Bruno
Fernando
F · TOR · Below average
- PAL
- 28
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 6.3
2023-24
Bruno Fernando
#24F
Toronto Raptors
Biography
- Team
- Toronto Raptors
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 9"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Born
- August 15, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Luanda, Angola
- College
- Maryland
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 2, Pk 34 (PHI)
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Toronto Raptors · 2024-25 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2023-24 (1 season)
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2022-23 (1 season)
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Toronto Raptors | 17 | 2 | 8.6 | 1.5-2.9 | 53.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2023-24 | Atlanta Hawks | 45 | 2 | 15.2 | 2.4-4.2 | 58.3 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 1.4-2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 39 | 4 | 10.4 | 1.5-2.9 | 52.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 0.9-1.3 |
| 2022-23 | Atlanta Hawks | 8 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.4-2.4 | 57.9 | 0.0-0.4 | 0.0 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2022-23 | Houston Rockets | 31 | 4 | 11.7 | 1.5-3.0 | 51.6 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0-1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 30 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.2-1.8 | 65.5 | 0.0-0.1 | 50.0 | 0.5-0.8 |
| 2021-22 | Houston Rockets | 10 | 0 | 9.4 | 2.9-4.1 | 70.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 1.1-1.9 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Celtics | 20 | 0 | 2.9 | 0.4-0.7 | 50.0 | 0.1-0.1 | 100.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2020-21 | Atlanta Hawks | 33 | 0 | 6.8 | 0.5-1.3 | 40.9 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2019-20 | Atlanta Hawks | 56 | 13 | 12.7 | 1.8-3.6 | 51.8 | 0.1-0.7 | 13.5 | 0.5-0.9 |
Bruno Fernando: our analysis
2023-24 season: 45 GP, 6.3 PTS, 4.3 REB, 1.0 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.6 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 28, below average.
In 2023-24, Bruno Fernando, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 28 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
On the other hand, impact (15, among the weakest in the league) and playmaking (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.9); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.1).
A marked decline: his PAL was 38 in 2022-23, against 28 now; his WAR went from 0.0 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Centers
NBA stats →Points
6.3
Rebounds
4.3
Assists
1.0
TS%
61.5 %
Usage
16.7 %
PER
15.2
WS/48
.103
On/off +/−
-4.0
Minutes
15.2
Games
45
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.6
Points/game
6.4
Games
43
WAR 2023-24
-0.3
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)
- 2022-230.0 WAR
- 2023-24-0.3 WAR · -0.9 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+10 · 25 y.o. · prime years
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
70
Established regular
- SCO
- Scoring
- 64
- SHT
- Shooting
- 69
- FIN
- Finishing
- 80
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 74
- BAL
- Ball security
- 62
- REB
- Rebounding
- 74
- DEF
- Defense
- 76
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 61
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
3.7 pi
79th percentile
At the rim
75.5 %
62th percentile
Rim share
56.7 %
80th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
5th percentile
Three-point
.000
10th percentile
3PA share
2.1 %
35th percentile
Corner threes
—
Free throws
.667
20th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | ATL | 6.3 | -0.3 | 28 | 70 | 61.5 | .000 | 2.1 |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 3.9 | 0.0 | 38 | 63 | 57.1 | .000 | 3.6 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | @ BOS | L 125-71 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Dec 13 | @ MIA | L 114-104 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Dec 6 | vs OKC | L 129-92 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Nov 28 | @ NOP | W 119-93 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Nov 26 | @ DET | L 102-100 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Nov 25 | @ CLE | L 122-108 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nov 17 | @ BOS | L 126-123 OT | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Nov 16 | vs DET | L 99-95 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Nov 13 | @ MIL | L 99-85 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 0-0 |
| Nov 11 | @ LAL | L 123-103 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Bruno Fernando: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Bruno Fernando average in 2023-24?
Bruno Fernando averages 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 45 games in 2023-24.
How old is Bruno Fernando?
Bruno Fernando is 28 years old: he was born on August 15, 1998.
How tall is Bruno Fernando, and how much does he weigh?
Bruno Fernando is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 240 lb (109 kg).
Where is Bruno Fernando from?
Angola: Bruno Fernando was born in Luanda, Angola.
What team does Bruno Fernando play for?
Bruno Fernando plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, at F, wearing number 24.
How good is Bruno Fernando?
Bruno Fernando produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 28 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Bruno Fernando getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 38 in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Bruno Fernando drafted?
Bruno Fernando was drafted in 2019 by PHI, in round 2 (pick 34 of the round).
What is Bruno Fernando's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
