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Avery

Bradley

PG · LAL · Very poor

PAL
7
WAR
-1.6
PTS
6.4

2021-22№ 112 / 121

Avery Bradley

#20PGLos Angeles Lakers logoLos Angeles Lakers

Biography

Team
Los Angeles Lakers
Position
Point Guard
Height
6' 3"
Weight
180 lbs
Born
November 26, 1990 (35)
Birthplace
Tacoma, WA
College
Texas
Draft
2010: Rd 1, Pk 19 (BOS)
Experience
12th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Houston Rockets · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Miami Heat · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Memphis Grizzlies · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • La Clippers · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • 2017 18 Totals · 2017-18 (1 season)
  • La Clippers · 2017-18 (1 season)
  • Detroit Pistons · 2017-18 (1 season)
  • Boston Celtics · 2010-11 – 2016-17 (7 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Los Angeles Lakers624522.72.4-5.642.31.3-3.439.00.3-0.3
2020-212020 21 Totals27622.32.4-6.337.41.2-3.732.70.4-0.6
2020-21Houston Rockets17523.01.9-6.231.41.0-3.727.00.3-0.4
2020-21Miami Heat10121.13.1-6.647.01.6-3.842.10.7-0.9
2019-20Los Angeles Lakers494424.23.5-7.844.41.3-3.536.40.4-0.5
2018-192018 19 Totals636330.23.9-9.740.81.4-3.935.10.7-0.8
2018-19Memphis Grizzlies141431.66.2-13.446.32.0-5.238.41.6-1.8
2018-19La Clippers494929.93.3-8.638.31.2-3.533.70.4-0.5
2017-182017 18 Totals464631.25.6-13.641.41.6-4.436.91.4-1.8
2017-18La Clippers6627.54.3-9.247.30.2-1.511.10.3-0.3
2017-18Detroit Pistons404031.75.8-14.340.91.9-4.938.11.5-2.0
2016-17Boston Celtics555533.46.5-14.146.32.0-5.039.01.2-1.7
2015-16Boston Celtics767233.46.0-13.444.81.9-5.436.11.3-1.6
2014-15Boston Celtics777731.55.6-13.242.81.6-4.635.21.0-1.3
2013-14Boston Celtics605830.96.0-13.843.81.3-3.339.51.5-1.9
2012-13Boston Celtics505028.73.8-9.640.20.8-2.531.70.7-1.0
2011-12Boston Celtics642821.43.1-6.349.80.3-0.840.71.0-1.2
2010-11Boston Celtics3105.20.7-2.234.30.0-0.20.00.2-0.4

Avery Bradley: our analysis

2021-22 season: 62 GP, 6.4 PTS, 2.2 REB, 0.8 AST, 0.9 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -1.6 (112th of 121) · PAL 7, very poor.

In 2021-22, Avery Bradley, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 7 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -1.6 ranks 112th among 121 regulars, in the bottom quarter.

On the other hand, playmaking (1, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-3.5).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards

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Points

6.4

Rebounds

2.2

Assists

0.8

TS%

55.0 %

Usage

12.1 %

PER

7.8

WS/48

.040

On/off +/−

-2.5

Minutes

22.7

Games

62

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.7

80% of cases: -1.9 to 1.2

Points/game

5.8

Games

48

WAR 2021-22

-1.6

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

↑ Slightly up (+12)

  • 2021-22-1.6 WAR · -2.3 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-3 · 31 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021-22

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

50

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
57
SHT
Shooting
77
FIN
Finishing
63
PLY
Playmaking
50
BAL
Ball security
78
REB
Rebounding
66
DEF
Defense
76
DUR
Durability
61
EX
Experience
87
Why these ratings?
  • 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, 2021-22

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

Impact12
Scoring8
Playmaking1
Shooting58
Rebounding19
Defense58

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.6
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.6
Offensive BPM-3.5
Defensive BPM-0.1
Win Shares+1.2

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

17.8 pi

27th percentile

At the rim

60.0 %

19th percentile

Rim share

12.9 %

31th percentile

Midrange

45.2 %

74th percentile

Three-point

.390

81th percentile

3PA share

60.0 %

81th percentile

Corner threes

37.5 %

43th percentile

Free throws

.889

90th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 6@ PHXL 121-11018510102-41-3
Apr 3vs DENL 129-118281011004-52-3
Apr 2vs NOPL 114-111341011304-52-2
Mar 29@ DALL 128-11017030000-30-2
Mar 21@ CLEW 131-1206000000-00-0
Mar 20@ WASL 127-11918220001-20-1
Mar 18@ TORW 128-123 OT251431104-84-7
Mar 17@ MINL 124-10414431102-50-2
Mar 15vs TORL 114-1035400001-30-2
Mar 14@ PHXL 140-11125910003-53-3

Avery Bradley: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Avery Bradley average in 2021-22?

Avery Bradley averages 6.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game in 62 games in 2021-22.

How old is Avery Bradley?

Avery Bradley is 35 years old: he was born on November 26, 1990.

How tall is Avery Bradley, and how much does he weigh?

Avery Bradley is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).

Where is Avery Bradley from?

United States: Avery Bradley was born in Tacoma, WA, in the United States.

What team does Avery Bradley play for?

Avery Bradley plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 20.

How good is Avery Bradley?

Avery Bradley produced -1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 115th of 121 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 7 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is Avery Bradley a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 115th of 121 players at his position in the NBA in 2021-22. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

Where was Avery Bradley drafted?

Avery Bradley was drafted in 2010 by BOS, in round 1 (pick 19 of the round).

What is Avery Bradley's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at -0.7 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Los Angeles Lakers teammates

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