
Bryn
Forbes
SG · MIN · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- -0.8
- PTS
- 3.6
2022-23
Bryn Forbes
Biography
- Team
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Born
- July 23, 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Lansing, MI
- College
- Michigan State
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2022-23 (1 season)
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2021-22 (1 season)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2020-21 (1 season)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2016-17 – 2019-20 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 25 | 0 | 10.7 | 1.2-3.3 | 36.1 | 0.6-1.8 | 30.4 | 0.6-0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 75 | 2 | 17.1 | 3.1-7.2 | 42.9 | 1.6-3.9 | 41.4 | 1.1-1.2 |
| 2021-22 | Denver Nuggets | 35 | 1 | 17.4 | 2.9-6.9 | 42.4 | 1.7-4.1 | 41.0 | 1.0-1.1 |
| 2021-22 | San Antonio Spurs | 40 | 1 | 16.9 | 3.2-7.4 | 43.2 | 1.6-3.8 | 41.7 | 1.1-1.2 |
| 2020-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | 70 | 10 | 19.3 | 3.6-7.6 | 47.3 | 2.2-4.9 | 45.2 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2019-20 | San Antonio Spurs | 63 | 62 | 25.1 | 3.8-9.2 | 41.7 | 2.3-6.0 | 38.8 | 1.2-1.4 |
| 2018-19 | San Antonio Spurs | 82 | 81 | 28.0 | 4.4-9.6 | 45.6 | 2.1-5.0 | 42.6 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2017-18 | San Antonio Spurs | 80 | 12 | 19.0 | 2.6-6.2 | 42.1 | 1.1-2.9 | 39.0 | 0.6-0.9 |
| 2016-17 | San Antonio Spurs | 36 | 0 | 7.9 | 1.0-2.8 | 36.4 | 0.5-1.5 | 32.1 | 0.1-0.2 |
Bryn Forbes: our analysis
2022-23 season: 25 GP, 3.6 PTS, 0.6 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2022-23, Bryn Forbes, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.
On the other hand, impact (15, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (20, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-4.8).
A slight dip from 2021-22, when his PAL was 22; his WAR, though, went from -0.8 to -0.8.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
3.6
Rebounds
0.6
Assists
0.7
TS%
49.7 %
Usage
16.2 %
PER
6.2
WS/48
.000
On/off +/−
-8.1
Minutes
10.7
Games
25
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -1.4 to 1.4
Points/game
3.4
Games
45
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 (0)
- 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -1.2 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.8 WAR
Outlook, age included
0 · 29 y.o. · prime years
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
61
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 76
- SHT
- Shooting
- 90
- FIN
- Finishing
- 62
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 47
- BAL
- Ball security
- 86
- REB
- Rebounding
- 44
- DEF
- Defense
- 49
- DUR
- Durability
- 55
- EX
- Experience
- 71
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
18.9 pi
9th percentile
At the rim
60.0 %
15th percentile
Rim share
6.0 %
5th percentile
Midrange
54.5 %
93th percentile
Three-point
.304
6th percentile
3PA share
55.4 %
80th percentile
Corner threes
41.7 %
59th percentile
Free throws
1.000
100th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | MIN | 3.6 | -0.8 | 15 | 61 | 49.7 | .304 | 55.4 |
| 2021-22 | DEN | 8.8 | -0.8 | 22 | 75 | 57.4 | .414 | 54.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | @ UTA | W 143-118 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Feb 8 | @ DEN | L 146-112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Feb 4 | vs ORL | L 127-120 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 12 | @ DET | L 135-118 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Dec 29 | @ NOP | L 119-118 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Dec 27 | @ MIA | L 113-110 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Dec 24 | @ BOS | L 121-109 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Dec 22 | vs DAL | L 104-99 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Dec 20 | vs DAL | W 116-106 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Dec 19 | vs CHI | W 150-126 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-3 |
Bryn Forbes: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Bryn Forbes average in 2022-23?
Bryn Forbes averages 3.6 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 25 games in 2022-23.
How old is Bryn Forbes?
Bryn Forbes is 33 years old: he was born on July 23, 1993.
How tall is Bryn Forbes, and how much does he weigh?
Bryn Forbes is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Bryn Forbes from?
United States: Bryn Forbes was born in Lansing, MI, in the United States.
What team does Bryn Forbes play for?
Bryn Forbes plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 10.
How good is Bryn Forbes?
Bryn Forbes produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Bryn Forbes getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 22 in 2021-22 to 15 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Bryn Forbes's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.






