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Ignas

Brazdeikis

SF · ORL · Very poor

PAL
3
WAR
-0.8
PTS
5.0

2021-22

Ignas Brazdeikis

#17SFOrlando Magic logoOrlando Magic

Biography

Team
Orlando Magic
Position
Small Forward
Height
6' 6"
Weight
221 lbs
Born
January 8, 1999 (27)
Birthplace
Kaunas, Lithuania
College
Michigan
Draft
2019: Rd 2, Pk 47 (SAC)
Experience
Rookie
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Orlando Magic · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Orlando Magic · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Philadelphia 76ers · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • New York Knicks · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Orlando Magic42112.81.9-4.543.10.6-2.131.00.5-0.8
2020-212020 21 Totals13019.22.7-6.442.20.8-2.239.30.8-1.1
2020-21Orlando Magic8029.34.4-9.944.31.4-3.440.71.0-1.5
2020-21Philadelphia 76ers108.00.0-3.00.00.0-1.00.00.0-0.0
2020-21New York Knicks401.80.0-0.30.00.0-0.00.00.5-0.5
2019-20New York Knicks905.90.7-2.427.30.1-1.011.10.4-0.6

Ignas Brazdeikis: our analysis

2021-22 season: 42 GP, 5.0 PTS, 1.7 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 3, very poor.

In 2021-22, Ignas Brazdeikis, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 3 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.

His strengths: playmaking (63, above average). On the other hand, impact (4, among the weakest in the league) and defense (14, 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 (-2.7).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards

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Points

5.0

Rebounds

1.7

Assists

0.9

TS%

52.0 %

Usage

17.7 %

PER

10.2

WS/48

.041

On/off +/−

-8.8

Minutes

12.8

Games

42

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

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.2

80% of cases: -0.8 to 0.7

Points/game

5.4

Games

30

WAR 2021-22

-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)

  • 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -3.0 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

+25 · 23 y.o. · usually still improving

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

45

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
67
SHT
Shooting
69
FIN
Finishing
61
PLY
Playmaking
78
BAL
Ball security
81
REB
Rebounding
69
DEF
Defense
59
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
47
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

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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

Impact4
Scoring30
Playmaking63
Shooting30
Rebounding32
Defense14

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.3
BPM (per 100 possessions)-4.3
Offensive BPM-2.7
Defensive BPM-1.6
Win Shares+0.5

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

50th percentile

At the rim

63.6 %

15th percentile

Rim share

29.3 %

66th percentile

Midrange

66.7 %

99th percentile

Three-point

.310

18th percentile

3PA share

46.3 %

65th percentile

Corner threes

31.0 %

15th percentile

Free throws

.656

7th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 10vs MIAW 125-111251553006-101-5
Apr 7@ CHAL 128-101311251114-151-7
Apr 5vs CLEW 120-115362062008-162-6
Apr 3vs NYKL 118-88371343105-123-6
Apr 1vs TORL 102-89211321005-73-5
Mar 30@ WASL 127-110191020004-82-4
Mar 28@ CLEL 107-101231340006-100-3
Mar 24@ OKCL 118-10223312001-81-5
Mar 20vs OKCW 90-856001000-10-1
Mar 17vs DETL 134-12016720003-41-2

Ignas Brazdeikis: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Ignas Brazdeikis average in 2021-22?

Ignas Brazdeikis averages 5.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 42 games in 2021-22.

How old is Ignas Brazdeikis?

Ignas Brazdeikis is 27 years old: he was born on January 8, 1999.

How tall is Ignas Brazdeikis, and how much does he weigh?

Ignas Brazdeikis is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).

Where is Ignas Brazdeikis from?

Lithuania: Ignas Brazdeikis was born in Kaunas, Lithuania.

What team does Ignas Brazdeikis play for?

Ignas Brazdeikis plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 17.

How good is Ignas Brazdeikis?

Ignas Brazdeikis produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 3 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Ignas Brazdeikis drafted?

Ignas Brazdeikis was drafted in 2019 by SAC, in round 2 (pick 47 of the round).

What is Ignas Brazdeikis's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Orlando Magic teammates

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