
David
Duke Jr.
G · PHX · Below average
- PAL
- 25
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 4.7
2021-22
David Duke Jr.
#7G
Phoenix Suns
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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | San Antonio Spurs | 6 | 0 | 5.7 | 1.0-2.3 | 42.9 | 0.5-1.0 | 50.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2023-24 | San Antonio Spurs | 4 | 0 | 12.8 | 2.5-4.5 | 55.6 | 0.8-1.5 | 50.0 | 0.8-0.8 |
| 2022-23 | Brooklyn Nets | 23 | 0 | 9.9 | 1.6-3.4 | 46.2 | 0.0-0.5 | 8.3 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2021-22 | Brooklyn Nets | 22 | 7 | 15.5 | 1.8-4.9 | 36.1 | 0.4-1.7 | 24.3 | 0.8-1.0 |
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
NBA stats →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
NBA trends →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
All ratings →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?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
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
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | @ PHX | L 117-98 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Apr 9 | @ LAC | L 122-117 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Mar 3 | vs OKC | L 146-132 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 22 | vs DET | L 125-110 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 4 | @ MEM | L 128-109 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Nov 7 | @ HOU | L 127-100 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
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.






