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Paul

Millsap

PF · PHI · Very poor

PAL
13
WAR
-0.3
PTS
3.5

2021-22

Paul Millsap

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Biography

Team
Philadelphia 76ers
Position
Power Forward
Height
6' 7"
Weight
257 lbs
Born
February 10, 1985 (41)
Birthplace
Monroe, LA
College
Louisiana Tech
Draft
2006: Rd 2, Pk 47 (UTAH)
Experience
14th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Philadelphia 76ers · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Brooklyn Nets · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Denver Nuggets · 2017-18 – 2020-21 (4 seasons)
  • Atlanta Hawks · 2013-14 – 2016-17 (4 seasons)
  • Utah Jazz · 2006-07 – 2012-13 (7 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-222021 22 Totals33111.41.4-3.539.10.2-1.122.90.5-0.7
2021-22Philadelphia 76ers9111.81.4-3.343.30.2-0.925.00.6-0.8
2021-22Brooklyn Nets24011.31.3-3.537.60.3-1.122.20.5-0.7
2020-21Denver Nuggets563620.83.4-7.247.60.9-2.634.31.3-1.8
2019-20Denver Nuggets514824.34.1-8.648.21.1-2.443.52.3-2.8
2018-19Denver Nuggets706527.14.6-9.548.40.8-2.336.52.6-3.6
2017-18Denver Nuggets383730.15.3-11.446.41.0-3.034.52.9-4.2
2016-17Atlanta Hawks696734.06.2-14.144.21.1-3.531.14.5-5.9
2015-16Atlanta Hawks818132.76.2-13.247.00.9-2.931.93.8-5.0
2014-15Atlanta Hawks737332.76.1-12.747.61.1-3.035.63.5-4.6
2013-14Atlanta Hawks747333.56.5-14.146.11.0-2.935.83.9-5.3
2012-13Utah Jazz787830.45.5-11.249.00.2-0.533.33.4-4.6
2011-12Utah Jazz646232.86.7-13.549.50.1-0.522.63.2-4.0
2010-11Utah Jazz767634.36.9-13.053.10.1-0.339.13.4-4.4
2009-10Utah Jazz82827.84.7-8.753.80.0-0.111.12.2-3.2
2008-09Utah Jazz763830.15.3-9.953.40.0-0.10.03.0-4.3
2007-08Utah Jazz82220.83.1-6.150.40.0-0.00.01.9-2.8
2006-07Utah Jazz82118.02.5-4.952.50.0-0.033.31.7-2.5

Paul Millsap: our analysis

2021-22 season: 33 GP, 3.5 PTS, 3.5 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 13, very poor.

In 2021-22, Paul Millsap, 41, posts a PAL Rating of 13 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.

On the other hand, scoring (13, among the weakest in the league) and impact (13, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.2); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.7).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers

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Points

3.5

Rebounds

3.5

Assists

0.9

TS%

45.8 %

Usage

16.7 %

PER

10.8

WS/48

.061

On/off +/−

-6.4

Minutes

11.4

Games

33

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

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

0.9

80% of cases: -0.5 to 2.3

Points/game

3.0

Games

42

WAR 2021-22

-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)

  • 2021-22-0.3 WAR

Outlook, age included

-30 · 36 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021-22

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

OV · Overall

60

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
61
SHT
Shooting
71
FIN
Finishing
56
PLY
Playmaking
77
BAL
Ball security
79
REB
Rebounding
68
DEF
Defense
75
DUR
Durability
53
EX
Experience
96
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, 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

Impact13
Scoring13
Playmaking53
Shooting34
Rebounding49
Defense38

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.5
Offensive BPM-3.7
Defensive BPM+0.2
Win Shares+0.5

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

10.2 pi

35th percentile

At the rim

52.5 %

0th percentile

Rim share

34.8 %

40th percentile

Midrange

0.0 %

9th percentile

Three-point

.229

30th percentile

3PA share

30.4 %

74th percentile

Corner threes

9.1 %

6th percentile

Free throws

.708

33th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
May 2Playoffs@ MIAL 106-926011000-00-0
Mar 29vs MILL 118-1169000100-10-0
Mar 21vs MIAW 113-10623541112-50-1
Mar 6@ MIAL 99-829451102-50-2
Mar 5vs CLEW 125-1198220101-20-0
Mar 3vs NYKW 123-10812020010-00-0
Feb 27@ NYKW 125-10912631103-50-1
Feb 26@ MINW 133-10212320000-20-0
Feb 18@ MILW 123-12011441002-40-2
Feb 16vs BOSL 135-879931003-62-2

Paul Millsap: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Paul Millsap average in 2021-22?

Paul Millsap averages 3.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 33 games in 2021-22.

How old is Paul Millsap?

Paul Millsap is 41 years old: he was born on February 10, 1985.

How tall is Paul Millsap, and how much does he weigh?

Paul Millsap is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 258 lb (117 kg).

Where is Paul Millsap from?

United States: Paul Millsap was born in Monroe, LA, in the United States.

What team does Paul Millsap play for?

Paul Millsap plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 8.

How good is Paul Millsap?

Paul Millsap produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 13 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Paul Millsap drafted?

Paul Millsap was drafted in 2006 by UTAH, in round 2 (pick 47 of the round).

What is Paul Millsap's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Philadelphia 76ers teammates

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