Marcus
Morris Sr.
F · NYK · Very poor
- PAL
- 12
- WAR
- -1.1
- PTS
- 6.4
2023-24
Marcus Morris Sr.
#13F
New York Knicks
Biography
- Team
- New York Knicks
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 218 lbs
- Born
- September 2, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, PA
- College
- Kansas
- Draft
- 2011: Rd 1, Pk 14 (HOU)
- Experience
- 13th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2023-24 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
- 2019 20 Totals · 2019-20 (1 season)
- La Clippers · 2019-20 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2017-18 – 2018-19 (2 seasons)
- Detroit Pistons · 2015-16 – 2016-17 (2 seasons)
- Phoenix Suns · 2013-14 – 2014-15 (2 seasons)
- 2012 13 Totals · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2011-12 – 2012-13 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 49 | 7 | 16.7 | 2.4-5.4 | 43.9 | 1.0-2.4 | 40.3 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 12 | 0 | 15.0 | 2.2-4.9 | 44.1 | 1.0-2.4 | 41.4 | 0.4-0.7 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | 37 | 7 | 17.2 | 2.4-5.5 | 43.9 | 1.0-2.4 | 40.0 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2022-23 | La Clippers | 65 | 65 | 28.1 | 4.2-9.9 | 42.6 | 1.7-4.7 | 36.5 | 1.0-1.3 |
| 2021-22 | La Clippers | 54 | 54 | 29.0 | 5.6-12.8 | 43.4 | 1.9-5.1 | 36.7 | 2.4-2.7 |
| 2020-21 | La Clippers | 57 | 29 | 26.4 | 4.8-10.2 | 47.3 | 2.5-5.2 | 47.3 | 1.3-1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 2019 20 Totals | 62 | 62 | 31.2 | 5.7-13.1 | 43.8 | 2.3-5.6 | 40.8 | 2.9-3.5 |
| 2019-20 | La Clippers | 19 | 20 | 28.9 | 3.9-9.2 | 42.5 | 1.4-4.4 | 31.0 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2019-20 | New York Knicks | 43 | 43 | 32.3 | 6.5-14.8 | 44.2 | 2.7-6.1 | 43.9 | 3.8-4.6 |
| 2018-19 | Boston Celtics | 75 | 53 | 27.9 | 5.0-11.3 | 44.7 | 1.9-5.2 | 37.5 | 1.9-2.3 |
| 2017-18 | Boston Celtics | 54 | 21 | 26.7 | 4.9-11.3 | 42.9 | 1.6-4.3 | 36.8 | 2.3-2.9 |
| 2016-17 | Detroit Pistons | 79 | 79 | 32.5 | 5.3-12.7 | 41.8 | 1.5-4.5 | 33.1 | 1.8-2.3 |
| 2015-16 | Detroit Pistons | 80 | 80 | 35.7 | 5.1-11.8 | 43.4 | 1.4-3.7 | 36.2 | 2.5-3.4 |
| 2014-15 | Phoenix Suns | 81 | 35 | 25.2 | 4.1-9.4 | 43.4 | 1.4-3.9 | 35.8 | 0.9-1.4 |
| 2013-14 | Phoenix Suns | 82 | 1 | 22.0 | 3.5-7.9 | 44.2 | 1.2-3.2 | 38.1 | 1.5-1.9 |
| 2012-13 | 2012 13 Totals | 77 | 23 | 19.8 | 2.9-6.8 | 42.2 | 1.1-3.0 | 36.9 | 0.9-1.5 |
| 2012-13 | Phoenix Suns | 23 | 6 | 16.1 | 2.2-5.5 | 40.5 | 0.5-1.7 | 30.8 | 0.7-1.8 |
| 2012-13 | Houston Rockets | 54 | 17 | 21.4 | 3.2-7.4 | 42.8 | 1.4-3.6 | 38.1 | 0.9-1.4 |
| 2011-12 | Houston Rockets | 17 | 0 | 7.4 | 0.9-3.2 | 29.6 | 0.1-1.0 | 11.8 | 0.4-0.5 |
Marcus Morris Sr.: our analysis
2023-24 season: 49 GP, 6.4 PTS, 2.7 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -1.1 · PAL 12, very poor.
In 2023-24, Marcus Morris Sr., 37, posts a PAL Rating of 12 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.1.
His strengths: shooting (69, above average). On the other hand, impact (8, among the weakest in the league) and defense (15, 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 (-2.5).
A slight dip from 2022-23, when his PAL was 18; his WAR went from 0.0 to -1.1.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
6.4
Rebounds
2.7
Assists
0.7
TS%
55.8 %
Usage
16.6 %
PER
9.9
WS/48
.060
On/off +/−
-9.0
Minutes
16.7
Games
49
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.2
80% of cases: -1.4 to 1.7
Points/game
5.5
Games
55
WAR 2023-24
-1.1
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 (-18)
- 2021-220.8 WAR · 1.0 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
- 2023-24-1.1 WAR · -2.7 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-48 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
59
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 71
- SHT
- Shooting
- 85
- FIN
- Finishing
- 66
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 66
- BAL
- Ball security
- 85
- REB
- Rebounding
- 68
- DEF
- Defense
- 62
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 90
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
18.5 pi
12th percentile
At the rim
68.4 %
40th percentile
Rim share
7.2 %
1th percentile
Midrange
40.4 %
58th percentile
Three-point
.403
86th percentile
3PA share
45.1 %
51th percentile
Corner threes
42.9 %
71th percentile
Free throws
.818
70th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CLE | 6.4 | -1.1 | 12 | 59 | 55.8 | .403 | 45.1 |
| 2022-23 | LAC | 11.2 | 0.0 | 18 | 66 | 53.4 | .364 | 47.9 |
| 2021-22 | LAC | 15.4 | 0.8 | 19 | 70 | 54.9 | .367 | 39.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15Playoffs | @ BOS | L 113-98 | 34 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10-13 | 5-6 |
| May 12Playoffs | vs BOS | L 106-93 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| May 9Playoffs | @ BOS | W 118-94 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| May 7Playoffs | @ BOS | L 120-95 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| May 5Playoffs | vs ORL | W 106-94 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| May 3Playoffs | @ ORL | L 103-96 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-4 |
| May 1Playoffs | vs ORL | W 104-103 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-5 |
| Apr 27Playoffs | @ ORL | L 112-89 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Apr 25Playoffs | @ ORL | L 121-83 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Apr 14 | vs CHA | L 120-110 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-4 |
Marcus Morris Sr.: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Marcus Morris Sr. average in 2023-24?
Marcus Morris Sr. averages 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 49 games in 2023-24.
How old is Marcus Morris Sr.?
Marcus Morris Sr. is 37 years old: he was born on September 2, 1989.
How tall is Marcus Morris Sr., and how much does he weigh?
Marcus Morris Sr. is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Marcus Morris Sr. from?
United States: Marcus Morris Sr. was born in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States.
What team does Marcus Morris Sr. play for?
Marcus Morris Sr. plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA, at F, wearing number 13.
How good is Marcus Morris Sr.?
Marcus Morris Sr. produced -1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 12 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Marcus Morris Sr. getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 18 in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Marcus Morris Sr. drafted?
Marcus Morris Sr. was drafted in 2011 by HOU, in round 1 (pick 14 of the round).
What is Marcus Morris Sr.'s projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
