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Johnny

Davis

G · MEM · Very poor

PAL
4
WAR
-1.9
PTS
3.0

2023-24

Johnny Davis

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Biography

Team
Memphis Grizzlies
Position
Guard
Height
6' 4"
Weight
195 lbs
Born
February 27, 2002 (24)
Birthplace
La Crosse, WI
College
Wisconsin
Draft
2022: Rd 1, Pk 10 (WSH)
Experience
2nd Season
Status
Inactive

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2024-25Washington Wizards3407.10.9-2.341.00.2-0.924.10.3-0.4
2023-24Washington Wizards50612.31.2-3.140.30.3-0.835.00.3-0.5
2022-23Washington Wizards28515.12.4-6.138.60.6-2.524.30.5-1.0

Johnny Davis: our analysis

2023-24 season: 50 GP, 3.0 PTS, 1.4 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.9 · PAL 4, very poor.

In 2023-24, Johnny Davis, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 4 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.9.

On the other hand, scoring (2, among the weakest in the league) and impact (6, 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 (-5.5).

A season in line with 2022-23 (PAL of 4); his WAR went from -1.6 to -1.9.

Advanced stats, 2023-24 Guards

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Points

3.0

Rebounds

1.4

Assists

0.6

TS%

46.2 %

Usage

12.2 %

PER

6.2

WS/48

-0.009

On/off +/−

-1.8

Minutes

12.3

Games

50

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

2024-25 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.9

80% of cases: -1.6 to 0.2

Points/game

3.4

Games

41

WAR 2023-24

-1.9

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)

  • 2022-23-1.6 WAR
  • 2023-24-1.9 WAR · -6.2 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

+25 · 21 y.o. · usually still improving

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2023-24

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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
44
SHT
Shooting
49
FIN
Finishing
73
PLY
Playmaking
62
BAL
Ball security
86
REB
Rebounding
75
DEF
Defense
72
DUR
Durability
51
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, 2023-24

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

Impact6
Scoring2
Playmaking21
Shooting8
Rebounding43
Defense42

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.7
BPM (per 100 possessions)-6.6
Offensive BPM-5.5
Defensive BPM-1.1
Win Shares-0.1

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

11.0 pi

96th percentile

At the rim

64.4 %

31th percentile

Rim share

29.2 %

92th percentile

Midrange

0.0 %

2th percentile

Three-point

.350

26th percentile

3PA share

26.0 %

3th percentile

Corner threes

38.9 %

40th percentile

Free throws

.583

1th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2023-24WAS3.0-1.943546.2.35026.0
2022-23WAS5.8-1.644744.6.24340.9

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Feb 6@ BKNW 119-1022000000-00-0
Jan 31vs LALL 134-9610220100-20-1
Jan 30vs TORL 106-828011000-20-1
Jan 28@ DALL 130-1086221101-20-0
Jan 24@ LACL 110-932210001-20-0
Jan 22@ LALL 111-882000000-10-1
Jan 20@ SACL 123-1003200001-10-0
Jan 14vs MINL 120-1061000000-00-0
Jan 12vs OKCL 136-955000000-30-2
Jan 11@ CHIL 138-1056500102-31-2

Johnny Davis: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Johnny Davis average in 2023-24?

Johnny Davis averages 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 50 games in 2023-24.

How old is Johnny Davis?

Johnny Davis is 24 years old: he was born on February 27, 2002.

How tall is Johnny Davis, and how much does he weigh?

Johnny Davis is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).

Where is Johnny Davis from?

United States: Johnny Davis was born in La Crosse, WI, in the United States.

What team does Johnny Davis play for?

Johnny Davis plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, at G.

How good is Johnny Davis?

Johnny Davis produced -1.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 4 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is Johnny Davis getting better?

He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 4 in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Johnny Davis drafted?

Johnny Davis was drafted in 2022 by WSH, in round 1 (pick 10 of the round).

What is Johnny Davis's projection for 2024-25?

Our projection has him at -0.9 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Memphis Grizzlies teammates

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