Josh
Christopher
SG · Very poor
- PAL
- 8
- WAR
- -1.3
- PTS
- 5.8
2022-23
Josh Christopher
#8SG
Biography
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Born
- December 8, 2001 (24)
- Birthplace
- Carson, CA
- College
- Arizona State
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Miami Heat · 2024-25 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Miami Heat | 14 | 0 | 4.9 | 0.8-2.2 | 35.5 | 0.1-0.8 | 18.2 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2022-23 | Houston Rockets | 64 | 2 | 12.3 | 2.4-5.1 | 46.5 | 0.3-1.4 | 23.6 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2021-22 | Houston Rockets | 74 | 2 | 18.0 | 3.0-6.8 | 44.8 | 0.8-2.6 | 29.6 | 1.1-1.5 |
Josh Christopher: our analysis
2022-23 season: 64 GP, 5.8 PTS, 1.1 REB, 1.1 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.3 · PAL 8, very poor.
In 2022-23, Josh Christopher, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.3.
On the other hand, impact (4, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (5, 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 (-3.0).
A slight dip from 2021-22, when his PAL was 13; his WAR, though, went from -1.3 to -1.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.8
Rebounds
1.1
Assists
1.1
TS%
52.3 %
Usage
21.9 %
PER
11.5
WS/48
-0.001
On/off +/−
-8.3
Minutes
12.3
Games
64
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.8
80% of cases: -1.9 to 1.0
Points/game
6.5
Games
68
WAR 2022-23
-1.3
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
↓ Slight decline (-9)
- 2021-22-1.3 WAR · -1.9 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-1.3 WAR · -3.3 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+16 · 21 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
57
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 68
- SHT
- Shooting
- 47
- FIN
- Finishing
- 79
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 61
- REB
- Rebounding
- 74
- DEF
- Defense
- 75
- DUR
- Durability
- 79
- 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
11.9 pi
87th percentile
At the rim
68.5 %
61th percentile
Rim share
22.2 %
70th percentile
Midrange
30.0 %
12th percentile
Three-point
.236
2th percentile
3PA share
27.1 %
10th percentile
Corner threes
23.5 %
3th percentile
Free throws
.750
18th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | HOU | 5.8 | -1.3 | 8 | 57 | 52.3 | .236 | 27.1 |
| 2021-22 | HOU | 7.9 | -1.3 | 13 | 68 | 53.4 | .296 | 37.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 | vs WAS | L 119-118 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7-16 | 1-5 |
| Apr 12 | @ NOP | W 153-104 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 7 | vs PHI | W 117-105 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 2 | @ BOS | W 124-103 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Mar 31 | @ WAS | W 120-94 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 29 | @ PHI | W 118-95 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jan 30 | vs CLE | L 126-106 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 24 | @ MIL | L 125-96 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 19 | vs SAS | W 128-107 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 12 | @ POR | W 119-98 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Josh Christopher: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Josh Christopher average in 2022-23?
Josh Christopher averages 5.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 64 games in 2022-23.
How old is Josh Christopher?
Josh Christopher is 24 years old: he was born on December 8, 2001.
How tall is Josh Christopher, and how much does he weigh?
Josh Christopher is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Josh Christopher from?
United States: Josh Christopher was born in Carson, CA, in the United States.
How good is Josh Christopher?
Josh Christopher produced -1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Josh Christopher getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 13 in 2021-22 to 8 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Josh Christopher's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.8 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.