Isaiah
Thomas
G · PHX · Below average
- PAL
- 36
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 8.4
2021-22
Isaiah Thomas
#4G
Phoenix Suns
Biography
- Team
- Phoenix Suns
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 5' 9"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Born
- February 7, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- South Kent, CT
- College
- Washington
- Draft
- 2011: Rd 2, Pk 60 (SAC)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Phoenix Suns · 2023-24 (1 season)
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Washington Wizards · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2018-19 (1 season)
- 2017 18 Totals · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2015-16 – 2016-17 (2 seasons)
- 2014 15 Totals · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Sacramento Kings · 2011-12 – 2013-14 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Phoenix Suns | 6 | 0 | 3.2 | 0.5-1.7 | 30.0 | 0.3-0.7 | 50.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 22 | 1 | 15.1 | 3.0-7.6 | 40.1 | 1.3-3.8 | 33.7 | 1.0-1.2 |
| 2021-22 | Charlotte Hornets | 17 | 0 | 12.9 | 3.1-7.1 | 43.3 | 1.4-3.4 | 39.7 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Mavericks | 1 | 0 | 13.0 | 3.0-8.0 | 37.5 | 0.0-3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 4 | 1 | 25.3 | 3.0-9.8 | 30.8 | 1.3-5.5 | 22.7 | 2.0-2.8 |
| 2020-21 | New Orleans Pelicans | 3 | 0 | 16.0 | 3.0-9.0 | 33.3 | 1.0-4.0 | 25.0 | 0.7-0.7 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Wizards | 40 | 37 | 23.1 | 4.4-10.7 | 40.8 | 2.0-4.7 | 41.3 | 1.6-1.9 |
| 2018-19 | Denver Nuggets | 12 | 0 | 15.1 | 2.8-8.3 | 34.3 | 1.0-3.6 | 27.9 | 1.4-2.3 |
| 2017-18 | 2017 18 Totals | 32 | 15 | 26.9 | 4.9-13.2 | 37.3 | 1.7-5.9 | 29.3 | 3.7-4.1 |
| 2017-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | 17 | 1 | 26.8 | 5.1-13.4 | 38.3 | 1.9-5.9 | 32.7 | 3.4-3.7 |
| 2017-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 15 | 14 | 27.1 | 4.7-12.9 | 36.1 | 1.5-5.8 | 25.3 | 3.9-4.5 |
| 2016-17 | Boston Celtics | 76 | 76 | 33.8 | 9.0-19.4 | 46.3 | 3.2-8.5 | 37.9 | 7.8-8.5 |
| 2015-16 | Boston Celtics | 82 | 79 | 32.2 | 7.2-16.9 | 42.8 | 2.0-5.7 | 35.9 | 5.8-6.6 |
| 2014-15 | 2014 15 Totals | 67 | 1 | 25.8 | 5.0-11.9 | 42.1 | 1.9-5.2 | 37.3 | 4.5-5.2 |
| 2014-15 | Boston Celtics | 21 | 0 | 26.0 | 5.6-13.5 | 41.2 | 2.3-6.6 | 34.5 | 5.6-6.5 |
| 2014-15 | Phoenix Suns | 46 | 1 | 25.7 | 4.7-11.1 | 42.6 | 1.8-4.5 | 39.1 | 4.0-4.6 |
| 2013-14 | Sacramento Kings | 72 | 54 | 34.7 | 6.9-15.2 | 45.3 | 1.8-5.1 | 34.9 | 4.8-5.7 |
| 2012-13 | Sacramento Kings | 79 | 62 | 26.9 | 4.6-10.5 | 44.0 | 1.5-4.1 | 35.8 | 3.2-3.6 |
| 2011-12 | Sacramento Kings | 65 | 37 | 25.5 | 3.9-8.8 | 44.8 | 1.3-3.4 | 37.9 | 2.4-2.8 |
Isaiah Thomas: our analysis
2021-22 season: 22 GP, 8.4 PTS, 1.3 REB, 1.5 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 36, below average.
In 2021-22, Isaiah Thomas, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 36 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.5.
On the other hand, defense (22, well below average) and impact (25, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: defensive BPM (-2.6).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
8.4
Rebounds
1.3
Assists
1.5
TS%
51.6 %
Usage
24.8 %
PER
12.0
WS/48
.026
On/off +/−
-2.7
Minutes
15.1
Games
22
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.6 to 0.7
Points/game
7.6
Games
14
WAR 2021-22
-0.5
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
Outlook, age included
-15 · 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
68
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 76
- SHT
- Shooting
- 76
- FIN
- Finishing
- 68
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 74
- BAL
- Ball security
- 80
- REB
- Rebounding
- 68
- DEF
- Defense
- 63
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 84
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
17.5 pi
29th percentile
At the rim
57.1 %
8th percentile
Rim share
12.6 %
29th percentile
Midrange
54.5 %
97th percentile
Three-point
.337
34th percentile
3PA share
49.7 %
57th percentile
Corner threes
35.0 %
29th percentile
Free throws
.846
63th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20Playoffs | @ MIN | L 120-95 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Apr 14 | @ MIN | W 125-106 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Apr 10 | vs LAC | L 105-92 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 6 | vs MIN | W 97-87 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 4 | vs CLE | W 122-101 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 30 | @ OKC | L 128-103 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 21 | vs PHI | W 115-102 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Isaiah Thomas: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Isaiah Thomas average in 2021-22?
Isaiah Thomas averages 8.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 22 games in 2021-22.
How old is Isaiah Thomas?
Isaiah Thomas is 37 years old: he was born on February 7, 1989.
How tall is Isaiah Thomas, and how much does he weigh?
Isaiah Thomas is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Isaiah Thomas from?
United States: Isaiah Thomas was born in South Kent, CT, in the United States.
What team does Isaiah Thomas play for?
Isaiah Thomas plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, at G, wearing number 4.
How good is Isaiah Thomas?
Isaiah Thomas produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 36 out of 100: below average for his position.
Where was Isaiah Thomas drafted?
Isaiah Thomas was drafted in 2011 by SAC, in round 2 (pick 60 of the round).
What is Isaiah Thomas's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
