Duane
Washington Jr.
PG · CHA · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- -0.8
- PTS
- 7.9
2022-23
Duane Washington Jr.
#98PG
Charlotte Hornets
Biography
- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Position
- Point Guard
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Born
- March 24, 2000 (26)
- Birthplace
- Grand Rapids, MI
- College
- Ohio State
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Phoenix Suns · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2021-22 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Phoenix Suns | 31 | 3 | 12.7 | 3.0-8.3 | 36.7 | 1.3-3.6 | 36.0 | 0.5-0.8 |
| 2021-22 | Indiana Pacers | 48 | 7 | 20.2 | 3.6-8.9 | 40.5 | 1.7-4.5 | 37.7 | 1.0-1.3 |
Duane Washington Jr.: our analysis
2022-23 season: 31 GP, 7.9 PTS, 1.2 REB, 2.0 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2022-23, Duane Washington Jr., 26, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.
His strengths: playmaking (69, above average). On the other hand, impact (7, among the weakest in the league) and defense (11, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: defensive BPM (-2.8).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 5 in 2021-22 to 18; his WAR went from -1.9 to -0.8.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
7.9
Rebounds
1.2
Assists
2.0
TS%
45.8 %
Usage
32.5 %
PER
9.3
WS/48
-0.065
On/off +/−
-6.2
Minutes
12.7
Games
31
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.5
80% of cases: -1.3 to 0.7
Points/game
8.5
Games
38
WAR 2022-23
-0.8
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)
- 2021-22-1.9 WAR · -3.9 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.8 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, 2022-23
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
47
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 71
- SHT
- Shooting
- 75
- FIN
- Finishing
- 35
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 74
- BAL
- Ball security
- 76
- REB
- Rebounding
- 61
- DEF
- Defense
- 49
- DUR
- Durability
- 44
- 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, 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
16.8 pi
35th percentile
At the rim
46.7 %
0th percentile
Rim share
11.7 %
18th percentile
Midrange
36.7 %
27th percentile
Three-point
.360
43th percentile
3PA share
43.4 %
45th percentile
Corner threes
33.3 %
19th percentile
Free throws
.667
4th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | PHX | 7.9 | -0.8 | 18 | 47 | 45.8 | .360 | 43.4 |
| 2021-22 | IND | 9.9 | -1.9 | 5 | 55 | 52.1 | .377 | 50.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | vs DAL | L 99-95 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Jan 25 | vs CHA | W 128-97 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Jan 22 | vs IND | W 112-107 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3-13 | 3-6 |
| Jan 20 | vs BKN | W 117-112 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Jan 14 | @ MIN | L 121-116 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-11 | 0-2 |
| Jan 12 | @ DEN | L 126-97 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3-14 | 1-6 |
| Jan 11 | @ GSW | W 125-113 | 27 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6-17 | 5-9 |
| Jan 9 | vs CLE | L 112-98 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9-18 | 5-6 |
| Jan 7 | vs MIA | L 104-96 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5-18 | 1-6 |
| Jan 5 | @ CLE | L 90-88 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
Duane Washington Jr.: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Duane Washington Jr. average in 2022-23?
Duane Washington Jr. averages 7.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in 31 games in 2022-23.
How old is Duane Washington Jr.?
Duane Washington Jr. is 26 years old: he was born on March 24, 2000.
How tall is Duane Washington Jr., and how much does he weigh?
Duane Washington Jr. is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Duane Washington Jr. from?
United States: Duane Washington Jr. was born in Grand Rapids, MI, in the United States.
What team does Duane Washington Jr. play for?
Duane Washington Jr. plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 98.
How good is Duane Washington Jr.?
Duane Washington Jr. produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Duane Washington Jr. getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 5 in 2021-22 to 18 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Duane Washington Jr.'s projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.5 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
