David
Nwaba
SF · OKC · Around average
- PAL
- 57
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 5.1
2021-22
David Nwaba
Oklahoma City ThunderBiography
- Team
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Position
- Small Forward
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 219 lbs
- Born
- January 14, 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, CA
- College
- Cal Poly
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Houston Rockets · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Chicago Bulls · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2016-17 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Houston Rockets | 46 | 4 | 13.2 | 1.8-3.8 | 48.3 | 0.3-1.1 | 30.6 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2020-21 | Houston Rockets | 30 | 9 | 22.6 | 3.5-7.3 | 48.6 | 0.6-2.1 | 27.0 | 1.6-2.3 |
| 2019-20 | Brooklyn Nets | 20 | 0 | 13.4 | 1.9-3.6 | 52.1 | 0.6-1.4 | 42.9 | 0.9-1.4 |
| 2018-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 51 | 14 | 19.3 | 2.5-5.1 | 48.1 | 0.5-1.5 | 32.0 | 1.1-1.7 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Bulls | 70 | 21 | 23.5 | 2.9-6.0 | 47.8 | 0.3-0.7 | 34.6 | 1.9-2.9 |
| 2016-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | 20 | 2 | 19.9 | 2.4-4.1 | 58.0 | 0.1-0.3 | 20.0 | 1.3-2.0 |
David Nwaba: our analysis
2021-22 season: 46 GP, 5.1 PTS, 3.3 REB, 0.8 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 57, around average.
In 2021-22, David Nwaba, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 57 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.5.
His strengths: rebounding (80, well above average) and defense (74, above average). On the other hand, shooting (23, well below average) and scoring (38, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-0.6).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
5.1
Rebounds
3.3
Assists
0.8
TS%
56.7 %
Usage
15.8 %
PER
15.3
WS/48
.105
On/off +/−
-0.4
Minutes
13.2
Games
46
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.7
80% of cases: -0.5 to 1.8
Points/game
4.8
Games
40
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 (+1)
- 2021-220.5 WAR · 1.6 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+1 · 29 y.o. · prime years
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
68
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 69
- SHT
- Shooting
- 62
- FIN
- Finishing
- 75
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 82
- REB
- Rebounding
- 81
- DEF
- Defense
- 81
- DUR
- Durability
- 45
- 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, 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
9.0 pi
94th percentile
At the rim
65.6 %
24th percentile
Rim share
51.1 %
97th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.306
15th percentile
3PA share
27.8 %
21th percentile
Corner threes
30.0 %
14th percentile
Free throws
.716
28th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | vs ATL | L 130-114 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 20 | vs MEM | L 122-98 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 13 | @ NOP | L 130-105 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-6 | 2-2 |
| Mar 12 | vs DAL | L 113-100 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Mar 10 | vs LAL | W 139-130 OT | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 8 | @ MIA | L 123-106 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Mar 3 | vs UTA | L 132-127 OT | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Mar 2 | vs LAC | L 113-100 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 18 | @ LAC | L 142-111 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Feb 17 | @ PHX | L 124-121 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
David Nwaba: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does David Nwaba average in 2021-22?
David Nwaba averages 5.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game in 46 games in 2021-22.
How old is David Nwaba?
David Nwaba is 33 years old: he was born on January 14, 1993.
How tall is David Nwaba, and how much does he weigh?
David Nwaba is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is David Nwaba from?
United States: David Nwaba was born in Los Angeles, CA, in the United States.
What team does David Nwaba play for?
David Nwaba plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 11.
How good is David Nwaba?
David Nwaba produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 57 out of 100: around average for his position.
What is David Nwaba's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.7 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
