Eric
Bledsoe
SG · POR · Around average
- PAL
- 43
- WAR
- 1.1
- PTS
- 9.9
2021-22№ 70 / 121
Eric Bledsoe
Portland Trail BlazersBiography
- Team
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 214 lbs
- Born
- December 9, 1989 (36)
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, AL
- College
- Kentucky
- Draft
- 2010: Rd 1, Pk 18 (OKC)
- Experience
- 11th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- La Clippers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2018-19 – 2019-20 (2 seasons)
- 2017 18 Totals · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2013-14 – 2017-18 (5 seasons)
- La Clippers · 2010-11 – 2012-13 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | La Clippers | 54 | 29 | 25.2 | 3.6-8.7 | 42.1 | 0.9-3.0 | 31.3 | 1.6-2.2 |
| 2020-21 | New Orleans Pelicans | 71 | 70 | 29.7 | 4.3-10.3 | 42.1 | 1.7-5.0 | 34.1 | 1.9-2.7 |
| 2019-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | 61 | 61 | 27.0 | 5.5-11.5 | 47.5 | 1.2-3.5 | 34.4 | 2.8-3.5 |
| 2018-19 | Milwaukee Bucks | 78 | 78 | 29.1 | 6.0-12.4 | 48.4 | 1.6-4.8 | 32.9 | 2.3-3.0 |
| 2017-18 | 2017 18 Totals | 74 | 74 | 31.4 | 6.3-13.4 | 47.3 | 1.7-4.9 | 34.7 | 3.4-4.3 |
| 2017-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | 71 | 71 | 31.5 | 6.4-13.4 | 47.6 | 1.7-4.9 | 34.9 | 3.4-4.3 |
| 2017-18 | Phoenix Suns | 3 | 3 | 27.7 | 5.3-13.3 | 40.0 | 1.3-4.3 | 30.8 | 3.7-4.7 |
| 2016-17 | Phoenix Suns | 66 | 66 | 33.0 | 6.8-15.7 | 43.4 | 1.6-4.7 | 33.5 | 5.9-6.9 |
| 2015-16 | Phoenix Suns | 31 | 31 | 34.2 | 7.2-15.9 | 45.3 | 1.5-4.2 | 37.2 | 4.5-5.5 |
| 2014-15 | Phoenix Suns | 81 | 81 | 34.6 | 5.8-12.9 | 44.7 | 1.1-3.4 | 32.4 | 4.4-5.4 |
| 2013-14 | Phoenix Suns | 43 | 40 | 32.9 | 6.2-12.9 | 47.7 | 1.2-3.3 | 35.7 | 4.3-5.5 |
| 2012-13 | La Clippers | 76 | 12 | 20.4 | 3.3-7.5 | 44.5 | 0.4-1.0 | 39.7 | 1.4-1.8 |
| 2011-12 | La Clippers | 40 | 1 | 11.6 | 1.2-3.2 | 38.9 | 0.2-0.8 | 20.0 | 0.7-1.1 |
| 2010-11 | La Clippers | 81 | 25 | 22.7 | 2.5-6.0 | 42.4 | 0.4-1.4 | 27.6 | 1.2-1.6 |
Eric Bledsoe: our analysis
2021-22 season: 54 GP, 9.9 PTS, 3.4 REB, 4.2 AST, 1.3 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 1.1 (70th of 121) · PAL 43, around average.
In 2021-22, Eric Bledsoe, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 43 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.1 ranks 70th among 121 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: defense (89, among the best in the league). On the other hand, shooting (14, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (16, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+1.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.1).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
9.9
Rebounds
3.4
Assists
4.2
TS%
51.4 %
Usage
20.5 %
PER
12.5
WS/48
.047
On/off +/−
-2.3
Minutes
25.2
Games
54
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.0
80% of cases: -1.7 to 4.1
Points/game
9.0
Games
61
WAR 2021-22
1.1
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
↑ Slightly up (+14)
- 2021-221.1 WAR · 1.6 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-1 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
65
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 62
- SHT
- Shooting
- 56
- FIN
- Finishing
- 76
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 78
- BAL
- Ball security
- 61
- REB
- Rebounding
- 73
- DEF
- Defense
- 82
- DUR
- Durability
- 72
- EX
- Experience
- 87
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
14.0 pi
74th percentile
At the rim
62.3 %
35th percentile
Rim share
22.6 %
78th percentile
Midrange
28.6 %
14th percentile
Three-point
.313
18th percentile
3PA share
34.8 %
20th percentile
Corner threes
35.0 %
29th percentile
Free throws
.761
22th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | vs LAL | W 111-110 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-2 |
| Feb 1 | @ IND | L 122-116 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5-13 | 1-6 |
| Jan 30 | @ CHA | W 115-90 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Jan 29 | @ MIA | L 121-114 | 27 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 7-15 | 0-4 |
| Jan 27 | @ ORL | W 111-102 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5-14 | 2-7 |
| Jan 26 | @ WAS | W 116-115 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Jan 23 | @ NYK | L 110-102 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 22 | @ PHI | W 102-101 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-3 |
| Jan 20 | @ DEN | L 130-128 OT | 25 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-4 |
| Jan 17 | vs IND | W 139-133 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-2 |
Eric Bledsoe: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Eric Bledsoe average in 2021-22?
Eric Bledsoe averages 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in 54 games in 2021-22.
How old is Eric Bledsoe?
Eric Bledsoe is 36 years old: he was born on December 9, 1989.
How tall is Eric Bledsoe, and how much does he weigh?
Eric Bledsoe is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 214 lb (97 kg).
Where is Eric Bledsoe from?
United States: Eric Bledsoe was born in Birmingham, AL, in the United States.
What team does Eric Bledsoe play for?
Eric Bledsoe plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 5.
How good is Eric Bledsoe?
Eric Bledsoe produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 72nd of 121 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 43 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Eric Bledsoe a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 72nd of 121 players at his position in the NBA in 2021-22. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Eric Bledsoe drafted?
Eric Bledsoe was drafted in 2010 by OKC, in round 1 (pick 18 of the round).
What is Eric Bledsoe's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 1.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
