Nerlens
Noel
C · SAC · Around average
- PAL
- 49
- WAR
- 0.8
- PTS
- 3.4
2021-22
Nerlens Noel
Sacramento KingsBiography
- Team
- Sacramento Kings
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Born
- April 10, 1994 (32)
- Birthplace
- Malden, MA
- College
- Kentucky
- Draft
- 2013: Rd 1, Pk 6 (NO)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2022-23 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2018-19 – 2019-20 (2 seasons)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2017-18 (1 season)
- 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2014-15 – 2016-17 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 17 | 4 | 11.5 | 0.8-2.1 | 36.1 | 0.1-0.1 | 50.0 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 1 | 14.3 | 0.3-2.0 | 16.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | Detroit Pistons | 14 | 3 | 10.9 | 0.9-2.1 | 40.0 | 0.1-0.1 | 50.0 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2021-22 | New York Knicks | 25 | 11 | 22.5 | 1.3-2.4 | 53.3 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8-1.2 |
| 2020-21 | New York Knicks | 64 | 41 | 24.2 | 2.1-3.5 | 61.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2019-20 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 61 | 7 | 18.5 | 3.0-4.4 | 68.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 33.3 | 1.3-1.7 |
| 2018-19 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 77 | 2 | 13.7 | 2.1-3.6 | 58.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7-1.0 |
| 2017-18 | Dallas Mavericks | 30 | 6 | 15.7 | 1.8-3.5 | 52.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2016-17 | 2016 17 Totals | 51 | 19 | 20.5 | 3.6-6.1 | 59.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5-2.2 |
| 2016-17 | Dallas Mavericks | 22 | 12 | 22.0 | 3.5-6.1 | 57.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5-2.2 |
| 2016-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | 29 | 7 | 19.4 | 3.7-6.0 | 61.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5-2.2 |
| 2015-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | 67 | 62 | 29.3 | 4.6-8.8 | 52.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 50.0 | 2.0-3.4 |
| 2014-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | 75 | 71 | 30.8 | 4.0-8.7 | 46.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9-3.1 |
Nerlens Noel: our analysis
2021-22 season: 25 GP, 3.4 PTS, 5.6 REB, 0.9 AST, 1.2 STL, 1.2 BLK. WAR 0.8 · PAL 49, around average.
In 2021-22, Nerlens Noel, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 49 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.8.
His strengths: defense (94, among the best in the league). On the other hand, scoring (2, among the weakest in the league) and playmaking (4, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+3.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.1).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers
NBA stats →Points
3.4
Rebounds
5.6
Assists
0.9
TS%
58.1 %
Usage
7.3 %
PER
11.8
WS/48
.128
On/off +/−
-5.4
Minutes
22.5
Games
25
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
2.0
80% of cases: 0.2 to 3.8
Points/game
3.4
Games
41
WAR 2021-22
0.8
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
↓ Slight decline (-9)
- 2021-220.8 WAR · 2.8 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+1 · 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
65
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 48
- SHT
- Shooting
- 73
- FIN
- Finishing
- 73
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 60
- BAL
- Ball security
- 35
- REB
- Rebounding
- 66
- DEF
- Defense
- 99
- DUR
- Durability
- 48
- EX
- Experience
- 75
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
5.9 pi
59th percentile
At the rim
56.3 %
0th percentile
Rim share
53.3 %
67th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.000
10th percentile
3PA share
5.0 %
38th percentile
Corner threes
0.0 %
3th percentile
Free throws
.700
32th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 | @ DEN | W 122-120 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Mar 10 | @ MIL | L 118-113 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Mar 8 | @ HOU | W 118-96 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 9 | @ CLE | L 113-85 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 24 | vs MIL | L 150-130 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 14 | vs NOP | L 116-110 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Jan 12 | vs MIN | W 135-118 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 11 | @ PHI | L 147-116 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Jan 8 | vs PHI | L 123-111 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Jan 3 | @ POR | L 135-106 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Nerlens Noel: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Nerlens Noel average in 2021-22?
Nerlens Noel averages 3.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 25 games in 2021-22.
How old is Nerlens Noel?
Nerlens Noel is 32 years old: he was born on April 10, 1994.
How tall is Nerlens Noel, and how much does he weigh?
Nerlens Noel is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Nerlens Noel from?
United States: Nerlens Noel was born in Malden, MA, in the United States.
What team does Nerlens Noel play for?
Nerlens Noel plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, at C, wearing number 0.
How good is Nerlens Noel?
Nerlens Noel produced 0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 49 out of 100: around average for his position.
Where was Nerlens Noel drafted?
Nerlens Noel was drafted in 2013 by NO, in round 1 (pick 6 of the round).
What is Nerlens Noel's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 2.0 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
