Aleksej
Pokusevski
F · CHA · Around average
- PAL
- 47
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 5.2
2023-24
Aleksej Pokusevski
Charlotte HornetsBiography
- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 7' 0"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Born
- December 26, 2001 (24)
- Birthplace
- Sabac, Serbia
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 1, Pk 17 (MIN)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2020-21 – 2023-24 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 28 | 0 | 14.5 | 1.8-4.3 | 40.5 | 0.6-2.0 | 32.7 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 18 | 0 | 19.2 | 2.5-5.8 | 42.9 | 0.9-2.4 | 36.4 | 1.6-2.1 |
| 2023-24 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 10 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.4-1.6 | 25.0 | 0.2-1.1 | 18.2 | 0.2-0.4 |
| 2022-23 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 25 | 20.6 | 3.2-7.3 | 43.4 | 1.1-3.1 | 36.5 | 0.6-1.0 |
| 2021-22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 61 | 12 | 20.2 | 3.0-7.5 | 40.8 | 0.9-3.2 | 28.9 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 45 | 28 | 24.2 | 3.1-9.1 | 34.1 | 1.3-4.6 | 28.0 | 0.7-0.9 |
Aleksej Pokusevski: our analysis
2023-24 season: 28 GP, 5.2 PTS, 3.2 REB, 1.3 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.5 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 47, around average.
In 2023-24, Aleksej Pokusevski, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 47 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: rebounding (72, above average) and defense (71, above average). On the other hand, scoring (32, below average) and shooting (33, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.8).
A marked decline: his PAL was 59 in 2022-23, against 47 now; his WAR went from 0.8 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
5.2
Rebounds
3.2
Assists
1.3
TS%
52.5 %
Usage
17.2 %
PER
12.7
WS/48
.050
On/off +/−
-0.4
Minutes
14.5
Games
28
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -0.7 to 1.3
Points/game
5.6
Games
30
WAR 2023-24
0.0
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-22-0.5 WAR · -0.8 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.8 WAR · 2.3 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.0 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 22 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
61
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 49
- SHT
- Shooting
- 58
- FIN
- Finishing
- 72
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 79
- BAL
- Ball security
- 49
- REB
- Rebounding
- 83
- DEF
- Defense
- 84
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 55
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023-24
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
16.8 pi
24th percentile
At the rim
78.6 %
92th percentile
Rim share
23.1 %
54th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
4th percentile
Three-point
.327
20th percentile
3PA share
45.5 %
51th percentile
Corner threes
18.8 %
2th percentile
Free throws
.732
29th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CHA | 5.2 | 0.0 | 47 | 61 | 52.5 | .327 | 45.5 |
| 2022-23 | OKC | 8.1 | 0.8 | 59 | 62 | 52.2 | .365 | 41.8 |
| 2021-22 | OKC | 7.6 | -0.5 | 26 | 58 | 48.5 | .289 | 43.2 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ CLE | W 120-110 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-3 |
| Apr 12 | @ BOS | L 131-98 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-5 |
| Apr 10 | @ ATL | W 115-114 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-2 |
| Apr 9 | vs DAL | L 130-104 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Apr 7 | vs OKC | L 121-118 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 2-4 |
| Apr 5 | vs ORL | W 124-115 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Apr 3 | vs POR | L 89-86 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Apr 1 | vs BOS | L 118-104 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-3 |
| Mar 29 | vs GSW | L 115-97 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-6 |
| Mar 27 | vs CLE | W 118-111 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
Aleksej Pokusevski: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Aleksej Pokusevski average in 2023-24?
Aleksej Pokusevski averages 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 28 games in 2023-24.
How old is Aleksej Pokusevski?
Aleksej Pokusevski is 24 years old: he was born on December 26, 2001.
How tall is Aleksej Pokusevski, and how much does he weigh?
Aleksej Pokusevski is 6'0" (213 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Aleksej Pokusevski from?
Serbia: Aleksej Pokusevski was born in Sabac, Serbia.
What team does Aleksej Pokusevski play for?
Aleksej Pokusevski plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, at F, wearing number 17.
How good is Aleksej Pokusevski?
Aleksej Pokusevski produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 47 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Aleksej Pokusevski getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 59 in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Aleksej Pokusevski drafted?
Aleksej Pokusevski was drafted in 2020 by MIN, in round 1 (pick 17 of the round).
What is Aleksej Pokusevski's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
