Kelan
Martin
SG · NOP · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 5.7
2021-22
Kelan Martin
New Orleans PelicansBiography
- Team
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Born
- August 3, 1995 (31)
- Birthplace
- Louisville, KY
- College
- Butler
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2019-20 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 30 | 1 | 15.0 | 2.3-5.7 | 40.9 | 0.7-2.5 | 29.3 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Celtics | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.0-1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2021-22 | Indiana Pacers | 27 | 1 | 16.4 | 2.6-6.2 | 41.7 | 0.8-2.7 | 29.7 | 0.3-0.5 |
| 2020-21 | Indiana Pacers | 35 | 0 | 9.2 | 1.8-3.9 | 44.9 | 0.7-1.7 | 40.0 | 0.3-0.3 |
| 2019-20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 31 | 4 | 16.0 | 2.3-5.8 | 39.2 | 0.8-3.1 | 26.0 | 1.0-1.0 |
Kelan Martin: our analysis
2021-22 season: 30 GP, 5.7 PTS, 1.8 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2021-22, Kelan Martin, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
On the other hand, impact (9, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (22, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.6).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
5.7
Rebounds
1.8
Assists
0.7
TS%
48.4 %
Usage
18.1 %
PER
9.4
WS/48
.005
On/off +/−
-2.7
Minutes
15.0
Games
30
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.9 to 0.9
Points/game
5.8
Games
32
WAR 2021-22
-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 (0)
- 2021-22-0.5 WAR
Outlook, age included
+10 · 26 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
52
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 65
- SHT
- Shooting
- 75
- FIN
- Finishing
- 60
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 81
- REB
- Rebounding
- 72
- DEF
- Defense
- 69
- 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
14.9 pi
39th percentile
At the rim
65.0 %
21th percentile
Rim share
23.4 %
55th percentile
Midrange
55.0 %
94th percentile
Three-point
.293
10th percentile
3PA share
43.9 %
61th percentile
Corner threes
42.3 %
75th percentile
Free throws
.692
17th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 | vs DET | W 114-103 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Mar 10 | @ CHA | W 115-101 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 27 | @ IND | L 128-107 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Dec 30 | vs CHA | L 116-108 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 3-6 |
| Dec 27 | @ CHI | L 113-105 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Dec 24 | vs HOU | W 118-106 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Dec 22 | @ MIA | L 125-96 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 |
| Dec 16 | @ MIL | L 114-99 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-2 |
| Dec 14 | vs GSW | L 102-100 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-3 |
| Dec 11 | vs DAL | W 106-93 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
Kelan Martin: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Kelan Martin average in 2021-22?
Kelan Martin averages 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 30 games in 2021-22.
How old is Kelan Martin?
Kelan Martin is 31 years old: he was born on August 3, 1995.
How tall is Kelan Martin, and how much does he weigh?
Kelan Martin is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Kelan Martin from?
United States: Kelan Martin was born in Louisville, KY, in the United States.
What team does Kelan Martin play for?
Kelan Martin plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 4.
How good is Kelan Martin?
Kelan Martin produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Kelan Martin's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
