Keifer
Sykes
G · IND · Very poor
- PAL
- 0
- WAR
- -1.9
- PTS
- 5.6
2021-22
Keifer Sykes
#28G
Indiana Pacers
Biography
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 167 lbs
- Born
- December 30, 1993 (32)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, IL
- College
- Green Bay
- Experience
- Rookie
- Status
- Inactive
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Indiana Pacers | 32 | 11 | 17.7 | 2.2-5.9 | 36.3 | 0.8-2.8 | 30.0 | 0.5-0.5 |
Keifer Sykes: our analysis
2021-22 season: 32 GP, 5.6 PTS, 1.4 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -1.9 · PAL 0, very poor.
In 2021-22, Keifer Sykes, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.9.
On the other hand, impact (2, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (6, 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 (-4.4).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.6
Rebounds
1.4
Assists
1.9
TS%
45.6 %
Usage
17.4 %
PER
5.9
WS/48
-0.040
On/off +/−
-5.0
Minutes
17.7
Games
32
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.7
80% of cases: -1.4 to 0.5
Points/game
5.5
Games
32
WAR 2021-22
-1.9
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)
- 2021-22-1.9 WAR · -6.7 per 2,000 min
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
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 57
- SHT
- Shooting
- 70
- FIN
- Finishing
- 72
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 74
- BAL
- Ball security
- 68
- REB
- Rebounding
- 64
- DEF
- Defense
- 60
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 47
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
17.3 pi
32th percentile
At the rim
68.8 %
67th percentile
Rim share
16.8 %
53th percentile
Midrange
35.5 %
34th percentile
Three-point
.300
11th percentile
3PA share
47.4 %
47th percentile
Corner threes
40.7 %
66th percentile
Free throws
.882
88th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30 | vs DEN | L 125-118 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-3 |
| Mar 28 | vs ATL | L 132-123 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 4-6 |
| Mar 26 | @ TOR | L 131-91 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-3 |
| Mar 25 | @ MEM | L 133-103 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-3 |
| Mar 20 | vs POR | W 129-98 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-10 | 1-3 |
| Mar 15 | vs MEM | L 135-102 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Mar 13 | @ ATL | L 131-128 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Mar 13 | @ SAS | W 119-108 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| Mar 6 | @ WAS | L 133-123 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Mar 1 | @ ORL | L 119-103 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
Keifer Sykes: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Keifer Sykes average in 2021-22?
Keifer Sykes averages 5.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 32 games in 2021-22.
How old is Keifer Sykes?
Keifer Sykes is 32 years old: he was born on December 30, 1993.
How tall is Keifer Sykes, and how much does he weigh?
Keifer Sykes is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 168 lb (76 kg).
Where is Keifer Sykes from?
United States: Keifer Sykes was born in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
What team does Keifer Sykes play for?
Keifer Sykes plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, at G, wearing number 28.
How good is Keifer Sykes?
Keifer Sykes produced -1.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Keifer Sykes's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at -0.7 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
