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JT

Thor

F · WAS · Very poor

PAL
11
WAR
-1.3
PTS
3.2

2023-24

JT Thor

#21FWashington Wizards logoWashington Wizards

Biography

Team
Washington Wizards
Position
Forward
Height
6' 9"
Weight
203 lbs
Born
August 26, 2002 (24)
Birthplace
Anchorage, AK
College
Auburn
Draft
2021: Rd 2, Pk 37 (DET)
Experience
3rd Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • 2024 25 Totals · 2024-25 (1 season)
  • Washington Wizards · 2024-25 (1 season)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers · 2024-25 (1 season)
  • Charlotte Hornets · 2021-22 – 2023-24 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2024-252024 25 Totals20012.51.3-3.042.40.3-1.128.60.8-1.1
2024-25Washington Wizards11018.81.5-4.036.40.3-1.420.00.7-1.3
2024-25Cleveland Cavaliers904.71.0-1.760.00.3-0.750.00.8-0.9
2023-24Charlotte Hornets63312.41.3-2.943.70.4-1.334.60.2-0.3
2022-23Charlotte Hornets69814.01.4-3.439.90.6-1.831.70.5-0.7
2021-22Charlotte Hornets3307.90.7-1.743.60.2-0.825.90.4-0.6

JT Thor: our analysis

2023-24 season: 63 GP, 3.2 PTS, 2.3 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR -1.3 · PAL 11, very poor.

In 2023-24, JT Thor, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.3.

His strengths: rebounding (67, above average). On the other hand, scoring (6, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (19, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-3.5).

A clear step forward: his PAL went from 1 in 2022-23 to 11; his WAR went from -1.9 to -1.3.

Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards

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Points

3.2

Rebounds

2.3

Assists

0.5

TS%

51.9 %

Usage

11.7 %

PER

9.1

WS/48

.034

On/off +/−

+8.6

Minutes

12.4

Games

63

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

2024-25 projection

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Projected WAR

-1.0

80% of cases: -2.0 to 0.5

Points/game

3.6

Games

65

WAR 2023-24

-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

→ Stable (+3)

  • 2021-22-0.3 WAR
  • 2022-23-1.9 WAR · -3.9 per 2,000 min
  • 2023-24-1.3 WAR · -3.3 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

+28 · 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
63
FIN
Finishing
61
PLY
Playmaking
54
BAL
Ball security
77
REB
Rebounding
77
DEF
Defense
70
DUR
Durability
64
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

Impact25
Scoring6
Playmaking27
Shooting19
Rebounding67
Defense32

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.5
BPM (per 100 possessions)-4.5
Offensive BPM-3.5
Defensive BPM-1.1
Win Shares+0.6

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

13.6 pi

57th percentile

At the rim

65.1 %

19th percentile

Rim share

34.4 %

89th percentile

Midrange

37.5 %

50th percentile

Three-point

.346

31th percentile

3PA share

44.3 %

50th percentile

Corner threes

33.3 %

19th percentile

Free throws

.550

1th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2023-24CHA3.2-1.3113551.9.34644.3
2022-23CHA3.8-1.913550.6.31751.7
2021-22CHA2.0-0.3316752.5.25949.1

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 12@ CHIL 119-8924340101-40-1
Apr 9vs PHIL 122-1034020000-10-0
Apr 8@ INDL 104-9825760032-60-2
Apr 6@ BOSL 124-9022320001-31-1
Apr 2vs SACW 116-11126371101-21-2
Mar 29vs BKNL 115-11223560102-60-0
Mar 26@ PHIW 119-11420441012-40-1
Mar 24vs TORL 112-10416530012-50-2
Mar 21vs ORLL 120-1057200011-20-1
Mar 20@ UTAL 128-11230833303-80-3

JT Thor: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does JT Thor average in 2023-24?

JT Thor averages 3.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 63 games in 2023-24.

How old is JT Thor?

JT Thor is 24 years old: he was born on August 26, 2002.

How tall is JT Thor, and how much does he weigh?

JT Thor is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).

Where is JT Thor from?

United States: JT Thor was born in Anchorage, AK, in the United States.

What team does JT Thor play for?

JT Thor plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA, at F, wearing number 21.

How good is JT Thor?

JT Thor produced -1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is JT Thor getting better?

Yes: his PAL rating went from 1 in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was JT Thor drafted?

JT Thor was drafted in 2021 by DET, in round 2 (pick 37 of the round).

What is JT Thor's projection for 2024-25?

Our projection has him at -1.0 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Washington Wizards teammates

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