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Goran

Dragic

PG · MIL · Very poor

PAL
8
WAR
-1.1
PTS
6.3

2022-23

Goran Dragic

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Biography

Team
Milwaukee Bucks
Position
Point Guard
Height
6' 3"
Weight
190 lbs
Born
May 6, 1986 (40)
Birthplace
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Draft
2008: Rd 2, Pk 45 (SA)
Experience
14th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Chicago Bulls · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Brooklyn Nets · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Toronto Raptors · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Miami Heat · 2015-16 – 2020-21 (6 seasons)
  • 2014 15 Totals · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • Miami Heat · 2014-15 (1 season)
  • Phoenix Suns · 2012-13 – 2014-15 (3 seasons)
  • Houston Rockets · 2011-12 (1 season)
  • 2010 11 Totals · 2010-11 (1 season)
  • Houston Rockets · 2010-11 (1 season)
  • Phoenix Suns · 2008-09 – 2010-11 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-232022 23 Totals58015.02.4-5.842.10.9-2.535.90.5-0.8
2022-23Milwaukee Bucks7011.92.0-5.138.91.0-2.441.20.6-0.6
2022-23Chicago Bulls51015.42.5-5.942.50.9-2.535.20.5-0.8
2021-222021 22 Totals21823.72.7-7.237.70.8-3.025.41.3-1.6
2021-22Brooklyn Nets16625.52.8-7.337.60.8-3.124.51.1-1.4
2021-22Toronto Raptors5218.02.6-6.838.20.8-2.828.62.0-2.0
2020-21Miami Heat501126.74.8-11.143.21.8-4.937.32.0-2.4
2019-20Miami Heat59328.25.4-12.344.12.1-5.736.73.2-4.2
2018-19Miami Heat362227.55.0-12.041.31.6-4.634.82.2-2.8
2017-18Miami Heat757531.76.5-14.345.01.5-4.037.02.9-3.6
2016-17Miami Heat737333.77.3-15.447.51.6-4.040.54.1-5.2
2015-16Miami Heat727232.85.8-12.247.70.9-2.831.21.7-2.3
2014-152014 15 Totals787833.86.4-12.850.11.2-3.334.72.3-3.0
2014-15Miami Heat262634.86.2-12.450.20.9-2.832.93.2-4.0
2014-15Phoenix Suns525233.46.5-13.150.11.3-3.635.51.9-2.5
2013-14Phoenix Suns767535.17.3-14.450.51.6-3.940.84.2-5.5
2012-13Phoenix Suns777733.55.2-11.844.31.1-3.631.93.2-4.2
2011-12Houston Rockets662826.54.2-9.146.21.0-3.133.72.3-2.9
2010-112010 11 Totals70517.62.7-6.343.50.8-2.236.11.2-1.9
2010-11Houston Rockets22317.22.7-5.747.21.3-2.551.91.1-1.6
2010-11Phoenix Suns48217.82.8-6.642.10.6-2.127.71.2-2.0
2009-10Phoenix Suns80218.02.8-6.145.20.9-2.439.41.5-2.0
2008-09Phoenix Suns55113.21.6-4.139.30.4-1.037.00.9-1.2

Goran Dragic: our analysis

2022-23 season: 58 GP, 6.3 PTS, 1.4 REB, 2.6 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -1.1 · PAL 8, very poor.

In 2022-23, Goran Dragic, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.1.

On the other hand, defense (6, among the weakest in the league) and impact (9, 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: offensive BPM (-2.1).

A marked decline: his PAL was 21 in 2021-22, against 8 now; his WAR went from -0.5 to -1.1.

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards

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Points

6.3

Rebounds

1.4

Assists

2.6

TS%

51.4 %

Usage

21.1 %

PER

10.3

WS/48

.025

On/off +/−

-1.8

Minutes

15.0

Games

58

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

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.2

80% of cases: -1.1 to 1.2

Points/game

5.4

Games

43

WAR 2022-23

-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

→ Stable (0)

  • 2021-22-0.5 WAR
  • 2022-23-1.1 WAR · -2.5 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-30 · 36 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

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

Player ratings, 2022-23

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

OV · Overall

44

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
64
SHT
Shooting
71
FIN
Finishing
58
PLY
Playmaking
80
BAL
Ball security
61
REB
Rebounding
69
DEF
Defense
57
DUR
Durability
55
EX
Experience
94
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, 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

Impact9
Scoring25
Playmaking61
Shooting26
Rebounding24
Defense6

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.4
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.9
Offensive BPM-2.1
Defensive BPM-1.8
Win Shares+0.4

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

16.6 pi

36th percentile

At the rim

61.3 %

20th percentile

Rim share

18.5 %

55th percentile

Midrange

56.0 %

95th percentile

Three-point

.359

42th percentile

3PA share

43.3 %

44th percentile

Corner threes

48.1 %

86th percentile

Free throws

.689

4th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2022-23MIL6.3-1.184451.4.35943.3
2021-22BKN7.5-0.5215947.4.25441.7

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 22Playoffs@ MIAL 121-994201000-20-1
Apr 20Playoffsvs MIAW 138-1223200000-00-0
Apr 9@ TORL 121-105211431007-120-2
Apr 8vs MEML 137-114261464004-114-8
Apr 4@ WASW 140-12814213000-30-1
Apr 3vs PHIW 117-1041000000-20-2
Mar 30vs BOSL 140-997921103-53-3
Mar 29@ INDW 149-1365000100-10-0
Mar 27@ DETW 126-1179003000-20-1
Feb 14vs ORLL 100-9111201000-20-2

Goran Dragic: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Goran Dragic average in 2022-23?

Goran Dragic averages 6.3 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 58 games in 2022-23.

How old is Goran Dragic?

Goran Dragic is 40 years old: he was born on May 6, 1986.

How tall is Goran Dragic, and how much does he weigh?

Goran Dragic is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).

Where is Goran Dragic from?

Slovenia: Goran Dragic was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

What team does Goran Dragic play for?

Goran Dragic plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 31.

How good is Goran Dragic?

Goran Dragic produced -1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is Goran Dragic getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 21 in 2021-22 to 8 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Goran Dragic drafted?

Goran Dragic was drafted in 2008 by SA, in round 2 (pick 45 of the round).

What is Goran Dragic's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Milwaukee Bucks teammates

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