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Isaiah

Roby

PF · undefined · Very poor

PAL
16
WAR
-0.8
PTS
4.1

2022-23

Isaiah Roby

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Biography

Team
Ulm
Position
Power Forward
Height
6' 8"
Weight
230 lbs
Born
February 3, 1998 (28)
Birthplace
Dixon, IL
College
Nebraska
Draft
2019: Rd 2, Pk 45 (DET)
Experience
3rd Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • San Antonio Spurs · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2019-20 – 2021-22 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-23San Antonio Spurs42211.31.6-3.743.20.4-1.430.00.5-1.0
2021-22Oklahoma City Thunder452821.13.7-7.251.41.0-2.244.41.7-2.6
2020-21Oklahoma City Thunder613423.43.4-7.048.30.5-1.829.41.4-1.9
2019-20Oklahoma City Thunder303.70.0-0.30.00.0-0.00.00.0-0.0

Isaiah Roby: our analysis

2022-23 season: 42 GP, 4.1 PTS, 2.5 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 16, very poor.

In 2022-23, Isaiah Roby, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 16 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.

His strengths: rebounding (74, above average). On the other hand, impact (7, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (8, 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 (-4.0).

A marked decline: his PAL was 77 in 2021-22, against 16 now; his WAR went from 1.6 to -0.8.

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Forwards

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Points

4.1

Rebounds

2.5

Assists

0.9

TS%

49.7 %

Usage

17.8 %

PER

9.3

WS/48

-0.011

On/off +/−

-1.9

Minutes

11.3

Games

42

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

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -1.2 to 1.2

Points/game

4.2

Games

43

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)

  • 2021-221.6 WAR · 3.4 per 2,000 min
  • 2022-23-0.8 WAR

Outlook, age included

+25 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving

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

68

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
68
SHT
Shooting
64
FIN
Finishing
78
PLY
Playmaking
78
BAL
Ball security
59
REB
Rebounding
85
DEF
Defense
80
DUR
Durability
47
EX
Experience
55
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

Impact7
Scoring18
Playmaking40
Shooting8
Rebounding74
Defense52

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.3
BPM (per 100 possessions)-4.6
Offensive BPM-4.0
Defensive BPM-0.6
Win Shares-0.1

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

13.1 pi

66th percentile

At the rim

70.7 %

54th percentile

Rim share

26.5 %

60th percentile

Midrange

28.6 %

25th percentile

Three-point

.300

11th percentile

3PA share

38.7 %

43th percentile

Corner threes

36.4 %

42th percentile

Free throws

.488

1th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2022-23SAS4.1-0.8166849.7.30038.7
2021-22OKC10.11.6778160.7.44430.7

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Feb 14@ CLEL 117-1096010000-00-0
Feb 12@ ATLL 125-10620461112-70-2
Feb 11@ DETL 138-131 2OT25341101-70-2
Feb 9@ TORL 112-9819831203-71-3
Feb 7@ CHIL 128-10415841003-60-2
Feb 4vs PHIL 137-12510411102-40-1
Feb 2vs SACL 119-1098510002-21-1
Jan 31vs WASL 127-1062010000-20-0
Jan 27@ LACL 138-100211472005-92-2
Jan 24@ PORL 147-1276330001-20-0

Isaiah Roby: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Isaiah Roby average in 2022-23?

Isaiah Roby averages 4.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 42 games in 2022-23.

How old is Isaiah Roby?

Isaiah Roby is 28 years old: he was born on February 3, 1998.

How tall is Isaiah Roby, and how much does he weigh?

Isaiah Roby is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).

Where is Isaiah Roby from?

United States: Isaiah Roby was born in Dixon, IL, in the United States.

What team does Isaiah Roby play for?

Isaiah Roby plays for the Ulm in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 15.

How good is Isaiah Roby?

Isaiah Roby produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 16 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is Isaiah Roby getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 77 in 2021-22 to 16 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Isaiah Roby drafted?

Isaiah Roby was drafted in 2019 by DET, in round 2 (pick 45 of the round).

What is Isaiah Roby's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Ulm teammates

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