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McKinley

Wright IV

PG · DAL · Below average

PAL
25
WAR
-0.3
PTS
4.2

2022-23

McKinley Wright IV

#23PGDallas Mavericks logoDallas Mavericks

Biography

Team
Dallas Mavericks
Position
Point Guard
Height
5' 11"
Weight
192 lbs
Born
October 25, 1998 (28)
Birthplace
North Robbinsdale, MN
College
Colorado
Experience
1st Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Dallas Mavericks · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves · 2021-22 (1 season)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-23Dallas Mavericks27112.41.7-3.646.90.3-1.032.10.5-0.7
2021-22Minnesota Timberwolves503.80.4-0.666.70.2-0.450.00.0-0.0

McKinley Wright IV: our analysis

2022-23 season: 27 GP, 4.2 PTS, 1.7 REB, 2.1 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 25, below average.

In 2022-23, McKinley Wright IV, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 25 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.

His strengths: rebounding (68, above average) and playmaking (64, above average). On the other hand, impact (20, well below average) and shooting (23, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.9).

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards

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Points

4.2

Rebounds

1.7

Assists

2.1

TS%

53.6 %

Usage

16.9 %

PER

12.4

WS/48

.069

On/off +/−

-15.0

Minutes

12.4

Games

27

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

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

0.1

80% of cases: -0.5 to 0.8

Points/game

4.3

Games

18

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)

  • 2022-23-0.3 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, 2022-23

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

OV · Overall

67

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
71
SHT
Shooting
70
FIN
Finishing
70
PLY
Playmaking
79
BAL
Ball security
68
REB
Rebounding
79
DEF
Defense
74
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
—
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).

PAL: dimensions

Impact20
Scoring34
Playmaking64
Shooting23
Rebounding68
Defense49

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-2.7
Offensive BPM-1.9
Defensive BPM-0.8
Win Shares+0.5

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

12.7 pi

85th percentile

At the rim

59.1 %

13th percentile

Rim share

22.4 %

70th percentile

Midrange

28.6 %

12th percentile

Three-point

.321

13th percentile

3PA share

28.6 %

11th percentile

Corner threes

28.6 %

8th percentile

Free throws

.684

4th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 9vs SASL 138-117281354005-101-2
Apr 8vs CHIL 115-112241323006-141-4
Mar 27@ INDW 127-1045203011-20-1
Mar 18@ LALW 111-1107501002-41-2
Mar 16@ SASW 137-128 OT231142014-51-1
Mar 13vs MEML 104-8822963104-121-3
Mar 12@ MEML 112-10821445001-20-1
Feb 16@ DENL 118-109131104004-42-2
Feb 11@ SACW 122-11413513002-31-2
Feb 9@ LACW 110-10411031000-10-0

McKinley Wright IV: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does McKinley Wright IV average in 2022-23?

McKinley Wright IV averages 4.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 27 games in 2022-23.

How old is McKinley Wright IV?

McKinley Wright IV is 28 years old: he was born on October 25, 1998.

How tall is McKinley Wright IV, and how much does he weigh?

McKinley Wright IV is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).

Where is McKinley Wright IV from?

United States: McKinley Wright IV was born in North Robbinsdale, MN, in the United States.

What team does McKinley Wright IV play for?

McKinley Wright IV plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 23.

How good is McKinley Wright IV?

McKinley Wright IV produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 25 out of 100: below average for his position.

What is McKinley Wright IV's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Dallas Mavericks teammates

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