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Jordan

Nwora

SF · TOR · Below average

PAL
33
WAR
-0.3
PTS
7.0

2023-24

Jordan Nwora

#13SFToronto Raptors logoToronto Raptors

Biography

Team
Toronto Raptors
Position
Small Forward
Height
6' 8"
Weight
225 lbs
Born
September 9, 1998 (28)
Birthplace
Buffalo, NY
College
Louisville
Draft
2020: Rd 2, Pk 45 (MIL)
Experience
3rd Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
  • Toronto Raptors · 2023-24 (1 season)
  • Indiana Pacers · 2023-24 (1 season)
  • 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Indiana Pacers · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2023-242023 24 Totals52113.72.7-5.846.20.8-2.533.60.8-1.0
2023-24Toronto Raptors34115.63.0-6.446.51.0-2.834.71.0-1.2
2023-24Indiana Pacers18010.22.1-4.645.10.6-2.030.60.5-0.6
2022-232022 23 Totals621419.23.1-7.243.61.4-3.440.81.1-1.4
2022-23Indiana Pacers241124.64.9-10.347.61.9-4.542.21.3-1.8
2022-23Milwaukee Bucks38315.72.0-5.238.61.1-2.739.21.0-1.1
2021-22Milwaukee Bucks621319.13.0-7.540.31.3-3.734.80.6-0.7
2020-21Milwaukee Bucks3029.12.1-4.545.90.9-2.145.20.6-0.8

Jordan Nwora: our analysis

2023-24 season: 52 GP, 7.0 PTS, 2.9 REB, 1.2 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 33, below average.

In 2023-24, Jordan Nwora, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 33 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.

His strengths: rebounding (71, above average). On the other hand, impact (9, among the weakest in the league) and defense (32, below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: defensive BPM (-1.5).

A clear step forward: his PAL went from 19 in 2022-23 to 33; his WAR, though, went from 0.0 to -0.3.

Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards

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Points

7.0

Rebounds

2.9

Assists

1.2

TS%

56.5 %

Usage

22.4 %

PER

13.7

WS/48

.034

On/off +/−

-10.9

Minutes

13.7

Games

52

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

2024-25 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.1

80% of cases: -1.6 to 1.3

Points/game

7.1

Games

56

WAR 2023-24

-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 (-5)

  • 2021-22-1.6 WAR · -2.7 per 2,000 min
  • 2022-230.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
  • 2023-24-0.3 WAR · -0.8 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

+5 · 25 y.o. · prime years

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

56

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
73
SHT
Shooting
76
FIN
Finishing
54
PLY
Playmaking
75
BAL
Ball security
67
REB
Rebounding
79
DEF
Defense
63
DUR
Durability
58
EX
Experience
55
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

Impact9
Scoring56
Playmaking49
Shooting55
Rebounding71
Defense32

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-2.5
Offensive BPM-1.1
Defensive BPM-1.5
Win Shares+0.5

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

14.3 pi

51th percentile

At the rim

66.3 %

28th percentile

Rim share

26.8 %

64th percentile

Midrange

18.2 %

11th percentile

Three-point

.336

24th percentile

3PA share

43.8 %

50th percentile

Corner threes

35.9 %

32th percentile

Free throws

.830

77th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2023-24TOR7.0-0.3335656.5.33643.8
2022-23IND8.70.0195756.1.40847.4
2021-22MIL7.9-1.614950.6.34849.1

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 14@ MIAL 118-1032114111006-102-4
Apr 13@ MIAL 125-1034010000-00-0
Apr 10@ BKNL 106-102181142014-102-5
Apr 9vs INDL 140-123191132124-62-2
Apr 6@ MILW 117-11112411002-40-1
Apr 4@ MINL 133-853014135004-91-4
Apr 2vs LALL 128-11126651102-62-4
Mar 31vs PHIL 135-120301943018-182-7
Mar 27vs NYKL 145-10119733213-61-2
Mar 25vs BKNL 96-8820542202-70-3

Jordan Nwora: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Jordan Nwora average in 2023-24?

Jordan Nwora averages 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 52 games in 2023-24.

How old is Jordan Nwora?

Jordan Nwora is 28 years old: he was born on September 9, 1998.

How tall is Jordan Nwora, and how much does he weigh?

Jordan Nwora is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).

Where is Jordan Nwora from?

United States: Jordan Nwora was born in Buffalo, NY, in the United States.

What team does Jordan Nwora play for?

Jordan Nwora plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 13.

How good is Jordan Nwora?

Jordan Nwora produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 33 out of 100: below average for his position.

Is Jordan Nwora getting better?

Yes: his PAL rating went from 19 in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Jordan Nwora drafted?

Jordan Nwora was drafted in 2020 by MIL, in round 2 (pick 45 of the round).

What is Jordan Nwora's projection for 2024-25?

Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Toronto Raptors teammates

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