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Markieff

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Markieff

Morris

PF · LAL · Around average

PAL
46
WAR
-0.3
PTS
3.8

2022-23

Markieff Morris

#88PFLos Angeles Lakers logoLos Angeles Lakers

Biography

Team
Los Angeles Lakers
Position
Power Forward
Height
6' 9"
Weight
245 lbs
Born
September 2, 1989 (37)
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA
College
Kansas
Draft
2011: Rd 1, Pk 13 (PHX)
Experience
13th Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • 2024 25 Totals · 2024-25 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2024-25 (1 season)
  • Dallas Mavericks · 2023-24 – 2024-25 (2 seasons)
  • 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Dallas Mavericks · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Brooklyn Nets · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Miami Heat · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • 2019 20 Totals · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Lakers · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Detroit Pistons · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Washington Wizards · 2016-17 – 2018-19 (3 seasons)
  • 2015 16 Totals · 2015-16 (1 season)
  • Washington Wizards · 2015-16 (1 season)
  • Phoenix Suns · 2011-12 – 2015-16 (5 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2024-252024 25 Totals15210.91.4-4.730.00.6-2.425.00.3-0.4
2024-25Los Angeles Lakers8215.52.0-6.033.30.9-2.930.40.6-0.8
2024-25Dallas Mavericks705.90.7-3.122.70.3-1.915.40.0-0.0
2023-24Dallas Mavericks2618.30.9-2.633.80.6-1.635.70.2-0.2
2022-232022 23 Totals35210.11.3-3.340.90.8-2.039.40.3-0.3
2022-23Dallas Mavericks818.81.8-4.142.41.0-2.836.40.0-0.0
2022-23Brooklyn Nets27110.61.2-3.040.20.7-1.840.80.4-0.4
2021-22Miami Heat17117.53.2-6.747.40.8-2.333.30.5-0.5
2020-21Los Angeles Lakers612719.72.5-6.240.51.1-3.431.10.6-0.8
2019-202019 20 Totals581720.53.5-7.944.31.5-3.938.61.1-1.5
2019-20Los Angeles Lakers14114.22.0-4.940.60.9-2.833.30.4-0.4
2019-20Detroit Pistons441622.54.0-8.845.01.7-4.339.71.4-1.8
2018-192018 19 Totals581621.93.5-8.342.11.2-3.533.51.2-1.6
2018-19Oklahoma City Thunder24116.12.5-6.539.10.8-2.533.90.6-0.8
2018-19Washington Wizards341526.04.2-9.643.61.4-4.233.31.7-2.1
2017-18Washington Wizards737327.04.5-9.448.01.0-2.836.71.4-1.8
2016-17Washington Wizards767631.25.3-11.745.70.9-2.636.22.4-2.8
2015-162015 16 Totals644525.54.8-11.242.50.7-2.430.31.7-2.3
2015-16Washington Wizards272126.45.0-10.646.70.9-2.931.61.6-2.0
2015-16Phoenix Suns372424.84.6-11.639.70.6-2.128.91.8-2.5
2014-15Phoenix Suns828231.56.2-13.446.50.7-2.231.82.2-2.8
2013-14Phoenix Suns81026.65.1-10.448.60.4-1.331.53.2-4.0
2012-13Phoenix Suns823222.43.2-8.040.70.5-1.633.61.1-1.5
2011-12Phoenix Suns63719.52.8-6.939.90.7-2.034.71.2-1.7

Markieff Morris: our analysis

2022-23 season: 35 GP, 3.8 PTS, 2.0 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 46, around average.

In 2022-23, Markieff Morris, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 46 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of -0.3.

His strengths: shooting (73, above average) and rebounding (64, above average). On the other hand, impact (38, below average) holds him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.3).

A clear step forward: his PAL went from 31 in 2021-22 to 46; his WAR, though, went from 0.0 to -0.3.

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Forwards

NBA stats →

Points

3.8

Rebounds

2.0

Assists

0.9

TS%

55.3 %

Usage

17.2 %

PER

10.4

WS/48

.059

On/off +/−

+1.8

Minutes

10.1

Games

35

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

2023-24 projection

NBA trends →

Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -0.8 to 0.8

Points/game

3.3

Games

28

WAR 2022-23

-0.3

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)

  • 2021-220.0 WAR
  • 2022-23-0.3 WAR

Outlook, age included

-15 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2022-23

All ratings →

Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

60

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
63
SHT
Shooting
77
FIN
Finishing
67
PLY
Playmaking
78
BAL
Ball security
67
REB
Rebounding
79
DEF
Defense
72
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
87
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, 2022-23

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).

WAR

-0.3

PAL Rating

46 / 100

PAL: dimensions

Impact38
Scoring39
Playmaking58
Shooting73
Rebounding64
Defense46

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-2.7
Offensive BPM-2.3
Defensive BPM-0.4
Win Shares+0.4

Shooting profile

NBA shooting profiles →

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

20.4 pi

6th percentile

At the rim

57.1 %

5th percentile

Rim share

6.1 %

1th percentile

Midrange

33.3 %

35th percentile

Three-point

.394

77th percentile

3PA share

61.7 %

81th percentile

Corner threes

40.9 %

62th percentile

Free throws

1.000

100th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2022-23DAL3.8-0.3466055.3.39461.7
2021-22MIA7.60.0315654.7.33334.2

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 13@ PORL 109-81331146115-101-3
Mar 23vs CHIL 146-1157201001-20-0
Mar 21vs MILL 118-8928942013-111-7
Mar 15@ DENL 131-12624753003-111-4
Mar 13@ MILL 126-10612412001-41-2
Feb 13@ UTAL 131-1198501001-51-3
Feb 11vs UTAW 132-1136302001-11-1
Feb 8vs INDW 124-1176310001-41-3
Jan 28vs WASW 130-10812210001-60-4
Jan 24@ OKCW 121-1154011100-20-2

Markieff Morris: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Markieff Morris average in 2022-23?

Markieff Morris averages 3.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 35 games in 2022-23.

How old is Markieff Morris?

Markieff Morris is 37 years old: he was born on September 2, 1989.

How tall is Markieff Morris, and how much does he weigh?

Markieff Morris is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 245 lb (111 kg).

Where is Markieff Morris from?

United States: Markieff Morris was born in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States.

What team does Markieff Morris play for?

Markieff Morris plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 88.

How good is Markieff Morris?

Markieff Morris produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 46 out of 100: around average for his position.

Is Markieff Morris getting better?

Yes: his PAL rating went from 31 in 2021-22 to 46 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Markieff Morris drafted?

Markieff Morris was drafted in 2011 by PHX, in round 1 (pick 13 of the round).

What is Markieff Morris's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Los Angeles Lakers teammates

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