Chimezie
Metu
PF · DET · Below average
- PAL
- 26
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 6.5
2023-24
Chimezie Metu
#5PF
Detroit Pistons
Biography
- Team
- Detroit Pistons
- Position
- Power Forward
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Born
- March 22, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Lawndale, CA
- College
- USC
- Draft
- 2018: Rd 2, Pk 49 (SA)
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Sacramento Kings · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2018-19 – 2019-20 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 51 | 12 | 16.8 | 2.4-4.8 | 50.4 | 0.5-1.8 | 29.8 | 1.1-1.3 |
| 2023-24 | Detroit Pistons | 14 | 7 | 29.4 | 4.1-8.1 | 50.0 | 0.9-3.1 | 30.2 | 1.4-1.5 |
| 2023-24 | Phoenix Suns | 37 | 5 | 12.1 | 1.8-3.5 | 50.8 | 0.4-1.4 | 29.4 | 1.0-1.2 |
| 2022-23 | Sacramento Kings | 66 | 0 | 10.4 | 2.0-3.3 | 58.9 | 0.1-0.6 | 23.7 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2021-22 | Sacramento Kings | 60 | 20 | 21.3 | 3.4-7.5 | 45.2 | 1.0-3.1 | 30.6 | 1.2-1.5 |
| 2020-21 | Sacramento Kings | 36 | 6 | 13.6 | 2.5-5.0 | 50.8 | 0.4-1.0 | 35.1 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2019-20 | San Antonio Spurs | 18 | 0 | 5.8 | 1.3-2.3 | 57.1 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2018-19 | San Antonio Spurs | 29 | 0 | 5.0 | 0.7-2.0 | 32.8 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4-0.6 |
Chimezie Metu: our analysis
2023-24 season: 51 GP, 6.5 PTS, 3.8 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 26, below average.
In 2023-24, Chimezie Metu, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 26 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.5.
His strengths: shooting (67, above average). On the other hand, playmaking (13, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.8); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.1).
A marked decline: his PAL was 76 in 2022-23, against 26 now; his WAR went from 0.8 to 0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Centers
NBA stats →Points
6.5
Rebounds
3.8
Assists
0.9
TS%
61.0 %
Usage
16.2 %
PER
13.3
WS/48
.085
On/off +/−
-2.8
Minutes
16.8
Games
51
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: -0.7 to 2.5
Points/game
6.6
Games
57
WAR 2023-24
0.5
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 (-7)
- 2021-220.5 WAR · 0.8 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.8 WAR · 2.3 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.5 WAR · 1.2 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+3 · 26 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
63
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 63
- SHT
- Shooting
- 75
- FIN
- Finishing
- 81
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 68
- BAL
- Ball security
- 72
- REB
- Rebounding
- 63
- DEF
- Defense
- 74
- DUR
- Durability
- 60
- EX
- Experience
- 66
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
12.7 pi
17th percentile
At the rim
80.3 %
91th percentile
Rim share
31.1 %
33th percentile
Midrange
33.3 %
36th percentile
Three-point
.298
40th percentile
3PA share
38.5 %
87th percentile
Corner threes
33.3 %
59th percentile
Free throws
.906
100th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | DET | 6.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 63 | 61.0 | .298 | 38.5 |
| 2022-23 | SAC | 4.9 | 0.8 | 76 | 79 | 63.9 | .237 | 17.4 |
| 2021-22 | SAC | 8.9 | 0.5 | 12 | 62 | 54.6 | .306 | 41.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ SAS | L 123-95 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-4 |
| Apr 13 | @ DAL | W 107-89 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6-11 | 4-5 |
| Apr 11 | vs CHI | L 127-105 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-6 |
| Apr 9 | @ PHI | L 120-102 | 35 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-10 | 1-4 |
| Apr 6 | @ BKN | L 113-103 | 43 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9-9 | 2-2 |
| Apr 6 | @ MEM | L 108-90 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-3 |
| Apr 3 | @ ATL | L 121-113 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-2 |
| Apr 1 | vs MEM | L 110-108 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-10 | 1-3 |
| Mar 29 | @ WAS | W 96-87 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-9 | 0-4 |
| Mar 28 | @ MIN | L 106-91 | 32 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-3 |
Chimezie Metu: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Chimezie Metu average in 2023-24?
Chimezie Metu averages 6.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 51 games in 2023-24.
How old is Chimezie Metu?
Chimezie Metu is 29 years old: he was born on March 22, 1997.
How tall is Chimezie Metu, and how much does he weigh?
Chimezie Metu is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Chimezie Metu from?
United States: Chimezie Metu was born in Lawndale, CA, in the United States.
What team does Chimezie Metu play for?
Chimezie Metu plays for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 5.
How good is Chimezie Metu?
Chimezie Metu produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 26 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Chimezie Metu getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 76 in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Chimezie Metu drafted?
Chimezie Metu was drafted in 2018 by SA, in round 2 (pick 49 of the round).
What is Chimezie Metu's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
