Lamar
Stevens
F · MEM · Around average
- PAL
- 58
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 7.2
2023-24
Lamar Stevens
Memphis GrizzliesBiography
- Team
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Born
- July 9, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, PA
- College
- Penn State
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2024-25 (1 season)
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Memphis Grizzlies | 17 | 1 | 9.2 | 1.7-3.7 | 46.0 | 0.5-1.6 | 29.6 | 0.5-0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 38 | 3 | 14.7 | 2.8-6.3 | 45.0 | 0.4-1.2 | 30.4 | 1.1-1.4 |
| 2023-24 | Memphis Grizzlies | 19 | 2 | 23.0 | 4.6-10.3 | 44.6 | 0.6-2.0 | 28.9 | 1.8-2.3 |
| 2023-24 | Boston Celtics | 19 | 1 | 6.4 | 1.1-2.4 | 46.7 | 0.2-0.4 | 37.5 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2022-23 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 62 | 25 | 18.1 | 2.1-4.6 | 44.8 | 0.5-1.5 | 31.6 | 0.6-0.9 |
| 2021-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 63 | 13 | 16.1 | 2.5-5.1 | 48.9 | 0.3-1.0 | 27.7 | 0.8-1.2 |
| 2020-21 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 40 | 0 | 12.5 | 1.6-3.4 | 45.6 | 0.1-0.6 | 16.0 | 0.9-1.3 |
Lamar Stevens: our analysis
2023-24 season: 38 GP, 7.2 PTS, 3.3 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.6 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 58, around average.
In 2023-24, Lamar Stevens, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 58 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: defense (81, well above average) and rebounding (78, well above average). On the other hand, shooting (27, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.2).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 14 in 2022-23 to 58; his WAR went from -0.5 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
7.2
Rebounds
3.3
Assists
0.7
TS%
51.6 %
Usage
22.2 %
PER
14.6
WS/48
.068
On/off +/−
+4.9
Minutes
14.7
Games
38
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: -1.2 to 1.4
Points/game
7.3
Games
48
WAR 2023-24
0.0
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 (+5)
- 2021-22-0.5 WAR · -1.0 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.5 WAR · -0.9 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+15 · 26 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
56
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 62
- SHT
- Shooting
- 59
- FIN
- Finishing
- 71
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 56
- BAL
- Ball security
- 84
- REB
- Rebounding
- 80
- DEF
- Defense
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 47
- 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
9.8 pi
91th percentile
At the rim
62.2 %
7th percentile
Rim share
30.8 %
77th percentile
Midrange
35.3 %
42th percentile
Three-point
.304
11th percentile
3PA share
19.2 %
8th percentile
Corner threes
23.1 %
3th percentile
Free throws
.778
50th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | MEM | 7.2 | 0.0 | 58 | 56 | 51.6 | .304 | 19.2 |
| 2022-23 | CLE | 5.3 | -0.5 | 14 | 56 | 52.4 | .316 | 33.0 |
| 2021-22 | CLE | 6.1 | -0.5 | 13 | 62 | 54.4 | .277 | 20.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26Playoffs | vs OKC | L 117-115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 20Playoffs | @ OKC | L 131-80 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-9 | 0-3 |
| Apr 19 | vs DAL | W 120-106 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 13 | vs DAL | W 132-97 | 36 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14-25 | 2-8 |
| Apr 12 | @ DEN | L 117-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 11 | vs MIN | L 141-125 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 8 | @ CHA | W 124-100 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Apr 3 | @ MIA | W 110-108 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 31 | vs BOS | L 117-103 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 30 | vs LAL | L 134-127 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Lamar Stevens: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Lamar Stevens average in 2023-24?
Lamar Stevens averages 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 38 games in 2023-24.
How old is Lamar Stevens?
Lamar Stevens is 29 years old: he was born on July 9, 1997.
How tall is Lamar Stevens, and how much does he weigh?
Lamar Stevens is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Lamar Stevens from?
United States: Lamar Stevens was born in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States.
What team does Lamar Stevens play for?
Lamar Stevens plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, at F, wearing number 8.
How good is Lamar Stevens?
Lamar Stevens produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 58 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Lamar Stevens getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 14 in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Lamar Stevens's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
