Lou
Williams
SG · ATL · Below average
- PAL
- 21
- WAR
- -0.8
- PTS
- 6.3
2021-22
Lou Williams
#6SG
Atlanta Hawks
Biography
- Team
- Atlanta Hawks
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 175 lbs
- Born
- October 27, 1986 (40)
- Birthplace
- Memphis, TN
- Draft
- 2005: Rd 2, Pk 45 (PHI)
- Experience
- 15th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Atlanta Hawks · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2020-21 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2017-18 – 2020-21 (4 seasons)
- 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2015-16 – 2016-17 (2 seasons)
- Toronto Raptors · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2012-13 – 2013-14 (2 seasons)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2005-06 – 2011-12 (7 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Atlanta Hawks | 56 | 0 | 14.3 | 2.2-5.7 | 39.1 | 0.7-1.8 | 36.3 | 1.2-1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 66 | 4 | 21.6 | 4.0-9.8 | 41.0 | 1.0-2.6 | 39.9 | 2.3-2.6 |
| 2020-21 | Atlanta Hawks | 24 | 1 | 21.0 | 3.5-9.0 | 38.9 | 1.0-2.3 | 44.4 | 2.0-2.3 |
| 2020-21 | La Clippers | 42 | 3 | 21.9 | 4.3-10.2 | 42.1 | 1.1-2.8 | 37.8 | 2.5-2.8 |
| 2019-20 | La Clippers | 65 | 8 | 28.7 | 6.0-14.4 | 41.8 | 1.7-4.8 | 35.2 | 4.5-5.2 |
| 2018-19 | La Clippers | 75 | 1 | 26.6 | 6.5-15.2 | 42.5 | 1.4-3.9 | 36.1 | 5.7-6.5 |
| 2017-18 | La Clippers | 79 | 19 | 32.8 | 7.4-16.9 | 43.5 | 2.4-6.6 | 35.9 | 5.5-6.2 |
| 2016-17 | 2016 17 Totals | 81 | 1 | 24.6 | 5.3-12.3 | 42.9 | 2.0-5.5 | 36.5 | 5.0-5.6 |
| 2016-17 | Houston Rockets | 23 | 0 | 25.7 | 4.4-11.5 | 38.6 | 1.8-5.6 | 31.8 | 4.3-4.9 |
| 2016-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | 58 | 1 | 24.2 | 5.6-12.7 | 44.4 | 2.1-5.5 | 38.5 | 5.2-5.9 |
| 2015-16 | Los Angeles Lakers | 67 | 35 | 28.5 | 4.2-10.3 | 40.8 | 1.6-4.8 | 34.4 | 5.3-6.3 |
| 2014-15 | Toronto Raptors | 80 | 0 | 25.2 | 4.7-11.6 | 40.4 | 1.9-5.6 | 34.0 | 4.3-4.9 |
| 2013-14 | Atlanta Hawks | 60 | 7 | 24.1 | 3.3-8.2 | 40.0 | 1.3-3.9 | 34.2 | 2.5-3.0 |
| 2012-13 | Atlanta Hawks | 39 | 9 | 28.7 | 4.8-11.4 | 42.2 | 1.8-5.0 | 36.7 | 2.7-3.1 |
| 2011-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | 64 | 0 | 26.3 | 5.0-12.2 | 40.7 | 1.3-3.6 | 36.2 | 3.7-4.6 |
| 2010-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | 75 | 0 | 23.3 | 4.3-10.6 | 40.6 | 1.2-3.4 | 34.8 | 3.9-4.7 |
| 2009-10 | Philadelphia 76ers | 64 | 38 | 29.9 | 5.0-10.6 | 47.0 | 1.1-3.2 | 34.0 | 3.0-3.6 |
| 2008-09 | Philadelphia 76ers | 81 | 0 | 23.7 | 4.1-10.4 | 39.8 | 0.8-2.7 | 28.6 | 3.8-4.8 |
| 2007-08 | Philadelphia 76ers | 80 | 0 | 23.3 | 4.0-9.4 | 42.4 | 0.7-1.9 | 35.9 | 2.8-3.6 |
| 2006-07 | Philadelphia 76ers | 61 | 0 | 11.3 | 1.5-3.5 | 44.1 | 0.2-0.6 | 32.4 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2005-06 | Philadelphia 76ers | 30 | 0 | 4.8 | 0.8-1.7 | 44.2 | 0.1-0.3 | 22.2 | 0.3-0.4 |
Lou Williams: our analysis
2021-22 season: 56 GP, 6.3 PTS, 1.6 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 21, below average.
In 2021-22, Lou Williams, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 21 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.8.
On the other hand, defense (21, well below average) and impact (21, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.0).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
6.3
Rebounds
1.6
Assists
1.9
TS%
50.0 %
Usage
21.7 %
PER
12.1
WS/48
.034
On/off +/−
-1.6
Minutes
14.3
Games
56
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.2
80% of cases: -1.4 to 1.6
Points/game
5.4
Games
60
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
↓ Slight decline (-8)
- 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -2.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-38 · 35 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
66
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 69
- SHT
- Shooting
- 76
- FIN
- Finishing
- 67
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 77
- BAL
- Ball security
- 73
- REB
- Rebounding
- 67
- DEF
- Defense
- 61
- DUR
- Durability
- 72
- EX
- Experience
- 98
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
15.3 pi
65th percentile
At the rim
51.4 %
2th percentile
Rim share
11.6 %
24th percentile
Midrange
38.5 %
49th percentile
Three-point
.363
53th percentile
3PA share
31.9 %
13th percentile
Corner threes
42.1 %
68th percentile
Free throws
.859
73th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 | @ TOR | L 118-108 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 2 | vs BKN | W 122-115 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Mar 31 | @ OKC | W 136-118 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Mar 28 | @ IND | W 132-123 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Mar 25 | vs GSW | W 121-110 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Mar 20 | vs NOP | L 117-112 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Mar 18 | vs MEM | W 120-105 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Mar 16 | @ CHA | L 116-106 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Mar 14 | vs POR | W 122-113 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Mar 13 | vs IND | W 131-128 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
Lou Williams: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Lou Williams average in 2021-22?
Lou Williams averages 6.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 56 games in 2021-22.
How old is Lou Williams?
Lou Williams is 40 years old: he was born on October 27, 1986.
How tall is Lou Williams, and how much does he weigh?
Lou Williams is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is Lou Williams from?
United States: Lou Williams was born in Memphis, TN, in the United States.
What team does Lou Williams play for?
Lou Williams plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 6.
How good is Lou Williams?
Lou Williams produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 21 out of 100: below average for his position.
Where was Lou Williams drafted?
Lou Williams was drafted in 2005 by PHI, in round 2 (pick 45 of the round).
What is Lou Williams's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
