Matt
Thomas
SG · CHI · Below average
- PAL
- 30
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 4.0
2021-22
Matt Thomas
#21SG
Chicago Bulls
Biography
- Team
- Chicago Bulls
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Born
- August 4, 1994 (32)
- Birthplace
- Onalaska, WI
- College
- Iowa State
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Chicago Bulls · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Chicago Bulls | 40 | 0 | 11.5 | 1.4-3.4 | 41.0 | 0.9-2.3 | 38.5 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 45 | 0 | 7.3 | 1.1-2.8 | 39.4 | 0.6-1.8 | 33.8 | 0.3-0.3 |
| 2020-21 | Utah Jazz | 19 | 0 | 7.1 | 1.4-3.4 | 40.0 | 0.5-2.1 | 25.6 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Raptors | 26 | 0 | 7.4 | 0.9-2.4 | 38.7 | 0.7-1.6 | 41.5 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Raptors | 41 | 1 | 10.7 | 1.8-3.7 | 48.7 | 1.1-2.4 | 47.5 | 0.2-0.3 |
Matt Thomas: our analysis
2021-22 season: 40 GP, 4.0 PTS, 1.3 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 30, below average.
In 2021-22, Matt Thomas, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 30 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
On the other hand, defense (18, well below average) and rebounding (33, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: defensive BPM (-1.5).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
4.0
Rebounds
1.3
Assists
0.5
TS%
56.4 %
Usage
14.5 %
PER
9.9
WS/48
.058
On/off +/−
+3.3
Minutes
11.5
Games
40
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -1.0 to 1.1
Points/game
4.0
Games
42
WAR 2021-22
-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)
- 2021-22-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
+10 · 27 y.o. · prime years
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
57
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 68
- SHT
- Shooting
- 78
- FIN
- Finishing
- 71
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 63
- BAL
- Ball security
- 88
- REB
- Rebounding
- 71
- DEF
- Defense
- 60
- DUR
- Durability
- 43
- EX
- Experience
- 47
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
22.6 pi
0th percentile
At the rim
100.0 %
100th percentile
Rim share
0.7 %
0th percentile
Midrange
55.2 %
97th percentile
Three-point
.385
76th percentile
3PA share
67.9 %
92th percentile
Corner threes
50.0 %
92th percentile
Free throws
.800
39th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | vs TOR | W 113-99 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 19 | @ PHX | L 129-102 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Mar 17 | @ UTA | L 125-110 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Mar 1 | @ MIA | L 112-99 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 17 | vs SAC | W 125-118 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Feb 15 | vs SAS | W 120-109 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Feb 13 | vs OKC | W 106-101 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Feb 10 | @ CHA | W 121-109 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Feb 8 | vs PHX | L 127-124 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Feb 6 | vs PHI | L 119-108 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-10 | 1-7 |
Matt Thomas: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Matt Thomas average in 2021-22?
Matt Thomas averages 4.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 40 games in 2021-22.
How old is Matt Thomas?
Matt Thomas is 32 years old: he was born on August 4, 1994.
How tall is Matt Thomas, and how much does he weigh?
Matt Thomas is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Matt Thomas from?
United States: Matt Thomas was born in Onalaska, WI, in the United States.
What team does Matt Thomas play for?
Matt Thomas plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 21.
How good is Matt Thomas?
Matt Thomas produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 30 out of 100: below average for his position.
What is Matt Thomas's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
