Nathan
Knight
F · BOS · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 3.7
2022-23
Nathan Knight
Boston CelticsBiography
- Team
- Boston Celtics
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 253 lbs
- Born
- September 20, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Syracuse, NY
- College
- William & Mary
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2020-21 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 38 | 0 | 7.7 | 1.2-2.1 | 56.8 | 0.2-0.6 | 36.4 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 37 | 2 | 7.2 | 1.2-2.4 | 51.1 | 0.1-0.4 | 30.8 | 1.2-1.6 |
| 2020-21 | Atlanta Hawks | 33 | 0 | 8.5 | 1.1-3.0 | 37.0 | 0.2-1.0 | 18.2 | 1.3-1.7 |
Nathan Knight: our analysis
2022-23 season: 38 GP, 3.7 PTS, 1.5 REB, 0.3 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2022-23, Nathan Knight, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: shooting (62, above average). On the other hand, rebounding (15, among the weakest in the league) and impact (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 (-2.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 70 in 2021-22, against 11 now; his WAR went from 0.3 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
3.7
Rebounds
1.5
Assists
0.3
TS%
65.5 %
Usage
18.7 %
PER
14.5
WS/48
.116
On/off +/−
-2.8
Minutes
7.7
Games
38
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -0.4 to 1.1
Points/game
3.8
Games
38
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)
- 2021-220.3 WAR
- 2022-23-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
+10 · 25 y.o. · prime years
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
61
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 75
- SHT
- Shooting
- 77
- FIN
- Finishing
- 78
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 74
- BAL
- Ball security
- 69
- REB
- Rebounding
- 65
- DEF
- Defense
- 67
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- 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, 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
8.8 pi
34th percentile
At the rim
77.8 %
76th percentile
Rim share
44.4 %
49th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.364
73th percentile
3PA share
27.2 %
72th percentile
Corner threes
33.3 %
67th percentile
Free throws
.684
40th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | MIN | 3.7 | -0.3 | 11 | 61 | 65.5 | .364 | 27.2 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 3.7 | 0.3 | 70 | 73 | 60.3 | .308 | 14.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17Playoffs | @ DEN | L 109-80 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Apr 15 | vs OKC | W 120-95 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 12 | @ LAL | L 108-102 OT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 9 | vs NOP | W 113-108 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Apr 8 | @ SAS | W 151-131 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 18 | @ TOR | L 122-107 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Mar 13 | @ ATL | W 136-115 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 27 | @ GSW | L 109-104 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 11 | @ MEM | L 128-107 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 9 | @ UTA | W 143-118 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Nathan Knight: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Nathan Knight average in 2022-23?
Nathan Knight averages 3.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game in 38 games in 2022-23.
How old is Nathan Knight?
Nathan Knight is 29 years old: he was born on September 20, 1997.
How tall is Nathan Knight, and how much does he weigh?
Nathan Knight is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 254 lb (115 kg).
Where is Nathan Knight from?
United States: Nathan Knight was born in Syracuse, NY, in the United States.
What team does Nathan Knight play for?
Nathan Knight plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA, at F, wearing number 1.
How good is Nathan Knight?
Nathan Knight produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Nathan Knight getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 70 in 2021-22 to 11 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Nathan Knight's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
