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Enes

Freedom

C · HOU · Below average

PAL
34
WAR
0.3
PTS
3.7

2021-22

Enes Freedom

#13CHouston Rockets logoHouston Rockets

Biography

Team
Houston Rockets
Position
Center
Height
6' 10"
Weight
250 lbs
Born
May 20, 1992 (34)
Birthplace
Zurich, Switzerland
College
Kentucky
Draft
2011: Rd 1, Pk 3 (UTAH)
Experience
10th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Boston Celtics · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Portland Trail Blazers · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Boston Celtics · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Portland Trail Blazers · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • New York Knicks · 2017-18 – 2018-19 (2 seasons)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2015-16 – 2016-17 (2 seasons)
  • 2014 15 Totals · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • Utah Jazz · 2011-12 – 2014-15 (4 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Boston Celtics35111.71.5-2.852.60.1-0.140.00.7-0.8
2020-21Portland Trail Blazers723524.44.7-7.860.40.0-0.125.01.8-2.3
2019-20Boston Celtics58716.93.4-6.057.20.0-0.114.31.2-1.7
2018-192018 19 Totals673124.55.6-10.254.90.1-0.529.42.3-2.9
2018-19Portland Trail Blazers23822.35.4-9.357.70.1-0.525.02.2-3.0
2018-19New York Knicks442325.65.7-10.653.60.2-0.531.82.4-2.9
2017-18New York Knicks717125.85.9-10.059.20.0-0.00.02.2-2.6
2016-17Oklahoma City Thunder72021.35.6-10.254.50.1-0.513.23.1-4.0
2015-16Oklahoma City Thunder82121.05.0-8.857.60.1-0.347.62.4-3.1
2014-152014 15 Totals757428.56.4-12.451.90.2-0.635.62.4-3.1
2014-15Oklahoma City Thunder262631.17.5-13.356.60.1-0.275.03.5-4.5
2014-15Utah Jazz494827.15.8-11.949.10.3-0.831.71.9-2.4
2013-14Utah Jazz803726.75.2-10.749.10.0-0.00.01.9-2.6
2012-13Utah Jazz70215.42.9-5.454.40.0-0.0100.01.3-1.7
2011-12Utah Jazz66013.21.8-3.649.60.0-0.00.01.1-1.6

Enes Freedom: our analysis

2021-22 season: 35 GP, 3.7 PTS, 4.6 REB, 0.2 AST, 0.1 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 34, below average.

In 2021-22, Enes Freedom, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 34 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.3.

His strengths: rebounding (79, well above average) and shooting (62, above average). On the other hand, playmaking (11, among the weakest in the league) and defense (26, below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.2).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers

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Points

3.7

Rebounds

4.6

Assists

0.2

TS%

58.5 %

Usage

13.9 %

PER

15.0

WS/48

.160

On/off +/−

+1.4

Minutes

11.7

Games

35

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

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

1.6

80% of cases: -0.2 to 3.4

Points/game

3.5

Games

50

WAR 2021-22

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)

  • 2021-220.3 WAR

Outlook, age included

0 · 29 y.o. · prime years

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

61

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
70
SHT
Shooting
77
FIN
Finishing
62
PLY
Playmaking
61
BAL
Ball security
75
REB
Rebounding
89
DEF
Defense
35
DUR
Durability
59
EX
Experience
84
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

Impact38
Scoring26
Playmaking11
Shooting62
Rebounding79
Defense26

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-1.4
Offensive BPM-1.2
Defensive BPM-0.2
Win Shares+1.4

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

4.4 pi

72th percentile

At the rim

53.7 %

0th percentile

Rim share

55.7 %

72th percentile

Midrange

100.0 %

100th percentile

Three-point

.400

90th percentile

3PA share

5.2 %

38th percentile

Corner threes

100.0 %

98th percentile

Free throws

.857

98th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Feb 9@ BKNW 126-91127122003-61-1
Feb 5@ DETW 102-932000000-10-0
Feb 1vs MIAW 122-923210000-00-0
Jan 26vs SACW 128-7512040000-20-0
Jan 23@ WASW 116-873010000-00-0
Jan 22vs PORL 109-1053000000-10-0
Jan 20vs CHAL 111-10219530011-10-0
Jan 17vs NOPW 104-9223251020-10-0
Jan 16vs CHIW 114-1128510002-20-0
Jan 15@ PHIL 111-9914011000-00-0

Enes Freedom: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Enes Freedom average in 2021-22?

Enes Freedom averages 3.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game in 35 games in 2021-22.

How old is Enes Freedom?

Enes Freedom is 34 years old: he was born on May 20, 1992.

How tall is Enes Freedom, and how much does he weigh?

Enes Freedom is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).

Where is Enes Freedom from?

Switzerland: Enes Freedom was born in Zurich, Switzerland.

What team does Enes Freedom play for?

Enes Freedom plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA, at C, wearing number 13.

How good is Enes Freedom?

Enes Freedom produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 34 out of 100: below average for his position.

Where was Enes Freedom drafted?

Enes Freedom was drafted in 2011 by UTAH, in round 1 (pick 3 of the round).

What is Enes Freedom's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 1.6 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Houston Rockets teammates

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