Nassir
Little
SF · MIA · Below average
- PAL
- 24
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 3.4
2023-24
Nassir Little
#25SF
Miami Heat
Biography
- Team
- Miami Heat
- Position
- Small Forward
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Born
- February 11, 2000 (26)
- Birthplace
- Orange Park, FL
- College
- North Carolina
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 1, Pk 25 (POR)
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Phoenix Suns · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2019-20 – 2022-23 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Phoenix Suns | 45 | 2 | 10.2 | 1.3-2.8 | 46.0 | 0.5-1.6 | 30.0 | 0.4-0.4 |
| 2022-23 | Portland Trail Blazers | 54 | 4 | 18.1 | 2.5-5.6 | 44.2 | 1.1-2.9 | 36.7 | 0.6-0.9 |
| 2021-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | 42 | 23 | 25.9 | 3.5-7.5 | 46.0 | 1.2-3.7 | 33.1 | 1.6-2.2 |
| 2020-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | 48 | 2 | 13.3 | 1.6-3.5 | 46.7 | 0.6-1.7 | 35.0 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2019-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | 48 | 5 | 11.9 | 1.4-3.1 | 43.0 | 0.3-1.2 | 23.7 | 0.6-0.9 |
Nassir Little: our analysis
2023-24 season: 45 GP, 3.4 PTS, 1.7 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 24, below average.
In 2023-24, Nassir Little, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 24 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
On the other hand, impact (23, well below average) and scoring (35, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.4).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 9 in 2022-23 to 24; his WAR went from -0.8 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
3.4
Rebounds
1.7
Assists
0.5
TS%
57.2 %
Usage
13.9 %
PER
9.9
WS/48
.074
On/off +/−
-11.3
Minutes
10.2
Games
45
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -1.2 to 1.2
Points/game
3.6
Games
49
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)
- 2021-220.5 WAR · 0.9 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.8 WAR · -1.6 per 2,000 min
- 2023-24-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 23 y.o. · usually still improving
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
56
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 67
- SHT
- Shooting
- 72
- FIN
- Finishing
- 79
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 61
- BAL
- Ball security
- 79
- REB
- Rebounding
- 76
- DEF
- Defense
- 66
- DUR
- Durability
- 44
- EX
- Experience
- 61
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
16.4 pi
31th percentile
At the rim
76.9 %
83th percentile
Rim share
21.0 %
41th percentile
Midrange
75.0 %
96th percentile
Three-point
.300
11th percentile
3PA share
56.5 %
75th percentile
Corner threes
32.0 %
14th percentile
Free throws
.850
85th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | PHX | 3.4 | -0.3 | 24 | 56 | 57.2 | .300 | 56.5 |
| 2022-23 | POR | 6.6 | -0.8 | 9 | 59 | 55.5 | .367 | 52.1 |
| 2021-22 | POR | 9.8 | 0.5 | 45 | 63 | 57.5 | .331 | 48.9 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29Playoffs | vs MIN | L 122-116 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 23Playoffs | @ MIN | L 105-93 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Apr 20Playoffs | @ MIN | L 120-95 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 14 | @ MIN | W 125-106 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Apr 11 | @ LAC | W 124-108 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 10 | vs LAC | L 105-92 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 6 | vs MIN | W 97-87 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Apr 4 | vs CLE | W 122-101 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 30 | @ OKC | L 128-103 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 24 | @ SAS | W 131-106 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
Nassir Little: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Nassir Little average in 2023-24?
Nassir Little averages 3.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 45 games in 2023-24.
How old is Nassir Little?
Nassir Little is 26 years old: he was born on February 11, 2000.
How tall is Nassir Little, and how much does he weigh?
Nassir Little is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Nassir Little from?
United States: Nassir Little was born in Orange Park, FL, in the United States.
What team does Nassir Little play for?
Nassir Little plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 25.
How good is Nassir Little?
Nassir Little produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 24 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Nassir Little getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 9 in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Nassir Little drafted?
Nassir Little was drafted in 2019 by POR, in round 1 (pick 25 of the round).
What is Nassir Little's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
