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LaMarcus

Aldridge

C · BKN · Very poor

PAL
14
WAR
1.9
PTS
12.9

2021-22№ 37 / 47

LaMarcus Aldridge

#21CBrooklyn Nets logoBrooklyn Nets

Biography

Team
Brooklyn Nets
Position
Center
Height
6' 11"
Weight
250 lbs
Born
July 19, 1985 (41)
Birthplace
Dallas, TX
College
Texas
Draft
2006: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CHI)
Experience
15th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Brooklyn Nets · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Brooklyn Nets · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • San Antonio Spurs · 2015-16 – 2020-21 (6 seasons)
  • Portland Trail Blazers · 2006-07 – 2014-15 (9 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Brooklyn Nets471222.35.4-9.755.00.3-1.030.41.9-2.2
2020-212020 21 Totals262325.95.4-11.447.31.2-3.138.71.6-1.8
2020-21Brooklyn Nets5526.05.0-9.652.10.8-1.080.02.0-2.0
2020-21San Antonio Spurs211825.95.5-11.846.41.3-3.636.01.5-1.8
2019-20San Antonio Spurs535333.17.4-15.049.31.2-3.038.93.0-3.6
2018-19San Antonio Spurs818133.28.4-16.351.90.1-0.523.84.3-5.1
2017-18San Antonio Spurs757533.59.2-18.051.00.4-1.229.34.5-5.3
2016-17San Antonio Spurs727232.46.9-14.647.70.3-0.841.13.1-3.8
2015-16San Antonio Spurs747430.67.2-14.151.30.0-0.20.03.5-4.1
2014-15Portland Trail Blazers717135.49.3-19.946.60.5-1.535.24.3-5.1
2013-14Portland Trail Blazers696936.29.4-20.645.80.0-0.220.04.3-5.2
2012-13Portland Trail Blazers747437.78.6-17.848.40.0-0.214.33.8-4.7
2011-12Portland Trail Blazers555536.38.8-17.151.20.0-0.218.24.1-5.0
2010-11Portland Trail Blazers818139.68.7-17.550.00.0-0.317.44.3-5.5
2009-10Portland Trail Blazers787837.57.4-15.049.50.1-0.231.32.9-3.9
2008-09Portland Trail Blazers818137.17.4-15.348.40.1-0.325.03.2-4.1
2007-08Portland Trail Blazers767634.97.4-15.348.40.0-0.114.33.0-3.9
2006-07Portland Trail Blazers632222.13.8-7.650.30.0-0.00.01.3-1.8

LaMarcus Aldridge: our analysis

2021-22 season: 47 GP, 12.9 PTS, 5.5 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.3 STL, 1.0 BLK. WAR 1.9 (37th of 47) · PAL 14, very poor.

In 2021-22, LaMarcus Aldridge, 41, posts a PAL Rating of 14 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 1.9 ranks 37th among 47 regulars, in the bottom quarter.

His strengths: scoring (69, above average) and shooting (65, above average). On the other hand, defense (12, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (16, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: offensive BPM (+1.3); his biggest cost: defensive BPM (-0.6).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers

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Points

12.9

Rebounds

5.5

Assists

0.9

TS%

60.4 %

Usage

22.4 %

PER

19.6

WS/48

.141

On/off +/−

+0.1

Minutes

22.3

Games

47

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

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

1.5

80% of cases: -0.2 to 3.3

Points/game

11.1

Games

39

WAR 2021-22

1.9

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 (+7)

  • 2021-221.9 WAR · 3.6 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-23 · 36 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

57

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
77
SHT
Shooting
85
FIN
Finishing
65
PLY
Playmaking
70
BAL
Ball security
92
REB
Rebounding
57
DEF
Defense
57
DUR
Durability
50
EX
Experience
96
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

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

Impact37
Scoring69
Playmaking52
Shooting65
Rebounding16
Defense12

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.7
BPM (per 100 possessions)+0.7
Offensive BPM+1.3
Defensive BPM-0.6
Win Shares+3.1

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

12.2 pi

27th percentile

At the rim

72.3 %

47th percentile

Rim share

20.5 %

5th percentile

Midrange

55.9 %

94th percentile

Three-point

.304

38th percentile

3PA share

10.0 %

50th percentile

Corner threes

30.8 %

40th percentile

Free throws

.873

99th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 6@ NYKW 110-986030010-00-0
Apr 5vs HOUW 118-10517031000-30-1
Mar 6@ BOSL 126-120231451017-100-0
Mar 4vs MIAL 113-10724541101-40-0
Mar 2@ TORL 109-108301693006-121-2
Mar 1vs TORL 133-97201531015-81-3
Feb 27@ MILW 126-123191130003-80-1
Feb 25vs BOSL 129-10617942023-70-0
Feb 18vs WASL 117-103281641025-80-0
Feb 17@ NYKW 111-1062218101007-140-1

LaMarcus Aldridge: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does LaMarcus Aldridge average in 2021-22?

LaMarcus Aldridge averages 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 47 games in 2021-22.

How old is LaMarcus Aldridge?

LaMarcus Aldridge is 41 years old: he was born on July 19, 1985.

How tall is LaMarcus Aldridge, and how much does he weigh?

LaMarcus Aldridge is 6'11" (211 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).

Where is LaMarcus Aldridge from?

United States: LaMarcus Aldridge was born in Dallas, TX, in the United States.

What team does LaMarcus Aldridge play for?

LaMarcus Aldridge plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA, at C, wearing number 21.

How good is LaMarcus Aldridge?

LaMarcus Aldridge produced 1.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 37th of 47 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 14 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is LaMarcus Aldridge a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 37th of 47 players at his position in the NBA in 2021-22. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

Where was LaMarcus Aldridge drafted?

LaMarcus Aldridge was drafted in 2006 by CHI, in round 1 (pick 2 of the round).

What is LaMarcus Aldridge's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 1.5 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Brooklyn Nets teammates

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