Darius
Bazley
F · UTA · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 5.2
2022-23
Darius Bazley
#26F
Utah Jazz
Biography
- Team
- Utah Jazz
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 9"
- Weight
- 216 lbs
- Born
- June 12, 2000 (26)
- Birthplace
- Boston, MA
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 1, Pk 23 (UTAH)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2023-24 (1 season)
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2019-20 – 2022-23 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 9 | 0 | 16.9 | 2.0-3.3 | 60.0 | 0.2-0.9 | 25.0 | 1.1-1.3 |
| 2023-24 | Utah Jazz | 6 | 0 | 23.7 | 3.0-4.8 | 62.1 | 0.3-1.3 | 25.0 | 1.7-2.0 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 0.0-0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 43 | 1 | 14.3 | 1.9-4.3 | 45.4 | 0.5-1.2 | 37.7 | 0.9-1.6 |
| 2022-23 | Phoenix Suns | 7 | 0 | 8.7 | 1.7-3.6 | 48.0 | 0.3-1.1 | 25.0 | 0.3-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 36 | 1 | 15.4 | 2.0-4.4 | 44.9 | 0.5-1.3 | 40.0 | 1.0-1.8 |
| 2021-22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 69 | 53 | 27.9 | 4.0-9.4 | 42.2 | 1.2-3.9 | 29.7 | 1.7-2.5 |
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 55 | 55 | 31.2 | 5.0-12.5 | 39.6 | 1.5-5.2 | 29.0 | 2.3-3.2 |
| 2019-20 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 61 | 9 | 18.5 | 2.0-5.2 | 39.4 | 0.8-2.3 | 34.8 | 0.7-1.0 |
Darius Bazley: our analysis
2022-23 season: 43 GP, 5.2 PTS, 3.2 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.8 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2022-23, Darius Bazley, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.5.
His strengths: defense (77, well above average). On the other hand, scoring (4, among the weakest in the league) and impact (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+1.0); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.0).
A slight dip from 2021-22, when his PAL was 16; his WAR, though, went from 0.3 to 0.5.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
5.2
Rebounds
3.2
Assists
0.9
TS%
52.4 %
Usage
16.4 %
PER
13.1
WS/48
.078
On/off +/−
-4.3
Minutes
14.3
Games
43
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.6
80% of cases: -1.5 to 2.7
Points/game
5.6
Games
53
WAR 2022-23
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
↑ Slightly up (+8)
- 2021-220.3 WAR · 0.3 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.5 WAR · 1.6 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+33 · 22 y.o. · usually still improving
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
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 48
- SHT
- Shooting
- 71
- FIN
- Finishing
- 48
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 73
- BAL
- Ball security
- 78
- REB
- Rebounding
- 48
- DEF
- Defense
- 70
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- 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, 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
10.3 pi
32th percentile
At the rim
59.8 %
2th percentile
Rim share
44.8 %
49th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
6th percentile
Three-point
.377
84th percentile
3PA share
29.0 %
72th percentile
Corner threes
47.4 %
94th percentile
Free throws
.543
9th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | PHX | 5.2 | 0.5 | 11 | 35 | 52.4 | .377 | 29.0 |
| 2021-22 | OKC | 10.8 | 0.3 | 16 | 55 | 51.5 | .297 | 41.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ GSW | L 123-116 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 13 | @ LAC | W 110-109 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5-7 | 1-2 |
| Apr 12 | vs HOU | W 124-121 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-5 | 0-1 |
| Apr 10 | vs DEN | L 111-95 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Apr 8 | @ GSW | L 118-110 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Apr 6 | @ LAC | L 131-102 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-3 |
| Feb 28 | @ BOS | L 117-99 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 25 | vs MIL | L 119-98 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 23 | vs NYK | L 110-96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Darius Bazley: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Darius Bazley average in 2022-23?
Darius Bazley averages 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 43 games in 2022-23.
How old is Darius Bazley?
Darius Bazley is 26 years old: he was born on June 12, 2000.
How tall is Darius Bazley, and how much does he weigh?
Darius Bazley is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Darius Bazley from?
United States: Darius Bazley was born in Boston, MA, in the United States.
What team does Darius Bazley play for?
Darius Bazley plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA, at F, wearing number 26.
How good is Darius Bazley?
Darius Bazley produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Darius Bazley getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 16 in 2021-22 to 11 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Darius Bazley drafted?
Darius Bazley was drafted in 2019 by UTAH, in round 1 (pick 23 of the round).
What is Darius Bazley's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.6 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
