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David

Duke Jr.

G · PHX · Below average

PAL
25
WAR
-0.5
PTS
4.7

2021-22

David Duke Jr.

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Biography

Team
Phoenix Suns
Position
Guard
Height
6' 4"
Weight
204 lbs
Born
October 13, 1999 (27)
Birthplace
Providence, RI
College
Providence
Experience
4th Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • San Antonio Spurs · 2023-24 – 2024-25 (2 seasons)
  • Brooklyn Nets · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2024-25San Antonio Spurs605.71.0-2.342.90.5-1.050.00.2-0.3
2023-24San Antonio Spurs4012.82.5-4.555.60.8-1.550.00.8-0.8
2022-23Brooklyn Nets2309.91.6-3.446.20.0-0.58.30.5-0.7
2021-22Brooklyn Nets22715.51.8-4.936.10.4-1.724.30.8-1.0

David Duke Jr.: our analysis

2021-22 season: 22 GP, 4.7 PTS, 3.0 REB, 0.8 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 25, below average.

In 2021-22, David Duke Jr., 27, posts a PAL Rating of 25 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.5.

His strengths: rebounding (92, among the best in the league) and defense (64, above average). On the other hand, scoring (12, among the weakest in the league) and impact (29, below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-3.0).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards

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Points

4.7

Rebounds

3.0

Assists

0.8

TS%

44.4 %

Usage

15.9 %

PER

10.0

WS/48

.048

On/off +/−

-3.1

Minutes

15.5

Games

22

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

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.0

Points/game

5.0

Games

22

WAR 2021-22

-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)

  • 2021-22-0.5 WAR

Outlook, age included

+25 · 22 y.o. · usually still improving

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

63

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
60
SHT
Shooting
70
FIN
Finishing
65
PLY
Playmaking
70
BAL
Ball security
82
REB
Rebounding
88
DEF
Defense
78
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
—
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

Impact29
Scoring12
Playmaking38
Shooting31
Rebounding92
Defense64

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.2
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.9
Offensive BPM-3.0
Defensive BPM-0.9
Win Shares+0.3

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

10.6 pi

96th percentile

At the rim

50.0 %

1th percentile

Rim share

46.3 %

100th percentile

Midrange

50.0 %

92th percentile

Three-point

.243

2th percentile

3PA share

34.3 %

17th percentile

Corner threes

30.0 %

10th percentile

Free throws

.810

42th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 12@ PHXL 117-9812811103-62-4
Apr 9@ LACL 122-1174310001-11-1
Mar 3vs OKCL 146-1322011000-00-0
Feb 22vs DETL 125-1103200001-20-0
Feb 4@ MEML 128-1094020000-10-0
Nov 7@ HOUL 127-1008302001-40-1

David Duke Jr.: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does David Duke Jr. average in 2021-22?

David Duke Jr. averages 4.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game in 22 games in 2021-22.

How old is David Duke Jr.?

David Duke Jr. is 27 years old: he was born on October 13, 1999.

How tall is David Duke Jr., and how much does he weigh?

David Duke Jr. is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).

Where is David Duke Jr. from?

United States: David Duke Jr. was born in Providence, RI, in the United States.

What team does David Duke Jr. play for?

David Duke Jr. plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, at G, wearing number 7.

How good is David Duke Jr.?

David Duke Jr. produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 25 out of 100: below average for his position.

What is David Duke Jr.'s projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Phoenix Suns teammates

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