
McKinley
Wright IV
PG · DAL · Below average
- PAL
- 25
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 4.2
2022-23
McKinley Wright IV
#23PG
Dallas 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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Dallas Mavericks | 27 | 1 | 12.4 | 1.7-3.6 | 46.9 | 0.3-1.0 | 32.1 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 5 | 0 | 3.8 | 0.4-0.6 | 66.7 | 0.2-0.4 | 50.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
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
NBA stats →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
NBA trends →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
All ratings →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?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, 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
Where WAR comes from
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
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
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | vs SAS | L 138-117 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 1-2 |
| Apr 8 | vs CHI | L 115-112 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 1-4 |
| Mar 27 | @ IND | W 127-104 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 18 | @ LAL | W 111-110 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 16 | @ SAS | W 137-128 OT | 23 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-1 |
| Mar 13 | vs MEM | L 104-88 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4-12 | 1-3 |
| Mar 12 | @ MEM | L 112-108 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Feb 16 | @ DEN | L 118-109 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4-4 | 2-2 |
| Feb 11 | @ SAC | W 122-114 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Feb 9 | @ LAC | W 110-104 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
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.






