Kemba
Walker
PG · DAL · Around average
- PAL
- 47
- WAR
- 1.6
- PTS
- 11.6
2021-22
Kemba Walker
#34PG
Dallas Mavericks
Biography
- Team
- Dallas Mavericks
- Position
- Point Guard
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 184 lbs
- Born
- May 8, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Bronx, NY
- College
- UConn
- Draft
- 2011: Rd 1, Pk 9 (CHA)
- Experience
- 11th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Dallas Mavericks · 2022-23 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2014-15 – 2018-19 (5 seasons)
- Charlotte Bobcats · 2011-12 – 2013-14 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Dallas Mavericks | 9 | 1 | 16.0 | 2.7-6.3 | 42.1 | 0.8-3.1 | 25.0 | 1.9-2.3 |
| 2021-22 | New York Knicks | 37 | 37 | 25.6 | 4.0-10.0 | 40.3 | 2.0-5.4 | 36.7 | 1.6-1.9 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Celtics | 43 | 43 | 31.8 | 6.6-15.7 | 42.0 | 3.0-8.2 | 36.0 | 3.1-3.5 |
| 2019-20 | Boston Celtics | 56 | 56 | 31.1 | 6.8-15.9 | 42.5 | 3.2-8.4 | 38.1 | 3.7-4.3 |
| 2018-19 | Charlotte Hornets | 82 | 82 | 34.9 | 8.9-20.5 | 43.4 | 3.2-8.9 | 35.6 | 4.6-5.5 |
| 2017-18 | Charlotte Hornets | 80 | 80 | 34.2 | 7.4-17.0 | 43.1 | 2.9-7.5 | 38.4 | 4.5-5.3 |
| 2016-17 | Charlotte Hornets | 79 | 79 | 34.7 | 8.1-18.3 | 44.4 | 3.0-7.6 | 39.9 | 3.8-4.5 |
| 2015-16 | Charlotte Hornets | 81 | 81 | 35.6 | 7.0-16.4 | 42.7 | 2.2-6.0 | 37.1 | 4.6-5.4 |
| 2014-15 | Charlotte Hornets | 62 | 58 | 34.2 | 6.1-15.8 | 38.5 | 1.4-4.5 | 30.4 | 3.8-4.6 |
| 2013-14 | Charlotte Bobcats | 73 | 73 | 35.8 | 6.2-15.7 | 39.3 | 1.5-4.5 | 33.3 | 3.9-4.6 |
| 2012-13 | Charlotte Bobcats | 82 | 82 | 34.9 | 6.4-15.2 | 42.3 | 1.3-4.0 | 32.2 | 3.6-4.5 |
| 2011-12 | Charlotte Bobcats | 66 | 25 | 27.2 | 4.3-11.6 | 36.6 | 1.0-3.4 | 30.5 | 2.5-3.2 |
Kemba Walker: our analysis
2021-22 season: 37 GP, 11.6 PTS, 3.0 REB, 3.5 AST, 0.7 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR 1.6 · PAL 47, around average.
In 2021-22, Kemba Walker, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 47 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 1.6.
His strengths: shooting (66, above average) and playmaking (65, above average). On the other hand, impact (35, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: offensive BPM (+0.7); his biggest cost: defensive BPM (-0.2).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
11.6
Rebounds
3.0
Assists
3.5
TS%
53.7 %
Usage
20.8 %
PER
13.9
WS/48
.093
On/off +/−
-13.1
Minutes
25.6
Games
37
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
2.0
80% of cases: 0.0 to 4.2
Points/game
10.6
Games
39
WAR 2021-22
1.6
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
↓ Slight decline (-15)
- 2021-221.6 WAR · 3.4 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-30 · 31 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
77
Established regular
- SCO
- Scoring
- 78
- SHT
- Shooting
- 79
- FIN
- Finishing
- 72
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 79
- BAL
- Ball security
- 77
- REB
- Rebounding
- 72
- DEF
- Defense
- 74
- DUR
- Durability
- 43
- EX
- Experience
- 84
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
18.0 pi
24th percentile
At the rim
56.9 %
8th percentile
Rim share
13.8 %
33th percentile
Midrange
46.3 %
81th percentile
Three-point
.367
56th percentile
3PA share
53.8 %
69th percentile
Corner threes
50.0 %
92th percentile
Free throws
.845
62th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | vs BOS | L 124-95 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 3 | @ HOU | W 111-106 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Dec 30 | vs HOU | W 129-114 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Dec 28 | vs NYK | W 126-121 OT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Dec 22 | @ MIN | W 104-99 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-1 |
| Dec 20 | @ MIN | L 116-106 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-6 |
| Dec 18 | @ CLE | L 100-99 OT | 42 | 32 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12-25 | 4-13 |
| Dec 17 | vs POR | W 130-110 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Dec 11 | @ CHI | L 144-115 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
Kemba Walker: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Kemba Walker average in 2021-22?
Kemba Walker averages 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 37 games in 2021-22.
How old is Kemba Walker?
Kemba Walker is 36 years old: he was born on May 8, 1990.
How tall is Kemba Walker, and how much does he weigh?
Kemba Walker is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Kemba Walker from?
United States: Kemba Walker was born in Bronx, NY, in the United States.
What team does Kemba Walker play for?
Kemba Walker plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 34.
How good is Kemba Walker?
Kemba Walker produced 1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 47 out of 100: around average for his position.
Where was Kemba Walker drafted?
Kemba Walker was drafted in 2011 by CHA, in round 1 (pick 9 of the round).
What is Kemba Walker's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 2.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
