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Devonte'

Graham

PG · POR · Below average

PAL
30
WAR
-0.3
PTS
5.0

2023-24

Devonte' Graham

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Biography

Team
Portland Trail Blazers
Position
Point Guard
Height
6' 1"
Weight
195 lbs
Born
February 22, 1995 (31)
Birthplace
Raleigh, NC
College
Kansas
Draft
2018: Rd 2, Pk 34 (ATL)
Experience
6th Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • San Antonio Spurs · 2023-24 (1 season)
  • 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • San Antonio Spurs · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • New Orleans Pelicans · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
  • Charlotte Hornets · 2018-19 – 2020-21 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2023-24San Antonio Spurs23013.61.7-4.735.21.1-3.630.10.6-0.7
2022-232022 23 Totals73818.32.2-5.937.41.6-4.635.21.3-1.8
2022-23San Antonio Spurs20826.43.8-10.038.02.7-7.435.82.7-3.6
2022-23New Orleans Pelicans53015.31.6-4.436.81.2-3.634.70.8-1.1
2021-22New Orleans Pelicans766328.43.9-10.736.32.5-7.434.11.6-1.8
2020-21Charlotte Hornets554430.24.6-12.237.73.3-8.737.52.4-2.9
2019-20Charlotte Hornets635335.15.8-15.338.23.5-9.337.33.0-3.7
2018-19Charlotte Hornets46314.71.6-4.734.30.7-2.628.10.8-1.0

Devonte' Graham: our analysis

2023-24 season: 23 GP, 5.0 PTS, 1.6 REB, 2.1 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 30, below average.

In 2023-24, Devonte' Graham, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 30 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.

On the other hand, scoring (24, well below average) and impact (37, 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).

A slight dip from 2022-23, when his PAL was 33; his WAR went from 1.6 to -0.3.

Advanced stats, 2023-24 Guards

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Points

5.0

Rebounds

1.6

Assists

2.1

TS%

49.5 %

Usage

17.8 %

PER

9.4

WS/48

.018

On/off +/−

+11.7

Minutes

13.6

Games

23

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

2024-25 projection

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Projected WAR

0.6

80% of cases: -0.8 to 2.2

Points/game

5.0

Games

43

WAR 2023-24

-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 (0)

  • 2021-221.4 WAR · 1.3 per 2,000 min
  • 2022-231.6 WAR · 2.4 per 2,000 min
  • 2023-24-0.3 WAR

Outlook, age included

0 · 28 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2023-24

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

56

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
60
SHT
Shooting
71
FIN
Finishing
62
PLY
Playmaking
76
BAL
Ball security
79
REB
Rebounding
60
DEF
Defense
68
DUR
Durability
51
EX
Experience
66
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, 2023-24

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

Impact37
Scoring24
Playmaking51
Shooting40
Rebounding43
Defense41

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.9
Offensive BPM-3.0
Defensive BPM-0.9
Win Shares+0.1

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

21.9 pi

1th percentile

At the rim

66.7 %

47th percentile

Rim share

8.3 %

7th percentile

Midrange

50.0 %

92th percentile

Three-point

.301

7th percentile

3PA share

76.9 %

99th percentile

Corner threes

25.0 %

2th percentile

Free throws

.813

44th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2023-24SAS5.0-0.3305649.5.30176.9
2022-23SAS7.41.6337155.2.35278.4
2021-22NOP11.91.4337051.4.34169.1

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 14vs DETW 123-95191212004-84-7
Apr 13vs DENW 121-120321145004-112-7
Apr 11@ OKCL 127-8921231001-70-4
Apr 10@ MEMW 102-8721304011-61-6
Apr 7vs PHIL 133-126 2OT35936003-112-9
Apr 6@ NOPW 111-109252025306-154-12
Apr 3@ DENL 110-10519223101-50-4
Mar 31vs GSWL 117-11318612002-42-4
Mar 24vs PHXL 131-1069622102-61-5
Mar 13vs HOUL 103-1014000000-10-1

Devonte' Graham: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Devonte' Graham average in 2023-24?

Devonte' Graham averages 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 23 games in 2023-24.

How old is Devonte' Graham?

Devonte' Graham is 31 years old: he was born on February 22, 1995.

How tall is Devonte' Graham, and how much does he weigh?

Devonte' Graham is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).

Where is Devonte' Graham from?

United States: Devonte' Graham was born in Raleigh, NC, in the United States.

What team does Devonte' Graham play for?

Devonte' Graham plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 18.

How good is Devonte' Graham?

Devonte' Graham produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 30 out of 100: below average for his position.

Is Devonte' Graham getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 33 in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Devonte' Graham drafted?

Devonte' Graham was drafted in 2018 by ATL, in round 2 (pick 34 of the round).

What is Devonte' Graham's projection for 2024-25?

Our projection has him at 0.6 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Portland Trail Blazers teammates

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