Blake
Griffin
PF · BOS · Below average
- PAL
- 38
- WAR
- 0.8
- PTS
- 4.1
2022-23
Blake Griffin
#91PF
Boston Celtics
Biography
- Team
- Boston Celtics
- Position
- Power Forward
- Height
- 6' 9"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Born
- March 16, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- Oklahoma City, OK
- College
- Oklahoma
- Draft
- 2009: Rd 1, Pk 1 (LAC)
- Experience
- 12th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Boston Celtics · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2018-19 – 2020-21 (3 seasons)
- 2017 18 Totals · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2017-18 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2010-11 – 2017-18 (8 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Boston Celtics | 41 | 16 | 13.9 | 1.5-3.2 | 48.5 | 0.6-1.6 | 34.8 | 0.5-0.8 |
| 2021-22 | Brooklyn Nets | 56 | 24 | 17.1 | 2.4-5.6 | 42.5 | 0.7-2.6 | 26.2 | 1.0-1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 46 | 30 | 25.8 | 3.8-8.9 | 42.3 | 1.5-4.5 | 34.1 | 1.9-2.5 |
| 2020-21 | Brooklyn Nets | 26 | 10 | 21.5 | 3.6-7.3 | 49.2 | 1.2-3.1 | 38.3 | 1.7-2.1 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Pistons | 20 | 20 | 31.3 | 4.1-11.1 | 36.5 | 2.0-6.2 | 31.5 | 2.2-3.1 |
| 2019-20 | Detroit Pistons | 18 | 18 | 28.4 | 4.9-13.9 | 35.2 | 1.5-6.2 | 24.3 | 4.2-5.4 |
| 2018-19 | Detroit Pistons | 75 | 75 | 35.0 | 8.3-17.9 | 46.2 | 2.5-7.0 | 36.2 | 5.5-7.3 |
| 2017-18 | 2017 18 Totals | 58 | 58 | 34.0 | 7.5-17.2 | 43.8 | 1.9-5.6 | 34.5 | 4.5-5.7 |
| 2017-18 | Detroit Pistons | 25 | 25 | 33.2 | 7.2-16.7 | 43.3 | 1.9-5.4 | 34.8 | 3.5-4.4 |
| 2017-18 | La Clippers | 33 | 33 | 34.5 | 7.7-17.5 | 44.1 | 1.9-5.7 | 34.2 | 5.2-6.6 |
| 2016-17 | La Clippers | 61 | 61 | 34.0 | 7.9-15.9 | 49.3 | 0.6-1.9 | 33.6 | 5.2-6.9 |
| 2015-16 | La Clippers | 35 | 35 | 33.4 | 8.6-17.2 | 49.9 | 0.2-0.5 | 33.3 | 4.0-5.5 |
| 2014-15 | La Clippers | 67 | 67 | 35.2 | 8.6-17.1 | 50.2 | 0.1-0.4 | 40.0 | 4.6-6.4 |
| 2013-14 | La Clippers | 80 | 80 | 35.8 | 9.0-17.0 | 52.8 | 0.2-0.6 | 27.3 | 6.0-8.4 |
| 2012-13 | La Clippers | 80 | 80 | 32.5 | 7.2-13.4 | 53.8 | 0.1-0.4 | 17.9 | 3.5-5.3 |
| 2011-12 | La Clippers | 66 | 66 | 36.2 | 8.5-15.5 | 54.9 | 0.0-0.2 | 12.5 | 3.7-7.1 |
| 2010-11 | La Clippers | 82 | 82 | 38.0 | 8.5-16.8 | 50.6 | 0.1-0.3 | 29.2 | 5.4-8.5 |
Blake Griffin: our analysis
2022-23 season: 41 GP, 4.1 PTS, 3.8 REB, 1.5 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR 0.8 · PAL 38, below average.
In 2022-23, Blake Griffin, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 38 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.8.
His strengths: playmaking (74, above average) and shooting (64, above average). On the other hand, scoring (13, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (32, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+1.5); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-1.4).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 6 in 2021-22 to 38; his WAR, though, went from 0.8 to 0.8.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
4.1
Rebounds
3.8
Assists
1.5
TS%
59.0 %
Usage
12.7 %
PER
13.1
WS/48
.153
On/off +/−
+2.0
Minutes
13.9
Games
41
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: -0.6 to 2.4
Points/game
3.5
Games
47
WAR 2022-23
0.8
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 (+6)
- 2021-220.8 WAR · 1.7 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.8 WAR · 2.8 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-9 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022-23
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
48
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 53
- SHT
- Shooting
- 76
- FIN
- Finishing
- 48
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 82
- BAL
- Ball security
- 80
- REB
- Rebounding
- 61
- DEF
- Defense
- 70
- DUR
- Durability
- 48
- EX
- Experience
- 90
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, 2022-23
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, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
13.6 pi
9th percentile
At the rim
67.5 %
11th percentile
Rim share
30.8 %
30th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.348
61th percentile
3PA share
50.8 %
98th percentile
Corner threes
33.3 %
67th percentile
Free throws
.656
28th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | BOS | 4.1 | 0.8 | 38 | 48 | 59.0 | .348 | 50.8 |
| 2021-22 | BKN | 6.4 | 0.8 | 6 | 35 | 51.8 | .262 | 46.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25Playoffs | vs ATL | L 119-117 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 9 | vs ATL | W 120-114 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Apr 7 | vs TOR | W 121-102 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Apr 5 | vs TOR | W 97-93 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 5 | @ PHI | L 103-101 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 31 | vs UTA | W 122-114 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Mar 30 | @ MIL | W 140-99 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Mar 26 | vs SAS | W 137-93 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 19 | @ UTA | L 118-117 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Mar 18 | @ POR | W 126-112 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
Blake Griffin: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Blake Griffin average in 2022-23?
Blake Griffin averages 4.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 41 games in 2022-23.
How old is Blake Griffin?
Blake Griffin is 37 years old: he was born on March 16, 1989.
How tall is Blake Griffin, and how much does he weigh?
Blake Griffin is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).
Where is Blake Griffin from?
United States: Blake Griffin was born in Oklahoma City, OK, in the United States.
What team does Blake Griffin play for?
Blake Griffin plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 91.
How good is Blake Griffin?
Blake Griffin produced 0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 38 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Blake Griffin getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 6 in 2021-22 to 38 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Blake Griffin drafted?
Blake Griffin was drafted in 2009 by LAC, in round 1 (pick 1 of the round).
What is Blake Griffin's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
