Josh
Richardson
SG · UTA · Below average
- PAL
- 30
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 9.9
2023-24№ 79 / 112
Josh Richardson
#0SG
Utah Jazz
Biography
- Team
- Utah Jazz
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Born
- September 15, 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- Edmond, OK
- College
- Tennessee
- Draft
- 2015: Rd 2, Pk 40 (MIA)
- Experience
- 9th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Miami Heat · 2023-24 – 2024-25 (2 seasons)
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2022-23 (1 season)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2022-23 (1 season)
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Miami Heat · 2015-16 – 2018-19 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Miami Heat | 8 | 0 | 18.6 | 1.4-4.8 | 28.9 | 0.8-2.8 | 27.3 | 0.5-0.5 |
| 2023-24 | Miami Heat | 43 | 6 | 25.7 | 3.6-8.1 | 44.4 | 1.5-4.4 | 34.7 | 1.2-1.3 |
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 65 | 10 | 23.5 | 3.7-8.5 | 43.1 | 1.6-4.5 | 36.5 | 1.1-1.2 |
| 2022-23 | New Orleans Pelicans | 23 | 4 | 23.2 | 2.7-6.4 | 41.9 | 1.4-3.7 | 38.4 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2022-23 | San Antonio Spurs | 42 | 6 | 23.7 | 4.2-9.7 | 43.6 | 1.8-4.9 | 35.7 | 1.3-1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 65 | 7 | 24.6 | 3.6-8.2 | 43.8 | 1.6-3.8 | 41.5 | 1.5-1.7 |
| 2021-22 | San Antonio Spurs | 21 | 7 | 24.4 | 3.9-9.1 | 42.9 | 1.9-4.3 | 44.4 | 1.7-1.8 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Celtics | 44 | 0 | 24.7 | 3.5-7.8 | 44.3 | 1.4-3.5 | 39.7 | 1.4-1.6 |
| 2020-21 | Dallas Mavericks | 59 | 56 | 30.3 | 4.5-10.5 | 42.7 | 1.5-4.5 | 33.0 | 1.7-1.8 |
| 2019-20 | Philadelphia 76ers | 55 | 53 | 30.8 | 5.1-11.7 | 43.0 | 1.5-4.5 | 34.1 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 2018-19 | Miami Heat | 73 | 73 | 34.8 | 5.8-14.1 | 41.2 | 2.2-6.3 | 35.7 | 2.7-3.2 |
| 2017-18 | Miami Heat | 81 | 81 | 33.2 | 4.9-10.9 | 45.1 | 1.6-4.1 | 37.8 | 1.5-1.8 |
| 2016-17 | Miami Heat | 53 | 34 | 30.5 | 3.8-9.7 | 39.4 | 1.4-4.3 | 33.0 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 2015-16 | Miami Heat | 52 | 2 | 21.3 | 2.4-5.2 | 45.2 | 1.0-2.2 | 46.1 | 0.8-1.2 |
Josh Richardson: our analysis
2023-24 season: 43 GP, 9.9 PTS, 2.8 REB, 2.4 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.5 (79th of 112) · PAL 30, below average.
In 2023-24, Josh Richardson, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 30 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 79th among 112 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: shooting (64, above average). On the other hand, impact (25, well below average) and rebounding (33, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.3).
A slight dip from 2022-23, when his PAL was 34; his WAR went from 0.8 to 0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Guards
NBA stats →Points
9.9
Rebounds
2.8
Assists
2.4
TS%
57.3 %
Usage
16.5 %
PER
11.4
WS/48
.093
On/off +/−
-8.7
Minutes
25.7
Games
43
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.0
80% of cases: -1.2 to 3.5
Points/game
9.4
Games
52
WAR 2023-24
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
→ Stable (-1)
- 2021-222.4 WAR · 3.0 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.8 WAR · 1.0 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.5 WAR · 0.9 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-1 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
68
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 69
- SHT
- Shooting
- 79
- FIN
- Finishing
- 73
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 64
- BAL
- Ball security
- 80
- REB
- Rebounding
- 69
- DEF
- Defense
- 78
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 78
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, 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
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →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
17.9 pi
21th percentile
At the rim
68.3 %
56th percentile
Rim share
11.8 %
21th percentile
Midrange
46.2 %
77th percentile
Three-point
.347
24th percentile
3PA share
54.8 %
74th percentile
Corner threes
39.5 %
43th percentile
Free throws
.944
100th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | MIA | 9.9 | 0.5 | 30 | 68 | 57.3 | .347 | 54.8 |
| 2022-23 | NOP | 10.1 | 0.8 | 34 | 72 | 55.5 | .365 | 52.9 |
| 2021-22 | SAS | 10.2 | 2.4 | 57 | 74 | 57.3 | .415 | 46.1 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | vs PHI | W 106-89 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-4 |
| Nov 17 | @ IND | L 119-110 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Nov 16 | @ IND | W 124-111 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-5 |
| Nov 13 | @ DET | L 123-121 OT | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Nov 11 | @ MIN | W 95-94 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Nov 9 | @ DEN | L 135-122 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-4 |
| Nov 5 | vs SAC | L 111-110 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Nov 3 | vs WAS | W 118-98 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
Josh Richardson: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Josh Richardson average in 2023-24?
Josh Richardson averages 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in 43 games in 2023-24.
How old is Josh Richardson?
Josh Richardson is 33 years old: he was born on September 15, 1993.
How tall is Josh Richardson, and how much does he weigh?
Josh Richardson is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Josh Richardson from?
United States: Josh Richardson was born in Edmond, OK, in the United States.
What team does Josh Richardson play for?
Josh Richardson plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 0.
How good is Josh Richardson?
Josh Richardson produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 81st of 112 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 30 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Josh Richardson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 81st of 112 players at his position in the NBA in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Josh Richardson getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 34 in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Josh Richardson drafted?
Josh Richardson was drafted in 2015 by MIA, in round 2 (pick 40 of the round).
What is Josh Richardson's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 1.0 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
