Justin
Anderson
F · IND · Below average
- PAL
- 22
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 6.4
2021-22
Justin Anderson
#10F
Indiana Pacers
Biography
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 231 lbs
- Born
- November 19, 1993 (32)
- Birthplace
- Montross, VA
- College
- Virginia
- Draft
- 2015: Rd 1, Pk 21 (DAL)
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2017-18 (1 season)
- 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2015-16 – 2016-17 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 16 | 6 | 19.8 | 2.3-5.9 | 37.9 | 0.9-3.7 | 25.4 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2021-22 | Indiana Pacers | 13 | 6 | 20.7 | 2.5-6.7 | 36.8 | 1.0-4.1 | 24.5 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2021-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 3 | 0 | 15.7 | 1.3-2.7 | 50.0 | 0.7-2.0 | 33.3 | 1.0-1.3 |
| 2019-20 | Brooklyn Nets | 10 | 1 | 10.7 | 1.0-3.8 | 26.3 | 0.6-2.9 | 20.7 | 0.2-0.4 |
| 2018-19 | Atlanta Hawks | 48 | 4 | 9.6 | 1.3-3.3 | 40.8 | 0.5-1.6 | 31.2 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2017-18 | Philadelphia 76ers | 38 | 0 | 13.7 | 2.3-5.3 | 43.1 | 0.9-2.7 | 33.0 | 0.7-1.0 |
| 2016-17 | 2016 17 Totals | 75 | 10 | 16.4 | 2.5-5.8 | 42.5 | 0.8-2.6 | 29.9 | 1.4-1.7 |
| 2016-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | 24 | 8 | 21.6 | 3.1-6.7 | 46.6 | 0.9-3.0 | 29.2 | 1.3-1.7 |
| 2016-17 | Dallas Mavericks | 51 | 2 | 13.9 | 2.2-5.4 | 40.1 | 0.7-2.4 | 30.3 | 1.4-1.7 |
| 2015-16 | Dallas Mavericks | 55 | 9 | 11.8 | 1.3-3.2 | 40.6 | 0.4-1.5 | 26.5 | 0.8-1.0 |
Justin Anderson: our analysis
2021-22 season: 16 GP, 6.4 PTS, 2.9 REB, 2.1 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 22, below average.
In 2021-22, Justin Anderson, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 22 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: playmaking (79, well above average). On the other hand, scoring (26, below average) and defense (30, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.9).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
6.4
Rebounds
2.9
Assists
2.1
TS%
49.3 %
Usage
15.1 %
PER
10.4
WS/48
.054
On/off +/−
+1.1
Minutes
19.8
Games
16
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -0.6 to 0.9
Points/game
6.3
Games
16
WAR 2021-22
-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 (0)
- 2021-22-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
0 · 28 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
62
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 67
- SHT
- Shooting
- 71
- FIN
- Finishing
- 75
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 80
- BAL
- Ball security
- 81
- REB
- Rebounding
- 72
- DEF
- Defense
- 70
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 71
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, 2021-22
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, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
20.3 pi
6th percentile
At the rim
71.4 %
59th percentile
Rim share
14.7 %
20th percentile
Midrange
66.7 %
99th percentile
Three-point
.254
5th percentile
3PA share
62.1 %
84th percentile
Corner threes
40.0 %
62th percentile
Free throws
.789
55th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 | vs PHI | L 131-122 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Apr 3 | vs DET | L 121-117 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Apr 1 | @ BOS | L 128-123 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Mar 30 | vs DEN | L 125-118 | 32 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6-13 | 1-6 |
| Mar 28 | vs ATL | L 132-123 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-5 |
| Mar 26 | @ TOR | L 131-91 | 35 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 4-7 |
| Mar 25 | @ MEM | L 133-103 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3-10 | 1-5 |
| Mar 23 | vs SAC | L 110-109 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
| Mar 20 | vs POR | W 129-98 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6-10 | 3-6 |
| Mar 19 | @ HOU | W 121-118 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
Justin Anderson: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Justin Anderson average in 2021-22?
Justin Anderson averages 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 16 games in 2021-22.
How old is Justin Anderson?
Justin Anderson is 32 years old: he was born on November 19, 1993.
How tall is Justin Anderson, and how much does he weigh?
Justin Anderson is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 231 lb (105 kg).
Where is Justin Anderson from?
United States: Justin Anderson was born in Montross, VA, in the United States.
What team does Justin Anderson play for?
Justin Anderson plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, at F, wearing number 10.
How good is Justin Anderson?
Justin Anderson produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 22 out of 100: below average for his position.
Where was Justin Anderson drafted?
Justin Anderson was drafted in 2015 by DAL, in round 1 (pick 21 of the round).
What is Justin Anderson's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
