Luka
Samanic
F · UTA · Very poor
- PAL
- 2
- WAR
- -1.6
- PTS
- 4.1
2023-24
Luka Samanic
#19F
Utah Jazz
Biography
- Team
- Utah Jazz
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
- Born
- January 9, 2000 (26)
- Birthplace
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 1, Pk 19 (SA)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Utah Jazz · 2022-23 – 2023-24 (2 seasons)
- San Antonio Spurs · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Utah Jazz | 43 | 7 | 9.4 | 1.4-3.7 | 38.0 | 0.3-1.5 | 20.3 | 1.0-1.3 |
| 2022-23 | Utah Jazz | 7 | 4 | 23.0 | 3.7-8.1 | 45.6 | 1.1-4.4 | 25.8 | 1.3-1.9 |
| 2020-21 | San Antonio Spurs | 33 | 4 | 9.3 | 1.4-3.2 | 44.8 | 0.4-1.3 | 27.9 | 0.5-0.9 |
| 2019-20 | San Antonio Spurs | 3 | 1 | 16.0 | 1.7-5.3 | 31.3 | 1.0-2.7 | 37.5 | 1.0-1.3 |
Luka Samanic: our analysis
2023-24 season: 43 GP, 4.1 PTS, 2.4 REB, 0.4 AST, 0.1 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.6 · PAL 2, very poor.
In 2023-24, Luka Samanic, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 2 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.6.
His strengths: rebounding (81, well above average). On the other hand, impact (4, among the weakest in the league) and defense (6, 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 (-4.9).
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
4.1
Rebounds
2.4
Assists
0.4
TS%
48.5 %
Usage
21.8 %
PER
8.9
WS/48
-0.029
On/off +/−
-1.3
Minutes
9.4
Games
43
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.4
80% of cases: -0.9 to 0.4
Points/game
4.2
Games
29
WAR 2023-24
-1.6
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)
- 2023-24-1.6 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 24 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
44
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 66
- SHT
- Shooting
- 58
- FIN
- Finishing
- 82
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 72
- BAL
- Ball security
- 67
- REB
- Rebounding
- 82
- DEF
- Defense
- 59
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 61
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
12.5 pi
72th percentile
At the rim
73.5 %
74th percentile
Rim share
21.5 %
45th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.203
3th percentile
3PA share
40.5 %
42th percentile
Corner threes
26.1 %
6th percentile
Free throws
.786
54th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ GSW | L 123-116 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 0-5 |
| Apr 13 | @ LAC | W 110-109 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 0-3 |
| Apr 12 | vs HOU | W 124-121 | 34 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7-17 | 1-7 |
| Apr 10 | vs DEN | L 111-95 | 35 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6-15 | 1-3 |
| Apr 8 | @ GSW | L 118-110 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Apr 6 | @ LAC | L 131-102 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 3 | vs CLE | L 129-113 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Mar 28 | vs SAS | L 118-111 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 26 | vs DAL | L 115-105 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 21 | @ OKC | L 119-107 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Luka Samanic: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Luka Samanic average in 2023-24?
Luka Samanic averages 4.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game in 43 games in 2023-24.
How old is Luka Samanic?
Luka Samanic is 26 years old: he was born on January 9, 2000.
How tall is Luka Samanic, and how much does he weigh?
Luka Samanic is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 227 lb (103 kg).
Where is Luka Samanic from?
Croatia: Luka Samanic was born in Zagreb, Croatia.
What team does Luka Samanic play for?
Luka Samanic plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA, at F, wearing number 19.
How good is Luka Samanic?
Luka Samanic produced -1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 2 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Luka Samanic drafted?
Luka Samanic was drafted in 2019 by SA, in round 1 (pick 19 of the round).
What is Luka Samanic's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at -0.4 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
