
JT
Thor
F · WAS · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -1.3
- PTS
- 3.2
2023-24
JT Thor
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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2024 25 Totals | 20 | 0 | 12.5 | 1.3-3.0 | 42.4 | 0.3-1.1 | 28.6 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Wizards | 11 | 0 | 18.8 | 1.5-4.0 | 36.4 | 0.3-1.4 | 20.0 | 0.7-1.3 |
| 2024-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 9 | 0 | 4.7 | 1.0-1.7 | 60.0 | 0.3-0.7 | 50.0 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 63 | 3 | 12.4 | 1.3-2.9 | 43.7 | 0.4-1.3 | 34.6 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2022-23 | Charlotte Hornets | 69 | 8 | 14.0 | 1.4-3.4 | 39.9 | 0.6-1.8 | 31.7 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2021-22 | Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 0 | 7.9 | 0.7-1.7 | 43.6 | 0.2-0.8 | 25.9 | 0.4-0.6 |
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
NBA stats →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
NBA trends →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
All ratings →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?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
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 | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CHA | 3.2 | -1.3 | 11 | 35 | 51.9 | .346 | 44.3 |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 3.8 | -1.9 | 1 | 35 | 50.6 | .317 | 51.7 |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 2.0 | -0.3 | 31 | 67 | 52.5 | .259 | 49.1 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | @ CHI | L 119-89 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 9 | vs PHI | L 122-103 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 8 | @ IND | L 104-98 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Apr 6 | @ BOS | L 124-90 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Apr 2 | vs SAC | W 116-111 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Mar 29 | vs BKN | L 115-112 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Mar 26 | @ PHI | W 119-114 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Mar 24 | vs TOR | L 112-104 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Mar 21 | vs ORL | L 120-105 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 20 | @ UTA | L 128-112 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-3 |
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.






