Ben
McLemore
SG · POR · Very poor
- PAL
- 16
- WAR
- -1.1
- PTS
- 10.2
2021-22№ 104 / 121
Ben McLemore
Portland Trail BlazersBiography
- Team
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Born
- February 11, 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Saint Louis, MO
- College
- Kansas
- Draft
- 2013: Rd 1, Pk 7 (SAC)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
- Sacramento Kings · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Sacramento Kings · 2013-14 – 2016-17 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | 64 | 6 | 20.1 | 3.4-8.4 | 40.1 | 2.4-6.5 | 36.2 | 1.1-1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 53 | 5 | 17.1 | 2.5-6.9 | 37.0 | 1.8-5.3 | 34.6 | 0.7-1.0 |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | 21 | 1 | 17.5 | 2.6-6.7 | 39.0 | 2.0-5.4 | 36.8 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2020-21 | Houston Rockets | 32 | 4 | 16.8 | 2.5-7.0 | 35.7 | 1.7-5.2 | 33.1 | 0.7-1.0 |
| 2019-20 | Houston Rockets | 71 | 23 | 22.8 | 3.4-7.7 | 44.4 | 2.5-6.4 | 40.0 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2018-19 | Sacramento Kings | 19 | 0 | 8.3 | 1.3-3.4 | 39.1 | 0.9-2.2 | 41.5 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2017-18 | Memphis Grizzlies | 56 | 17 | 19.5 | 2.8-6.7 | 42.1 | 1.0-2.8 | 34.6 | 0.9-1.1 |
| 2016-17 | Sacramento Kings | 61 | 27 | 19.3 | 3.0-6.9 | 43.0 | 1.1-2.8 | 38.2 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 2015-16 | Sacramento Kings | 68 | 53 | 21.2 | 2.9-6.7 | 42.9 | 1.0-2.7 | 36.2 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 2014-15 | Sacramento Kings | 82 | 82 | 32.6 | 4.4-10.1 | 43.7 | 1.7-4.8 | 35.8 | 1.6-2.0 |
| 2013-14 | Sacramento Kings | 82 | 55 | 26.7 | 3.1-8.3 | 37.6 | 1.2-3.6 | 32.0 | 1.4-1.7 |
Ben McLemore: our analysis
2021-22 season: 64 GP, 10.2 PTS, 1.6 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.1 (104th of 121) · PAL 16, very poor.
In 2021-22, Ben McLemore, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 16 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -1.1 ranks 104th among 121 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: shooting (85, among the best in the league) and scoring (67, above average). On the other hand, defense (6, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (6, 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: defensive BPM (-2.5).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
10.2
Rebounds
1.6
Assists
0.9
TS%
56.7 %
Usage
21.3 %
PER
11.7
WS/48
.031
On/off +/−
-6.7
Minutes
20.1
Games
64
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.5
80% of cases: -1.7 to 1.4
Points/game
10.1
Games
60
WAR 2021-22
-1.1
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 (+5)
- 2021-22-1.1 WAR · -1.7 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+5 · 28 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
66
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 77
- SHT
- Shooting
- 79
- FIN
- Finishing
- 76
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 54
- BAL
- Ball security
- 83
- REB
- Rebounding
- 61
- DEF
- Defense
- 57
- DUR
- Durability
- 72
- EX
- Experience
- 78
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, 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
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →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
21.9 pi
2th percentile
At the rim
69.4 %
71th percentile
Rim share
9.1 %
12th percentile
Midrange
44.2 %
68th percentile
Three-point
.362
52th percentile
3PA share
77.4 %
98th percentile
Corner threes
48.8 %
90th percentile
Free throws
.818
46th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | vs UTA | L 111-80 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-4 | 2-2 |
| Apr 9 | @ DAL | L 128-78 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5-8 | 3-6 |
| Apr 8 | @ NOP | L 127-94 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| Apr 6 | @ OKC | L 98-94 | 28 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6-16 | 3-11 |
| Apr 3 | @ SAS | L 113-92 | 25 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6-14 | 4-11 |
| Apr 2 | @ SAS | L 130-111 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-6 |
| Mar 31 | vs NOP | L 117-107 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-10 |
| Mar 29 | vs OKC | L 134-131 OT | 32 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10-22 | 8-18 |
| Mar 27 | vs HOU | L 115-98 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Mar 26 | vs HOU | L 125-106 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 2-7 |
Ben McLemore: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Ben McLemore average in 2021-22?
Ben McLemore averages 10.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 64 games in 2021-22.
How old is Ben McLemore?
Ben McLemore is 33 years old: he was born on February 11, 1993.
How tall is Ben McLemore, and how much does he weigh?
Ben McLemore is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Ben McLemore from?
United States: Ben McLemore was born in Saint Louis, MO, in the United States.
What team does Ben McLemore play for?
Ben McLemore plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 23.
How good is Ben McLemore?
Ben McLemore produced -1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 106th of 121 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 16 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Ben McLemore a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 106th 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 Ben McLemore drafted?
Ben McLemore was drafted in 2013 by SAC, in round 1 (pick 7 of the round).
What is Ben McLemore's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at -0.5 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
