Jaylen
Nowell
G · WAS · Below average
- PAL
- 21
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 10.8
2022-23№ 98 / 114
Jaylen Nowell
Washington WizardsBiography
- Team
- Washington Wizards
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Born
- July 9, 1999 (27)
- Birthplace
- Seattle, WA
- College
- Washington
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 2, Pk 43 (MIN)
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2024-25 (1 season)
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2019-20 – 2022-23 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | New Orleans Pelicans | 8 | 0 | 21.0 | 3.3-9.1 | 35.6 | 1.0-3.4 | 29.6 | 0.9-1.4 |
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 13 | 1 | 16.5 | 2.6-6.0 | 43.6 | 0.5-2.2 | 20.7 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2023-24 | Detroit Pistons | 4 | 0 | 14.5 | 3.0-5.8 | 52.2 | 0.5-1.5 | 33.3 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2023-24 | Memphis Grizzlies | 9 | 1 | 17.3 | 2.4-6.1 | 40.0 | 0.4-2.6 | 17.4 | 0.3-0.3 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 65 | 2 | 19.3 | 4.3-9.6 | 44.8 | 1.0-3.6 | 28.9 | 1.2-1.5 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 62 | 1 | 15.7 | 3.2-6.7 | 47.5 | 1.0-2.6 | 39.4 | 1.2-1.5 |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 42 | 0 | 18.1 | 3.4-8.0 | 42.4 | 1.2-3.6 | 33.3 | 1.1-1.3 |
| 2019-20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 15 | 0 | 10.1 | 1.3-3.5 | 35.8 | 0.2-1.7 | 11.5 | 1.1-1.1 |
Jaylen Nowell: our analysis
2022-23 season: 65 GP, 10.8 PTS, 2.6 REB, 2.0 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.5 (98th of 114) · PAL 21, below average.
In 2022-23, Jaylen Nowell, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 21 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.5 ranks 98th among 114 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: rebounding (68, above average). On the other hand, shooting (16, well below average) and impact (18, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.5).
A marked decline: his PAL was 66 in 2021-22, against 21 now; his WAR went from 1.9 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
10.8
Rebounds
2.6
Assists
2.0
TS%
52.7 %
Usage
25.0 %
PER
13.7
WS/48
.046
On/off +/−
-0.8
Minutes
19.3
Games
65
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -1.6 to 2.7
Points/game
11.6
Games
64
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
↓ Declining (-35)
- 2021-221.9 WAR · 3.9 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.5 WAR · -0.8 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-10 · 23 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
68
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 76
- SHT
- Shooting
- 63
- FIN
- Finishing
- 71
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 89
- REB
- Rebounding
- 78
- DEF
- Defense
- 66
- DUR
- Durability
- 69
- EX
- Experience
- 55
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
13.5 pi
80th percentile
At the rim
66.2 %
48th percentile
Rim share
25.1 %
78th percentile
Midrange
36.8 %
28th percentile
Three-point
.289
5th percentile
3PA share
37.1 %
27th percentile
Corner threes
22.2 %
1th percentile
Free throws
.778
24th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | MIN | 10.8 | -0.5 | 21 | 68 | 52.7 | .289 | 37.1 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 8.5 | 1.9 | 66 | 78 | 58.1 | .394 | 38.7 |
Jaylen Nowell: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Jaylen Nowell average in 2022-23?
Jaylen Nowell averages 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in 65 games in 2022-23.
How old is Jaylen Nowell?
Jaylen Nowell is 27 years old: he was born on July 9, 1999.
How tall is Jaylen Nowell, and how much does he weigh?
Jaylen Nowell is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Jaylen Nowell from?
United States: Jaylen Nowell was born in Seattle, WA, in the United States.
What team does Jaylen Nowell play for?
Jaylen Nowell plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA, at G, wearing number 5.
How good is Jaylen Nowell?
Jaylen Nowell produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23, 100th of 114 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 21 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Jaylen Nowell a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 100th of 114 players at his position in the NBA in 2022-23. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jaylen Nowell getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 66 in 2021-22 to 21 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Jaylen Nowell drafted?
Jaylen Nowell was drafted in 2019 by MIN, in round 2 (pick 43 of the round).
What is Jaylen Nowell's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
