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D.J.

Augustin

G · HOU · Very poor

PAL
11
WAR
-1.1
PTS
5.3

2021-22

D.J. Augustin

#4GHouston Rockets logoHouston Rockets

Biography

Team
Houston Rockets
Position
Guard
Height
5' 11"
Weight
183 lbs
Born
November 10, 1987 (39)
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA
College
Texas
Draft
2008: Rd 1, Pk 9 (CHA)
Experience
12th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Houston Rockets · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Houston Rockets · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Orlando Magic · 2016-17 – 2019-20 (4 seasons)
  • 2015 16 Totals · 2015-16 (1 season)
  • Denver Nuggets · 2015-16 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2015-16 (1 season)
  • 2014 15 Totals · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • Detroit Pistons · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • 2013 14 Totals · 2013-14 (1 season)
  • Chicago Bulls · 2013-14 (1 season)
  • Toronto Raptors · 2013-14 (1 season)
  • Indiana Pacers · 2012-13 (1 season)
  • Charlotte Bobcats · 2008-09 – 2011-12 (4 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-222021 22 Totals55216.11.7-4.042.31.2-3.041.50.7-0.8
2021-22Los Angeles Lakers21017.81.9-4.145.31.4-3.242.60.2-0.2
2021-22Houston Rockets34215.01.6-4.040.41.1-2.840.61.0-1.1
2020-212020 21 Totals571219.82.4-6.039.41.5-3.838.21.5-1.6
2020-21Houston Rockets20620.83.2-7.642.41.7-4.438.62.5-2.7
2020-21Milwaukee Bucks37719.21.9-5.237.01.3-3.538.01.0-1.1
2019-20Orlando Magic571324.93.2-8.139.91.2-3.534.82.8-3.2
2018-19Orlando Magic818128.03.9-8.447.01.6-3.842.12.2-2.6
2017-18Orlando Magic753623.53.3-7.245.21.5-3.641.92.2-2.5
2016-17Orlando Magic782019.72.5-6.637.71.2-3.534.71.7-2.1
2015-162015 16 Totals62019.02.4-5.642.31.1-2.740.51.7-2.1
2015-16Denver Nuggets28023.53.6-8.244.51.6-3.841.12.8-3.4
2015-16Oklahoma City Thunder34015.31.4-3.638.00.7-1.839.30.8-1.0
2014-152014 15 Totals821424.03.1-7.939.91.0-3.033.72.2-2.5
2014-15Oklahoma City Thunder28124.22.5-6.637.11.2-3.435.41.1-1.3
2014-15Detroit Pistons541323.83.5-8.541.00.9-2.832.72.7-3.1
2013-142013 14 Totals71927.34.2-10.141.51.9-4.740.12.8-3.2
2013-14Chicago Bulls61930.44.8-11.441.92.2-5.341.13.2-3.6
2013-14Toronto Raptors1008.20.7-2.429.20.1-1.19.10.6-0.6
2012-13Indiana Pacers76516.11.4-3.935.00.9-2.535.31.1-1.3
2011-12Charlotte Bobcats484629.33.8-10.137.61.3-3.734.12.2-2.5
2010-11Charlotte Bobcats828233.64.9-11.741.61.4-4.133.33.3-3.6
2009-10Charlotte Bobcats80218.42.1-5.438.60.9-2.239.31.3-1.6
2008-09Charlotte Bobcats721126.53.7-8.643.01.5-3.443.92.9-3.2

D.J. Augustin: our analysis

2021-22 season: 55 GP, 5.3 PTS, 1.2 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.0 BLK. WAR -1.1 · PAL 11, very poor.

In 2021-22, D.J. Augustin, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.1.

His strengths: shooting (77, well above average). On the other hand, defense (2, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (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: defensive BPM (-2.4).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards

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Points

5.3

Rebounds

1.2

Assists

1.9

TS%

61.0 %

Usage

14.3 %

PER

9.7

WS/48

.043

On/off +/−

-5.8

Minutes

16.1

Games

55

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.2

80% of cases: -1.3 to 1.5

Points/game

4.6

Games

56

WAR 2021-22

-1.1

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

↓ Slight decline (-17)

  • 2021-22-1.1 WAR · -2.5 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-47 · 34 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

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

59

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
71
SHT
Shooting
83
FIN
Finishing
65
PLY
Playmaking
76
BAL
Ball security
57
REB
Rebounding
56
DEF
Defense
47
DUR
Durability
65
EX
Experience
92
Why these ratings?
  • 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

Impact12
Scoring43
Playmaking15
Shooting77
Rebounding12
Defense2

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.4
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.6
Offensive BPM-1.2
Defensive BPM-2.4
Win Shares+0.8

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

20.4 pi

7th percentile

At the rim

58.6 %

12th percentile

Rim share

13.1 %

32th percentile

Midrange

16.7 %

5th percentile

Three-point

.415

95th percentile

3PA share

73.9 %

97th percentile

Corner threes

46.2 %

83th percentile

Free throws

.884

88th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 11@ DENW 146-141 OT15212000-40-4
Apr 9vs OKCW 120-10123703202-51-4
Apr 8@ GSWL 128-11223023000-30-2
Apr 6@ PHXL 121-11018011010-30-2
Apr 3vs DENL 129-11817311001-51-3
Apr 2vs NOPL 114-11116300001-41-4
Apr 1@ UTAL 122-10920922003-43-4
Mar 29@ DALL 128-11018830003-42-3
Mar 27@ NOPL 116-10812611102-32-3
Mar 24vs PHIL 126-12122544002-41-3

D.J. Augustin: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does D.J. Augustin average in 2021-22?

D.J. Augustin averages 5.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 55 games in 2021-22.

How old is D.J. Augustin?

D.J. Augustin is 39 years old: he was born on November 10, 1987.

How tall is D.J. Augustin, and how much does he weigh?

D.J. Augustin is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).

Where is D.J. Augustin from?

United States: D.J. Augustin was born in New Orleans, LA, in the United States.

What team does D.J. Augustin play for?

D.J. Augustin plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA, at G, wearing number 4.

How good is D.J. Augustin?

D.J. Augustin produced -1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was D.J. Augustin drafted?

D.J. Augustin was drafted in 2008 by CHA, in round 1 (pick 9 of the round).

What is D.J. Augustin's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Houston Rockets teammates

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