Carmelo
Anthony
PF · LAL · Around average
- PAL
- 50
- WAR
- 1.9
- PTS
- 13.3
2021-22№ 58 / 104
Carmelo Anthony
Los Angeles LakersBiography
- Team
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Position
- Power Forward
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
- Born
- May 29, 1984 (42)
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, MD
- College
- Syracuse
- Draft
- 2003: Rd 1, Pk 3 (DEN)
- Experience
- 18th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
- Houston Rockets · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2017-18 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2011-12 – 2016-17 (6 seasons)
- 2010 11 Totals · 2010-11 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2010-11 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2003-04 – 2010-11 (8 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 | 3 | 26.0 | 4.6-10.5 | 44.1 | 2.2-5.8 | 37.5 | 1.9-2.3 |
| 2020-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | 69 | 3 | 24.5 | 4.7-11.3 | 42.1 | 1.9-4.7 | 40.9 | 2.0-2.2 |
| 2019-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | 58 | 58 | 32.8 | 5.8-13.5 | 43.0 | 1.5-3.9 | 38.5 | 2.3-2.8 |
| 2018-19 | Houston Rockets | 10 | 2 | 29.4 | 4.9-12.1 | 40.5 | 2.1-6.4 | 32.8 | 1.5-2.2 |
| 2017-18 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 78 | 78 | 32.1 | 6.1-15.0 | 40.4 | 2.2-6.1 | 35.7 | 1.9-2.5 |
| 2016-17 | New York Knicks | 74 | 74 | 34.3 | 8.1-18.8 | 43.3 | 2.0-5.7 | 35.9 | 4.1-4.9 |
| 2015-16 | New York Knicks | 72 | 72 | 35.1 | 7.9-18.2 | 43.4 | 1.5-4.3 | 33.9 | 4.6-5.6 |
| 2014-15 | New York Knicks | 40 | 40 | 35.7 | 9.0-20.2 | 44.4 | 1.5-4.5 | 34.1 | 4.7-5.9 |
| 2013-14 | New York Knicks | 77 | 77 | 38.7 | 9.6-21.3 | 45.2 | 2.2-5.4 | 40.2 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 2012-13 | New York Knicks | 67 | 67 | 37.0 | 10.0-22.2 | 44.9 | 2.3-6.2 | 37.9 | 6.3-7.6 |
| 2011-12 | New York Knicks | 55 | 55 | 34.1 | 8.0-18.6 | 43.0 | 1.2-3.7 | 33.5 | 5.4-6.7 |
| 2010-11 | 2010 11 Totals | 77 | 77 | 35.7 | 8.9-19.5 | 45.5 | 1.2-3.3 | 37.8 | 6.6-7.9 |
| 2010-11 | New York Knicks | 27 | 27 | 36.2 | 9.1-19.9 | 46.1 | 2.0-4.6 | 42.4 | 6.1-7.0 |
| 2010-11 | Denver Nuggets | 50 | 50 | 35.5 | 8.7-19.3 | 45.2 | 0.8-2.5 | 33.3 | 6.9-8.3 |
| 2009-10 | Denver Nuggets | 69 | 69 | 38.2 | 10.0-21.8 | 45.8 | 0.9-2.7 | 31.6 | 7.4-8.9 |
| 2008-09 | Denver Nuggets | 66 | 66 | 34.5 | 8.1-18.3 | 44.3 | 1.0-2.6 | 37.1 | 5.6-7.1 |
| 2007-08 | Denver Nuggets | 77 | 77 | 36.4 | 9.5-19.2 | 49.2 | 0.8-2.1 | 35.4 | 6.0-7.7 |
| 2006-07 | Denver Nuggets | 65 | 65 | 38.2 | 10.6-22.4 | 47.6 | 0.6-2.3 | 26.8 | 7.1-8.7 |
| 2005-06 | Denver Nuggets | 80 | 80 | 36.8 | 9.5-19.7 | 48.1 | 0.5-1.9 | 24.3 | 7.2-8.9 |
| 2004-05 | Denver Nuggets | 75 | 75 | 34.8 | 7.1-16.4 | 43.1 | 0.6-2.1 | 26.6 | 6.1-7.6 |
| 2003-04 | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 82 | 36.5 | 7.6-17.9 | 42.6 | 0.8-2.6 | 32.2 | 5.0-6.4 |
Carmelo Anthony: our analysis
2021-22 season: 69 GP, 13.3 PTS, 4.2 REB, 1.0 AST, 0.7 STL, 0.8 BLK. WAR 1.9 (58th of 104) · PAL 50, around average.
In 2021-22, Carmelo Anthony, 42, posts a PAL Rating of 50 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.9 ranks 58th among 104 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: shooting (88, among the best in the league) and scoring (70, above average). On the other hand, playmaking (20, well below average) and defense (34, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: offensive BPM (+0.4); his biggest cost: defensive BPM (-0.8).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
13.3
Rebounds
4.2
Assists
1.0
TS%
57.9 %
Usage
20.4 %
PER
14.8
WS/48
.097
On/off +/−
+0.3
Minutes
26.0
Games
69
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.5
80% of cases: -0.9 to 3.8
Points/game
11.4
Games
69
WAR 2021-22
1.9
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 (+8)
- 2021-221.9 WAR · 2.1 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-22 · 37 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
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
72
Established regular
- SCO
- Scoring
- 78
- SHT
- Shooting
- 89
- FIN
- Finishing
- 60
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 59
- BAL
- Ball security
- 89
- REB
- Rebounding
- 66
- DEF
- Defense
- 67
- DUR
- Durability
- 80
- EX
- Experience
- 99
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
18.7 pi
11th percentile
At the rim
65.7 %
25th percentile
Rim share
9.7 %
5th percentile
Midrange
48.4 %
90th percentile
Three-point
.375
74th percentile
3PA share
54.9 %
78th percentile
Corner threes
41.2 %
70th percentile
Free throws
.830
70th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | @ PHX | L 121-110 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
| Apr 3 | vs DEN | L 129-118 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8-18 | 1-7 |
| Apr 1 | @ UTA | L 122-109 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 0-3 |
| Mar 29 | @ DAL | L 128-110 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 |
| Mar 27 | @ NOP | L 116-108 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Mar 24 | vs PHI | L 126-121 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-15 | 2-6 |
| Mar 21 | @ CLE | W 131-120 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Mar 20 | @ WAS | L 127-119 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-6 |
| Mar 17 | @ MIN | L 124-104 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-15 | 1-7 |
| Mar 15 | vs TOR | L 114-103 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-10 | 3-9 |
Carmelo Anthony: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Carmelo Anthony average in 2021-22?
Carmelo Anthony averages 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 69 games in 2021-22.
How old is Carmelo Anthony?
Carmelo Anthony is 42 years old: he was born on May 29, 1984.
How tall is Carmelo Anthony, and how much does he weigh?
Carmelo Anthony is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 238 lb (108 kg).
Where is Carmelo Anthony from?
United States: Carmelo Anthony was born in Baltimore, MD, in the United States.
What team does Carmelo Anthony play for?
Carmelo Anthony plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 7.
How good is Carmelo Anthony?
Carmelo Anthony produced 1.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 60th of 104 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 50 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Carmelo Anthony a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 60th of 104 players at his position in the NBA in 2021-22. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Carmelo Anthony drafted?
Carmelo Anthony was drafted in 2003 by DEN, in round 1 (pick 3 of the round).
What is Carmelo Anthony's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 1.5 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
