by the New York Knicks.
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December 13, 2023: Waived by the New York Knicks.
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January 6, 2024: Signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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March 2, 2024: Waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.
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March 4, 2024: Signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 73% | 75% | 93% | 93% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||||||
| Total | 99 | 214 | 46.3% | 49 | 125 | 39.2% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
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| 2020-21 | 24 | Cleveland | SF | 31 | 0 | 513 | 161 | 107 | 33 | 20 | 87 | 19 | 12 | 32 | 37 | 57 | 130 | 26 | 77 | 21 | 27 | 57% | 54% | |||
| 2021-22 | 25 | Cleveland | SF | 50 | 0 | 459 | 110 | 89 | 34 | 21 | 68 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 47 | 37 | 98 | 21 | 70 | 15 | 18 | 52% | 49% | |||
| 2022-23 | 26 | Cleveland | SF | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | 83% | |||
| 2023-24 | 27 | New York | SF | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75% | 75% | |||
| 2023-24 | 27 | LA Lakers | SF | 8 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 67% | 67% | |||
| 2023-24 | 27 | Atlanta | SF | 6 | 0 | 73 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 74% | 74% | Total | 101 | 0 | 1090 | 319 | 212 | 78 | 44 | 168 | 36 | 15 | 51 | 90 | 111 | 261 | 43% | 61 | 176 | 35% | 36 | 45 | 80% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
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| 2020-21 | 24 | Cleveland | SF | 31 | 0 | 16.5 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 44% | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 57% | 54% | ||
| 2021-22 | 25 | Cleveland | SF | 50 | 0 | 9.2 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 38% | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 52% | 49% | ||
| 2022-23 | 26 | Cleveland | SF | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 67% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 83% | 83% | ||
| 2023-24 | 27 | New York | SF | 3 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 50% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75% | 75% | ||
| 2023-24 | 27 | LA Lakers | SF | 8 | 0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 44% | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 67% | 67% | ||
| 2023-24 | 27 | Atlanta | SF | 6 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 53% | 1.3 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 74% | 74% | Total | 101 | 0 | 10.8 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 43% | 0.6 | 1.7 | 35% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 80% |
COLLEGE
Windler began his college career at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. As a freshman, he played a reserve role, averaging 4.3 points per game.
2016/17
In his sophomore year, Windler took on a starting role, quickly establishing himself as a perimeter threat by shooting 39.8% from three-point range while averaging 9.2 points per game.
2017/18
Windler’s junior season was a breakout campaign, where he averaged 17.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and shot over 45% from three-point range. His standout performance included a 36-point, 20-rebound game against Morehead State on February 17, 2018. His efforts earned him a spot on the First-Team All-OVC.
2018/19
Entering his senior season, Windler was named to the 2019 Julius Erving Award Watch List. He delivered several standout performances, including a career-high 41 points, hitting a career-high eight 3-pointers, while adding 10 rebounds and three steals in a 96-86 win against Morehead State on February 10, 2019. Windler finished the season averaging 21.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, helping Belmont earn an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
In Belmont’s first-round win over Temple, Windler contributed five points, 14 rebounds, two assists, and three steals. In the next round, Belmont faced Maryland, where Windler put on a stellar performance with 35 points and 11 rebounds, but the team fell just short in a 79-77 loss, ending their tournament run.
AWARDS
- 2× First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019)
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