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John

Wall

PG · HOU · Below average

PAL
29
WAR
0.3
PTS
11.4

2022-23

John Wall

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Biography

Team
Houston Rockets
Position
Point Guard
Height
6' 3"
Weight
210 lbs
Born
September 6, 1990 (36)
Birthplace
Raleigh, NC
College
Kentucky
Draft
2010: Rd 1, Pk 1 (WSH)
Experience
10th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • La Clippers · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Houston Rockets · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Washington Wizards · 2010-11 – 2018-19 (9 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-23La Clippers34322.24.1-10.040.71.0-3.230.32.3-3.3
2020-21Houston Rockets404032.27.3-18.240.42.0-6.231.74.0-5.3
2018-19Washington Wizards323234.57.7-17.344.41.6-5.330.23.8-5.5
2017-18Washington Wizards414134.46.8-16.342.01.5-4.137.14.3-5.9
2016-17Washington Wizards787836.48.3-18.445.11.1-3.532.75.4-6.8
2015-16Washington Wizards777736.27.4-17.542.41.5-4.335.13.5-4.5
2014-15Washington Wizards797935.96.6-14.844.50.8-2.730.03.6-4.6
2013-14Washington Wizards828236.37.1-16.343.31.3-3.835.13.9-4.8
2012-13Washington Wizards494232.76.6-15.044.10.2-0.926.75.0-6.2
2011-12Washington Wizards666636.25.7-13.542.30.0-0.67.14.8-6.1
2010-11Washington Wizards696437.85.8-14.140.90.5-1.729.64.4-5.7

John Wall: our analysis

2022-23 season: 34 GP, 11.4 PTS, 2.7 REB, 5.2 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 29, below average.

In 2022-23, John Wall, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 29 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.3.

His strengths: playmaking (81, well above average). On the other hand, shooting (7, among the weakest in the league) and impact (17, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-0.8).

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards

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Points

11.4

Rebounds

2.7

Assists

5.2

TS%

49.8 %

Usage

27.0 %

PER

13.6

WS/48

.020

On/off +/−

-7.2

Minutes

22.2

Games

34

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

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

0.7

80% of cases: -1.1 to 2.7

Points/game

10.4

Games

36

WAR 2022-23

0.3

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 (-6)

  • 2022-230.3 WAR · 0.8 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-21 · 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, 2022-23

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

66

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
73
SHT
Shooting
53
FIN
Finishing
63
PLY
Playmaking
87
BAL
Ball security
61
REB
Rebounding
69
DEF
Defense
75
DUR
Durability
44
EX
Experience
90
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

Impact17
Scoring38
Playmaking81
Shooting7
Rebounding47
Defense61

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-1.2
Offensive BPM-0.8
Defensive BPM-0.4
Win Shares+0.3

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

14.5 pi

69th percentile

At the rim

59.7 %

13th percentile

Rim share

21.3 %

68th percentile

Midrange

31.6 %

13th percentile

Three-point

.303

6th percentile

3PA share

32.2 %

14th percentile

Corner threes

27.3 %

7th percentile

Free throws

.681

4th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Jan 14vs DENL 115-103291674106-122-4
Jan 11vs DALW 113-10115534002-110-2
Jan 9vs ATLL 112-10822525012-81-3
Jan 7@ MINL 128-115261418126-120-1
Jan 3vs MIAL 110-10022634001-40-1
Dec 31@ INDL 131-13015712203-51-1
Dec 30@ BOSL 116-11016814003-62-3
Dec 27@ DETW 142-131 OT261655106-114-6
Dec 22vs CHAW 126-10519423112-60-3
Dec 17vs WASW 102-9328936012-101-4

John Wall: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does John Wall average in 2022-23?

John Wall averages 11.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in 34 games in 2022-23.

How old is John Wall?

John Wall is 36 years old: he was born on September 6, 1990.

How tall is John Wall, and how much does he weigh?

John Wall is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).

Where is John Wall from?

United States: John Wall was born in Raleigh, NC, in the United States.

What team does John Wall play for?

John Wall plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 11.

How good is John Wall?

John Wall produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 29 out of 100: below average for his position.

Where was John Wall drafted?

John Wall was drafted in 2010 by WSH, in round 1 (pick 1 of the round).

What is John Wall's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.7 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Houston Rockets teammates

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