Damion
Lee
SG · PHX · Below average
- PAL
- 29
- WAR
- 0.3
- PTS
- 8.2
2022-23№ 85 / 114
Damion Lee
#10SG
Phoenix Suns
Biography
- Team
- Phoenix Suns
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Born
- October 21, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, MD
- College
- Louisville
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Phoenix Suns · 2022-23 – 2024-25 (2 seasons)
- Golden State Warriors · 2018-19 – 2021-22 (4 seasons)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2017-18 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Phoenix Suns | 25 | 0 | 5.8 | 1.1-3.0 | 36.5 | 0.4-1.5 | 24.3 | 0.8-0.8 |
| 2022-23 | Phoenix Suns | 74 | 5 | 20.4 | 2.7-6.1 | 44.2 | 1.5-3.3 | 44.5 | 1.3-1.4 |
| 2021-22 | Golden State Warriors | 63 | 5 | 20.0 | 2.7-6.1 | 44.1 | 1.0-3.0 | 33.7 | 1.0-1.2 |
| 2020-21 | Golden State Warriors | 57 | 1 | 18.9 | 2.2-4.8 | 46.7 | 1.4-3.4 | 39.7 | 0.7-0.8 |
| 2019-20 | Golden State Warriors | 49 | 36 | 29.0 | 4.3-10.4 | 41.7 | 1.7-4.9 | 35.6 | 2.2-2.6 |
| 2018-19 | Golden State Warriors | 32 | 0 | 11.7 | 1.8-4.0 | 44.1 | 0.8-2.1 | 39.7 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2017-18 | Atlanta Hawks | 15 | 11 | 26.9 | 4.1-10.1 | 40.8 | 1.0-4.0 | 25.0 | 1.5-1.9 |
Damion Lee: our analysis
2022-23 season: 74 GP, 8.2 PTS, 3.0 REB, 1.3 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR 0.3 (85th of 114) · PAL 29, below average.
In 2022-23, Damion Lee, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 29 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 85th among 114 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: shooting (93, among the best in the league) and rebounding (77, well above average). On the other hand, playmaking (2, among the weakest in the league) and defense (22, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.3).
A season in line with 2021-22 (PAL of 30); his WAR went from 0.0 to 0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
8.2
Rebounds
3.0
Assists
1.3
TS%
60.7 %
Usage
16.3 %
PER
10.7
WS/48
.081
On/off +/−
-0.8
Minutes
20.4
Games
74
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.7
80% of cases: -1.6 to 3.4
Points/game
7.8
Games
70
WAR 2022-23
0.3
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 (+3)
- 2021-220.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.3 WAR · 0.4 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+3 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022-23
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
- 73
- SHT
- Shooting
- 85
- FIN
- Finishing
- 78
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 52
- BAL
- Ball security
- 75
- REB
- Rebounding
- 83
- DEF
- Defense
- 71
- DUR
- Durability
- 80
- 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, 2022-23
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, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
17.5 pi
26th percentile
At the rim
60.0 %
15th percentile
Rim share
12.2 %
21th percentile
Midrange
21.4 %
6th percentile
Three-point
.445
99th percentile
3PA share
54.6 %
78th percentile
Corner threes
49.5 %
90th percentile
Free throws
.904
92th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | PHX | 8.2 | 0.3 | 29 | 72 | 60.7 | .445 | 54.6 |
| 2021-22 | GSW | 7.4 | 0.0 | 30 | 73 | 56.1 | .337 | 48.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 | @ SAC | L 109-98 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 12 | vs SAS | W 117-98 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 10 | vs OKC | L 125-112 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Apr 9 | vs GSW | L 133-95 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Apr 4 | @ BOS | L 123-103 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 31 | vs HOU | L 148-109 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Mar 27 | vs BOS | L 132-102 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 18 | vs TOR | W 129-89 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 13 | @ HOU | L 111-104 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Mar 3 | vs MIN | L 116-98 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Damion Lee: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Damion Lee average in 2022-23?
Damion Lee averages 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 74 games in 2022-23.
How old is Damion Lee?
Damion Lee is 34 years old: he was born on October 21, 1992.
How tall is Damion Lee, and how much does he weigh?
Damion Lee is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Damion Lee from?
United States: Damion Lee was born in Baltimore, MD, in the United States.
What team does Damion Lee play for?
Damion Lee plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 10.
How good is Damion Lee?
Damion Lee produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23, 87th of 114 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 29 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Damion Lee a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 87th of 114 players at his position in the NBA in 2022-23. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Damion Lee getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 30 in 2021-22 to 29 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Damion Lee's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.7 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
