James
Bouknight
SG · CHA · Very poor
- PAL
- 4
- WAR
- -1.6
- PTS
- 5.6
2022-23
James Bouknight
Charlotte HornetsBiography
- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Born
- September 18, 2000 (26)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, NY
- College
- UConn
- Draft
- 2021: Rd 1, Pk 11 (CHA)
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 14 | 0 | 5.8 | 1.3-2.9 | 43.9 | 0.9-2.1 | 43.3 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2022-23 | Charlotte Hornets | 34 | 0 | 15.1 | 2.0-5.7 | 35.8 | 1.0-3.2 | 30.3 | 0.6-0.9 |
| 2021-22 | Charlotte Hornets | 31 | 0 | 9.8 | 1.6-4.5 | 34.8 | 0.5-1.6 | 34.7 | 0.9-1.0 |
James Bouknight: our analysis
2022-23 season: 34 GP, 5.6 PTS, 2.1 REB, 1.2 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -1.6 · PAL 4, very poor.
In 2022-23, James Bouknight, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.6.
On the other hand, impact (5, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (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 (-5.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 15 in 2021-22, against 4 now; his WAR went from -1.1 to -1.6.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.6
Rebounds
2.1
Assists
1.2
TS%
46.3 %
Usage
19.5 %
PER
6.2
WS/48
-0.040
On/off +/−
-2.4
Minutes
15.1
Games
34
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.6
80% of cases: -1.2 to 0.4
Points/game
6.0
Games
33
WAR 2022-23
-1.6
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)
- 2021-22-1.1 WAR
- 2022-23-1.6 WAR · -6.2 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+25 · 22 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022-23
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 59
- SHT
- Shooting
- 67
- FIN
- Finishing
- 62
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 68
- BAL
- Ball security
- 74
- REB
- Rebounding
- 79
- DEF
- Defense
- 63
- DUR
- Durability
- 44
- EX
- Experience
- —
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, 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
Where WAR comes from
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
17.9 pi
18th percentile
At the rim
59.4 %
13th percentile
Rim share
16.6 %
46th percentile
Midrange
55.6 %
95th percentile
Three-point
.303
6th percentile
3PA share
56.5 %
82th percentile
Corner threes
35.3 %
25th percentile
Free throws
.667
4th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | CHA | 5.6 | -1.6 | 4 | 35 | 46.3 | .303 | 56.5 |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 4.6 | -1.1 | 15 | 63 | 45.9 | .347 | 34.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | vs IND | L 115-99 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 3 | @ OKC | L 126-106 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Jan 30 | vs NYK | L 113-92 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jan 27 | vs HOU | L 138-104 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Jan 18 | @ NOP | L 132-112 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Jan 14 | @ MIA | L 104-87 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 13 | @ SAS | L 135-99 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jan 11 | vs SAC | L 123-98 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Jan 9 | vs CHI | L 119-112 OT | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Jan 2 | @ DEN | L 111-93 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
James Bouknight: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does James Bouknight average in 2022-23?
James Bouknight averages 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 34 games in 2022-23.
How old is James Bouknight?
James Bouknight is 26 years old: he was born on September 18, 2000.
How tall is James Bouknight, and how much does he weigh?
James Bouknight is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is James Bouknight from?
United States: James Bouknight was born in Brooklyn, NY, in the United States.
What team does James Bouknight play for?
James Bouknight plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 2.
How good is James Bouknight?
James Bouknight produced -1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is James Bouknight getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 15 in 2021-22 to 4 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was James Bouknight drafted?
James Bouknight was drafted in 2021 by CHA, in round 1 (pick 11 of the round).
What is James Bouknight's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.6 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
