CJ
Elleby
SG · MIN · Very poor
- PAL
- 0
- WAR
- -2.7
- PTS
- 5.8
2021-22№ 104 / 104
CJ Elleby
Minnesota TimberwolvesBiography
- Team
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Born
- June 16, 2000 (26)
- Birthplace
- Seattle, WA
- College
- Washington State
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 2, Pk 46 (POR)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Inactive
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | 58 | 28 | 20.2 | 2.1-5.3 | 39.3 | 0.6-2.2 | 29.4 | 1.0-1.4 |
| 2020-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | 30 | 0 | 6.4 | 0.8-2.2 | 37.9 | 0.2-1.1 | 20.6 | 0.4-0.5 |
CJ Elleby: our analysis
2021-22 season: 58 GP, 5.8 PTS, 3.9 REB, 1.5 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -2.7 (104th of 104) · PAL 0, very poor.
In 2021-22, CJ Elleby, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -2.7 ranks 104th among 104 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: rebounding (68, above average). On the other hand, scoring (0, among the weakest in the league) and impact (0, 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 (-3.8).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
5.8
Rebounds
3.9
Assists
1.5
TS%
49.1 %
Usage
14.8 %
PER
9.2
WS/48
.016
On/off +/−
-8.4
Minutes
20.2
Games
58
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-1.1
80% of cases: -2.0 to 0.3
Points/game
6.5
Games
47
WAR 2021-22
-2.7
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)
- 2021-22-2.7 WAR · -4.6 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+25 · 21 y.o. · usually still improving
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
40
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 46
- SHT
- Shooting
- 62
- FIN
- Finishing
- 68
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 77
- BAL
- Ball security
- 64
- REB
- Rebounding
- 79
- DEF
- Defense
- 65
- DUR
- Durability
- 59
- EX
- Experience
- 37
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
13.3 pi
59th percentile
At the rim
61.5 %
9th percentile
Rim share
31.2 %
71th percentile
Midrange
18.2 %
8th percentile
Three-point
.294
11th percentile
3PA share
40.9 %
53th percentile
Corner threes
22.5 %
5th percentile
Free throws
.714
27th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | vs UTA | L 111-80 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5-6 | 2-3 |
| Apr 9 | @ DAL | L 128-78 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-11 | 0-4 |
| Apr 8 | @ NOP | L 127-94 | 31 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-11 | 2-5 |
| Apr 6 | @ OKC | L 98-94 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Apr 3 | @ SAS | L 113-92 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Apr 2 | @ SAS | L 130-111 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0-8 | 0-4 |
| Mar 31 | vs NOP | L 117-107 | 31 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-9 | 1-6 |
| Mar 29 | vs OKC | L 134-131 OT | 38 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3-11 | 1-3 |
| Mar 27 | vs HOU | L 115-98 | 32 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
| Mar 26 | vs HOU | L 125-106 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 1-2 |
CJ Elleby: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does CJ Elleby average in 2021-22?
CJ Elleby averages 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 58 games in 2021-22.
How old is CJ Elleby?
CJ Elleby is 26 years old: he was born on June 16, 2000.
How tall is CJ Elleby, and how much does he weigh?
CJ Elleby is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is CJ Elleby from?
United States: CJ Elleby was born in Seattle, WA, in the United States.
What team does CJ Elleby play for?
CJ Elleby plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 16.
How good is CJ Elleby?
CJ Elleby produced -2.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 104th of 104 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is CJ Elleby a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 104th 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 CJ Elleby drafted?
CJ Elleby was drafted in 2020 by POR, in round 2 (pick 46 of the round).
What is CJ Elleby's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at -1.1 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
