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Kent

Bazemore

SF · SAC · Very poor

PAL
7
WAR
-0.8
PTS
3.4

2021-22

Kent Bazemore

#24SFSacramento Kings logoSacramento Kings

Biography

Team
Sacramento Kings
Position
Small Forward
Height
6' 4"
Weight
195 lbs
Born
July 1, 1989 (37)
Birthplace
Kelford, NC
College
Old Dominion
Experience
10th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Golden State Warriors · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • 2019 20 Totals · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Sacramento Kings · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Portland Trail Blazers · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Atlanta Hawks · 2014-15 – 2018-19 (5 seasons)
  • 2013 14 Totals · 2013-14 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2013-14 (1 season)
  • Golden State Warriors · 2012-13 – 2013-14 (2 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Los Angeles Lakers391414.01.2-3.632.40.7-2.136.30.3-0.4
2020-21Golden State Warriors671819.92.6-5.944.91.1-2.740.80.8-1.2
2019-202019 20 Totals682124.82.9-7.937.51.2-3.634.41.7-2.2
2019-20Sacramento Kings25123.13.5-8.341.81.1-2.938.42.2-3.0
2019-20Portland Trail Blazers432125.82.6-7.634.71.3-4.032.71.3-1.7
2018-19Atlanta Hawks673524.54.1-10.340.21.4-4.532.01.9-2.6
2017-18Atlanta Hawks656527.54.4-10.442.01.7-4.239.42.5-3.1
2016-17Atlanta Hawks736426.94.0-9.940.91.3-3.634.61.6-2.3
2015-16Atlanta Hawks756827.84.3-9.744.11.5-4.135.71.6-2.0
2014-15Atlanta Hawks751017.71.9-4.442.60.6-1.836.40.8-1.3
2013-142013 14 Totals671513.62.2-5.142.90.6-1.933.61.0-1.6
2013-14Los Angeles Lakers231528.04.8-10.745.11.4-3.937.12.0-3.2
2013-14Golden State Warriors4406.10.8-2.237.10.2-0.925.60.4-0.8
2012-13Golden State Warriors6104.40.7-1.937.10.2-0.629.40.4-0.7

Kent Bazemore: our analysis

2021-22 season: 39 GP, 3.4 PTS, 1.8 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 7, very poor.

In 2021-22, Kent Bazemore, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 7 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.

His strengths: defense (74, above average). On the other hand, scoring (0, among the weakest in the league) and impact (3, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.8); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-5.1).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards

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Points

3.4

Rebounds

1.8

Assists

0.9

TS%

45.1 %

Usage

13.2 %

PER

6.0

WS/48

.006

On/off +/−

-7.0

Minutes

14.0

Games

39

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -1.4 to 1.4

Points/game

3.1

Games

50

WAR 2021-22

-0.8

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

↓ Declining (-20)

  • 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -2.9 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-35 · 32 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

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

59

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
52
SHT
Shooting
75
FIN
Finishing
35
PLY
Playmaking
75
BAL
Ball security
60
REB
Rebounding
67
DEF
Defense
85
DUR
Durability
60
EX
Experience
81
Why these ratings?
  • 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

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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

Impact3
Scoring0
Playmaking34
Shooting52
Rebounding25
Defense74

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.3
BPM (per 100 possessions)-4.3
Offensive BPM-5.1
Defensive BPM+0.8
Win Shares+0.1

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

17.2 pi

22th percentile

At the rim

30.4 %

0th percentile

Rim share

16.5 %

25th percentile

Midrange

21.4 %

15th percentile

Three-point

.363

65th percentile

3PA share

57.6 %

81th percentile

Corner threes

36.8 %

45th percentile

Free throws

.765

46th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 8@ GSWL 128-11213020010-20-1
Mar 29@ DALL 128-11013021100-30-3
Mar 14@ PHXL 140-1116000100-20-2
Mar 10@ HOUL 139-130 OT9020000-20-0
Mar 4@ LACL 132-11120663102-52-4
Mar 2vs DALL 109-10417620112-32-2
Feb 28vs NOPL 123-955301011-11-1
Feb 17vs UTAW 106-1017310101-21-2
Feb 4@ LACL 111-1107101000-30-2
Feb 3vs PORW 99-947001000-10-1

Kent Bazemore: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Kent Bazemore average in 2021-22?

Kent Bazemore averages 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 39 games in 2021-22.

How old is Kent Bazemore?

Kent Bazemore is 37 years old: he was born on July 1, 1989.

How tall is Kent Bazemore, and how much does he weigh?

Kent Bazemore is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).

Where is Kent Bazemore from?

United States: Kent Bazemore was born in Kelford, NC, in the United States.

What team does Kent Bazemore play for?

Kent Bazemore plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 24.

How good is Kent Bazemore?

Kent Bazemore produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 7 out of 100: very poor for his position.

What is Kent Bazemore's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Sacramento Kings teammates

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