Keita
Bates-Diop
SF · MIN · Below average
- PAL
- 39
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 3.7
2023-24
Keita Bates-Diop
Minnesota TimberwolvesBiography
- Team
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Position
- Small Forward
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Born
- January 23, 1996 (30)
- Birthplace
- Sacramento, CA
- College
- Ohio State
- Draft
- 2018: Rd 2, Pk 48 (MIN)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2023-24 (1 season)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
- 2019 20 Totals · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2018-19 – 2019-20 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 53 | 8 | 12.5 | 1.4-3.1 | 43.4 | 0.4-1.3 | 30.4 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2023-24 | Brooklyn Nets | 14 | 0 | 4.9 | 0.6-1.1 | 50.0 | 0.1-0.4 | 20.0 | 0.4-0.4 |
| 2023-24 | Phoenix Suns | 39 | 8 | 15.3 | 1.6-3.8 | 42.7 | 0.5-1.6 | 31.3 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2022-23 | San Antonio Spurs | 67 | 42 | 21.7 | 3.5-6.9 | 50.8 | 0.8-2.1 | 39.4 | 1.8-2.2 |
| 2021-22 | San Antonio Spurs | 59 | 14 | 16.2 | 2.3-4.5 | 51.7 | 0.3-0.9 | 30.9 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2020-21 | San Antonio Spurs | 30 | 0 | 8.2 | 1.0-2.2 | 44.8 | 0.2-0.6 | 29.4 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2019-20 | 2019 20 Totals | 44 | 0 | 16.9 | 2.3-5.3 | 42.7 | 0.8-2.3 | 33.0 | 1.2-1.7 |
| 2019-20 | Denver Nuggets | 7 | 0 | 14.0 | 1.9-4.0 | 46.4 | 0.4-1.3 | 33.3 | 1.1-1.4 |
| 2019-20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 37 | 0 | 17.5 | 2.4-5.6 | 42.2 | 0.8-2.5 | 33.0 | 1.2-1.8 |
| 2018-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 30 | 3 | 16.8 | 2.0-4.7 | 42.3 | 0.4-1.7 | 25.0 | 0.6-0.9 |
Keita Bates-Diop: our analysis
2023-24 season: 53 GP, 3.7 PTS, 2.1 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 39, below average.
In 2023-24, Keita Bates-Diop, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 39 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.5.
His strengths: defense (81, well above average). On the other hand, scoring (15, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (24, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.4); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-1.5).
A marked decline: his PAL was 49 in 2022-23, against 39 now; his WAR went from 1.4 to 0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
3.7
Rebounds
2.1
Assists
0.7
TS%
53.4 %
Usage
13.0 %
PER
11.5
WS/48
.091
On/off +/−
-7.9
Minutes
12.5
Games
53
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.8
80% of cases: -0.7 to 2.3
Points/game
3.7
Games
59
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)
- 2021-22-0.3 WAR · -0.6 per 2,000 min
- 2022-231.4 WAR · 1.9 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.5 WAR · 1.5 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-1 · 28 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
66
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 68
- SHT
- Shooting
- 69
- FIN
- Finishing
- 75
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 68
- BAL
- Ball security
- 80
- REB
- Rebounding
- 78
- DEF
- Defense
- 77
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 66
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
11.7 pi
79th percentile
At the rim
63.2 %
10th percentile
Rim share
34.3 %
89th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.304
11th percentile
3PA share
41.6 %
45th percentile
Corner threes
32.6 %
15th percentile
Free throws
.762
46th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | BKN | 3.7 | 0.5 | 39 | 66 | 53.4 | .304 | 41.6 |
| 2022-23 | SAS | 9.7 | 1.4 | 49 | 71 | 60.9 | .394 | 30.5 |
| 2021-22 | SAS | 5.7 | -0.3 | 21 | 57 | 57.8 | .309 | 20.9 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 | @ NYK | L 105-93 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 19 | vs NOP | L 104-91 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 16 | @ IND | L 121-100 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 13 | @ ORL | L 114-106 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 10 | @ CLE | W 120-101 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 8 | @ DET | L 118-112 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Mar 6 | vs PHI | W 112-107 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 2 | vs ATL | W 114-102 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 1 | vs ATL | W 124-97 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 28 | @ ORL | L 108-81 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
Keita Bates-Diop: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Keita Bates-Diop average in 2023-24?
Keita Bates-Diop averages 3.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 53 games in 2023-24.
How old is Keita Bates-Diop?
Keita Bates-Diop is 30 years old: he was born on January 23, 1996.
How tall is Keita Bates-Diop, and how much does he weigh?
Keita Bates-Diop is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Keita Bates-Diop from?
United States: Keita Bates-Diop was born in Sacramento, CA, in the United States.
What team does Keita Bates-Diop play for?
Keita Bates-Diop plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 31.
How good is Keita Bates-Diop?
Keita Bates-Diop produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 39 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Keita Bates-Diop getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 49 in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Keita Bates-Diop drafted?
Keita Bates-Diop was drafted in 2018 by MIN, in round 2 (pick 48 of the round).
What is Keita Bates-Diop's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.8 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
