Ish

Wainright

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#12

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Ish

Wainright

F · PHX · Around average

PAL: 55
WAR: 0.5
PTS: 4.2

2022-23

Ish Wainright

#12FPhoenix Suns

Biography

Team: Phoenix Suns
Position: Forward
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 250 lbs
Born: September 12, 1994 (32)
Birthplace: Kansas City, MO
College: Baylor
Experience: 2nd Season
Status: Free Agent

Career history

2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
Portland Trail Blazers · 2023-24 (1 season)
Phoenix Suns · 2021-22 – 2023-24 (3 seasons)

NBA record

Year	Team	GP	GS	MIN	FG	FG%	3PT	3P%	FT
2023-24	2023 24 Totals	11	0	5.6	0.6-2.2	29.2	0.6-1.8	35.0	0.2-0.2
2023-24	Portland Trail Blazers	7	0	6.6	0.9-2.6	33.3	0.9-2.3	37.5	0.3-0.3
2023-24	Phoenix Suns	4	0	4.3	0.3-1.5	16.7	0.3-1.0	25.0	0.0-0.0
2022-23	Phoenix Suns	60	2	15.3	1.4-3.8	37.0	1.0-2.9	32.9	0.4-0.5
2021-22	Phoenix Suns	45	0	8.0	0.9-2.3	39.4	0.4-1.3	32.2	0.2-0.3

Ish Wainright: our analysis

2022-23 season: 60 GP, 4.2 PTS, 2.3 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 55, around average.

In 2022-23, Ish Wainright, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 55 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.5.

His strengths: defense (89, among the best in the league). On the other hand, scoring (4, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+1.5); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.7).

A clear step forward: his PAL went from 32 in 2021-22 to 55; his WAR went from 0.0 to 0.5.

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Forwards

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Points

4.2

Rebounds

2.3

Assists

0.9

TS%

52.2 %

Usage

12.2 %

PER

9.2

WS/48

.089

On/off +/−

+4.8

Minutes

15.3

Games

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

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

0.5

80% of cases: -0.7 to 1.7

Points/game

4.2

Games

WAR 2022-23

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)

2021-220.0 WAR
2022-230.5 WAR · 1.1 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

0 · 28 y.o. · prime years

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

Rotation

SCO: Scoring; 45
SHT: Shooting; 73
FIN: Finishing; 58
PLY: Playmaking; 71
BAL: Ball security; 78
REB: Rebounding; 72
DEF: Defense; 86
DUR: Durability; 62
EX: Experience; —

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).

WAR

0.5

PAL Rating

55 / 100

PAL: dimensions

Impact55

Scoring4

Playmaking43

Shooting58

Rebounding43

Defense89

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.2

BPM (per 100 possessions)-1.2

Offensive BPM-2.7

Defensive BPM+1.5

Win Shares+1.7

Shooting profile

NBA shooting profiles →

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

19.8 pi

9th percentile

At the rim

52.9 %

3th percentile

Rim share

15.0 %

19th percentile

Midrange

0.0 %

3th percentile

Three-point

.329

28th percentile

3PA share

76.2 %

94th percentile

Corner threes

33.7 %

23th percentile

Free throws

.839

75th percentile

Season by season
Season	Team	PTS	WAR	PAL	OV	TS %	3P%	3PA share
2022-23	PHX	4.2	0.5	55	63	52.2	.329	76.2
2021-22	PHX	2.4	0.0	32	65	49.4	.322	56.7

Game log

Date	Opponent	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT
Apr 10	vs LAC	L 105-92	1	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0
Mar 21	vs PHI	W 115-102	2	0	0	0	1	0	0-0	0-0
Mar 17	@ MIL	L 140-129	3	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0
Mar 14	@ BOS	L 127-112	11	3	5	1	1	0	1-6	1-4
Jan 4	@ DAL	L 126-97	17	9	5	0	1	0	3-5	3-5
Jan 2	@ PHX	L 109-88	12	8	1	0	0	1	2-5	2-4
Dec 29	vs SAS	L 118-105	6	0	1	0	0	0	0-5	0-4
Dec 27	vs SAC	W 130-113	2	0	1	0	0	0	0-1	0-1
Dec 24	@ GSW	L 126-106	4	3	1	0	0	0	1-1	1-1
Nov 16	vs CLE	L 109-95	3	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0

Ish Wainright: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Ish Wainright average in 2022-23?

Ish Wainright averages 4.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 60 games in 2022-23.

How old is Ish Wainright?

Ish Wainright is 32 years old: he was born on September 12, 1994.

How tall is Ish Wainright, and how much does he weigh?

Ish Wainright is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).

Where is Ish Wainright from?

United States: Ish Wainright was born in Kansas City, MO, in the United States.

What team does Ish Wainright play for?

Ish Wainright plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, at F, wearing number 12.

How good is Ish Wainright?

Ish Wainright produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 55 out of 100: around average for his position.

Is Ish Wainright getting better?

Yes: his PAL rating went from 32 in 2021-22 to 55 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

What is Ish Wainright's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.5 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.