Kira
Lewis Jr.
G · WAS · Very poor
- PAL
- 14
- WAR
- -0.8
- PTS
- 3.2
2023-24
Kira Lewis Jr.
Washington WizardsBiography
- Team
- Washington Wizards
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 170 lbs
- Born
- April 6, 2001 (25)
- Birthplace
- Meridianville, AL
- College
- Alabama
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 1, Pk 13 (NO)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2023-24 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2020-21 – 2023-24 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 28 | 0 | 9.4 | 1.2-3.3 | 37.0 | 0.1-1.2 | 12.1 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2023-24 | Utah Jazz | 12 | 0 | 9.9 | 1.5-3.3 | 45.0 | 0.2-1.1 | 15.4 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Raptors | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2023-24 | New Orleans Pelicans | 15 | 0 | 9.6 | 1.1-3.5 | 30.8 | 0.1-1.3 | 10.0 | 0.7-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | New Orleans Pelicans | 25 | 0 | 9.4 | 1.6-3.5 | 45.5 | 0.6-1.4 | 44.1 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2021-22 | New Orleans Pelicans | 24 | 0 | 14.2 | 2.5-6.1 | 40.4 | 0.5-2.4 | 22.4 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2020-21 | New Orleans Pelicans | 54 | 0 | 16.7 | 2.4-6.2 | 38.6 | 0.7-2.2 | 33.3 | 0.8-0.9 |
Kira Lewis Jr.: our analysis
2023-24 season: 28 GP, 3.2 PTS, 0.9 REB, 1.3 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 14, very poor.
In 2023-24, Kira Lewis Jr., 25, posts a PAL Rating of 14 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.
On the other hand, impact (12, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (13, 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).
A slight dip from 2021-22, when his PAL was 17; his WAR went from -0.5 to -0.8.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Guards
NBA stats →Points
3.2
Rebounds
0.9
Assists
1.3
TS%
44.1 %
Usage
18.5 %
PER
8.6
WS/48
-0.005
On/off +/−
-14.0
Minutes
9.5
Games
28
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.7 to 0.8
Points/game
3.4
Games
27
WAR 2023-24
-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
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-22-0.5 WAR
- 2023-24-0.8 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 22 y.o. · usually still improving
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
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 55
- SHT
- Shooting
- 54
- FIN
- Finishing
- 65
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 72
- BAL
- Ball security
- 77
- REB
- Rebounding
- 69
- DEF
- Defense
- 73
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 55
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
13.1 pi
84th percentile
At the rim
60.9 %
18th percentile
Rim share
25.0 %
84th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
2th percentile
Three-point
.121
0th percentile
3PA share
35.9 %
21th percentile
Corner threes
0.0 %
0th percentile
Free throws
.850
65th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | UTA | 3.2 | -0.8 | 14 | 35 | 44.1 | .121 | 35.9 |
| 2021-22 | NOP | 5.9 | -0.5 | 17 | 55 | 46.6 | .224 | 39.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ GSW | L 123-116 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6-12 | 0-2 |
| Apr 8 | @ GSW | L 118-110 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 3 | vs CLE | L 129-113 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Mar 28 | vs SAS | L 118-111 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 26 | vs DAL | L 115-105 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 24 | @ HOU | L 147-119 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-3 |
| Mar 22 | @ DAL | L 113-97 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Mar 21 | @ OKC | L 119-107 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Mar 19 | vs MIN | L 114-104 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 26 | vs SAS | W 128-109 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Kira Lewis Jr.: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Kira Lewis Jr. average in 2023-24?
Kira Lewis Jr. averages 3.2 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 28 games in 2023-24.
How old is Kira Lewis Jr.?
Kira Lewis Jr. is 25 years old: he was born on April 6, 2001.
How tall is Kira Lewis Jr., and how much does he weigh?
Kira Lewis Jr. is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 170 lb (77 kg).
Where is Kira Lewis Jr. from?
United States: Kira Lewis Jr. was born in Meridianville, AL, in the United States.
What team does Kira Lewis Jr. play for?
Kira Lewis Jr. plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA, at G, wearing number 31.
How good is Kira Lewis Jr.?
Kira Lewis Jr. produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 14 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Kira Lewis Jr. getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 17 in 2021-22 to 14 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Kira Lewis Jr. drafted?
Kira Lewis Jr. was drafted in 2020 by NO, in round 1 (pick 13 of the round).
What is Kira Lewis Jr.'s projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
