Chuma
Okeke
F · NYK · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 2.3
2023-24
Chuma Okeke
New York KnicksBiography
- Team
- New York Knicks
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Born
- August 18, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, GA
- College
- Auburn
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 1, Pk 16 (ORL)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2024 25 Totals · 2024-25 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2024-25 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2024-25 (1 season)
- Orlando Magic · 2020-21 – 2023-24 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2024 25 Totals | 9 | 3 | 21.9 | 2.2-4.4 | 50.0 | 1.2-3.1 | 39.3 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2024-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2 | 0 | 12.5 | 1.0-3.5 | 28.6 | 0.5-3.0 | 16.7 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | 7 | 3 | 24.4 | 2.6-4.7 | 54.5 | 1.4-3.1 | 45.5 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2023-24 | Orlando Magic | 47 | 8 | 9.2 | 0.9-2.4 | 35.7 | 0.5-1.7 | 28.0 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2022-23 | Orlando Magic | 27 | 8 | 19.2 | 1.6-4.5 | 35.2 | 1.0-3.2 | 30.2 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2021-22 | Orlando Magic | 70 | 20 | 25.0 | 3.1-8.2 | 37.6 | 1.7-5.3 | 31.8 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2020-21 | Orlando Magic | 45 | 19 | 25.2 | 3.0-7.2 | 41.7 | 1.1-3.1 | 34.8 | 0.7-0.9 |
Chuma Okeke: our analysis
2023-24 season: 47 GP, 2.3 PTS, 1.7 REB, 0.4 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2023-24, Chuma Okeke, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
His strengths: rebounding (64, above average). On the other hand, scoring (6, among the weakest in the league) and impact (12, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-3.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 32 in 2022-23, against 11 now; his WAR went from 0.3 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
2.3
Rebounds
1.7
Assists
0.4
TS%
46.5 %
Usage
13.3 %
PER
6.9
WS/48
.029
On/off +/−
-11.9
Minutes
9.2
Games
47
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.1
Points/game
2.3
Games
39
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 (0)
- 2021-222.2 WAR · 2.5 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.3 WAR · 1.2 per 2,000 min
- 2023-24-0.5 WAR
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
62
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 35
- SHT
- Shooting
- 63
- FIN
- Finishing
- 75
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 72
- BAL
- Ball security
- 76
- REB
- Rebounding
- 79
- DEF
- Defense
- 84
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 55
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
20.2 pi
6th percentile
At the rim
91.7 %
100th percentile
Rim share
10.7 %
6th percentile
Midrange
33.3 %
35th percentile
Three-point
.280
6th percentile
3PA share
73.2 %
97th percentile
Corner threes
37.5 %
41th percentile
Free throws
.571
2th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | ORL | 2.3 | -0.5 | 11 | 62 | 46.5 | .280 | 73.2 |
| 2022-23 | ORL | 4.7 | 0.3 | 32 | 63 | 48.8 | .302 | 70.5 |
| 2021-22 | ORL | 8.6 | 2.2 | 58 | 69 | 50.1 | .318 | 64.5 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12Playoffs | @ IND | L 129-109 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Apr 28Playoffs | @ MIA | W 138-83 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| Apr 20Playoffs | vs MIA | W 121-100 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 13 | vs IND | L 126-118 2OT | 22 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Apr 8 | vs CHI | W 135-113 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 25 | @ NOP | L 112-99 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-6 |
| Mar 23 | @ ATL | L 132-119 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-5 |
| Mar 22 | @ SAS | L 128-120 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 20 | @ OKC | L 133-100 | 37 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-6 | 4-5 |
| Mar 18 | @ HOU | L 144-137 OT | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
Chuma Okeke: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Chuma Okeke average in 2023-24?
Chuma Okeke averages 2.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game in 47 games in 2023-24.
How old is Chuma Okeke?
Chuma Okeke is 28 years old: he was born on August 18, 1998.
How tall is Chuma Okeke, and how much does he weigh?
Chuma Okeke is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Chuma Okeke from?
United States: Chuma Okeke was born in Atlanta, GA, in the United States.
What team does Chuma Okeke play for?
Chuma Okeke plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA, at F.
How good is Chuma Okeke?
Chuma Okeke produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Chuma Okeke getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 32 in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Chuma Okeke drafted?
Chuma Okeke was drafted in 2019 by ORL, in round 1 (pick 16 of the round).
What is Chuma Okeke's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
