Matt
Ryan
F · NYK · Below average
- PAL
- 32
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 5.4
2023-24
Matt Ryan
#37F
New York Knicks
Biography
- Team
- New York Knicks
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Born
- April 17, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Cortlandt Manor, NY
- College
- Chattanooga
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- New York Knicks · 2024-25 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2023-24 (1 season)
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Boston Celtics · 2021-22 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | New York Knicks | 19 | 0 | 3.6 | 0.5-1.6 | 32.3 | 0.3-1.0 | 31.6 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2023-24 | New Orleans Pelicans | 28 | 1 | 13.9 | 1.8-4.0 | 43.4 | 1.5-3.3 | 45.1 | 0.5-0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 34 | 0 | 9.1 | 1.2-3.2 | 37.0 | 0.9-2.5 | 38.1 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 0 | 8.2 | 1.1-2.7 | 42.4 | 0.9-2.2 | 38.8 | 0.3-0.3 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Lakers | 12 | 0 | 10.8 | 1.3-4.1 | 30.6 | 1.1-2.9 | 37.1 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Celtics | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.0-5.0 | 20.0 | 1.0-5.0 | 20.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
Matt Ryan: our analysis
2023-24 season: 28 GP, 5.4 PTS, 1.4 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.0 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 32, below average.
In 2023-24, Matt Ryan, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 32 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: shooting (89, among the best in the league). On the other hand, playmaking (13, among the weakest in the league) and defense (16, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.4).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 24 in 2022-23 to 32; his WAR, though, went from -0.3 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
5.4
Rebounds
1.4
Assists
0.6
TS%
63.8 %
Usage
15.4 %
PER
9.0
WS/48
.065
On/off +/−
-3.4
Minutes
13.9
Games
28
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: -0.7 to 0.9
Points/game
5.5
Games
30
WAR 2023-24
-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)
- 2022-23-0.3 WAR
- 2023-24-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
+10 · 26 y.o. · prime years
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
62
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 76
- SHT
- Shooting
- 87
- FIN
- Finishing
- 73
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 73
- REB
- Rebounding
- 61
- DEF
- Defense
- 60
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- —
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
22.6 pi
1th percentile
At the rim
66.7 %
29th percentile
Rim share
2.7 %
0th percentile
Midrange
33.3 %
35th percentile
Three-point
.451
100th percentile
3PA share
80.5 %
98th percentile
Corner threes
55.2 %
99th percentile
Free throws
.929
100th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | NOP | 5.4 | -0.3 | 32 | 62 | 63.8 | .451 | 80.5 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 3.6 | -0.3 | 24 | 63 | 53.8 | .381 | 77.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 | @ CLE | L 142-105 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Feb 12 | @ IND | W 128-115 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Feb 2 | vs LAL | L 128-112 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 28 | vs MEM | W 143-106 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 26 | vs SAC | W 143-120 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 12 | vs MIL | W 140-106 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Jan 11 | vs OKC | L 126-101 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 9 | vs TOR | W 112-98 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 5 | @ CHI | L 139-126 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 31 | @ WAS | W 126-106 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Matt Ryan: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Matt Ryan average in 2023-24?
Matt Ryan averages 5.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 28 games in 2023-24.
How old is Matt Ryan?
Matt Ryan is 29 years old: he was born on April 17, 1997.
How tall is Matt Ryan, and how much does he weigh?
Matt Ryan is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Matt Ryan from?
United States: Matt Ryan was born in Cortlandt Manor, NY, in the United States.
What team does Matt Ryan play for?
Matt Ryan plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA, at F, wearing number 37.
How good is Matt Ryan?
Matt Ryan produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 32 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Matt Ryan getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 24 in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Matt Ryan's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
