PJ
Dozier
G · MIN · Below average
- PAL
- 27
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 5.4
2021-22
PJ Dozier
Minnesota TimberwolvesBiography
- Team
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Born
- October 25, 1996 (30)
- Birthplace
- Columbia, SC
- College
- South Carolina
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2024-25 (1 season)
- Sacramento Kings · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2019-20 – 2021-22 (3 seasons)
- Boston Celtics · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2017-18 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 9 | 0 | 3.9 | 0.2-0.3 | 66.7 | 0.2-0.3 | 66.7 | 0.1-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | Sacramento Kings | 16 | 0 | 4.9 | 0.6-2.1 | 30.3 | 0.1-1.0 | 12.5 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2021-22 | Denver Nuggets | 18 | 0 | 18.9 | 2.0-5.5 | 36.4 | 0.8-2.7 | 31.3 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2020-21 | Denver Nuggets | 50 | 6 | 21.8 | 3.0-7.1 | 41.7 | 0.9-3.0 | 31.5 | 0.8-1.3 |
| 2019-20 | Denver Nuggets | 29 | 0 | 14.2 | 2.2-5.4 | 41.4 | 0.6-1.7 | 34.7 | 0.7-1.0 |
| 2018-19 | Boston Celtics | 6 | 0 | 8.5 | 1.3-3.5 | 38.1 | 0.3-1.3 | 25.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2017-18 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 0.5-1.0 | 50.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
PJ Dozier: our analysis
2021-22 season: 18 GP, 5.4 PTS, 3.5 REB, 1.6 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 27, below average.
In 2021-22, PJ Dozier, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 27 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: rebounding (87, among the best in the league) and defense (73, above average). On the other hand, scoring (12, 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), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+1.0); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.0).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.4
Rebounds
3.5
Assists
1.6
TS%
46.3 %
Usage
15.2 %
PER
8.7
WS/48
.038
On/off +/−
-16.3
Minutes
18.9
Games
18
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -1.1 to 1.7
Points/game
5.5
Games
31
WAR 2021-22
0.0
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)
- 2021-220.0 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, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
57
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 53
- SHT
- Shooting
- 60
- FIN
- Finishing
- 79
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 69
- BAL
- Ball security
- 77
- REB
- Rebounding
- 87
- DEF
- Defense
- 81
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- 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, 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
17.2 pi
33th percentile
At the rim
71.4 %
83th percentile
Rim share
14.1 %
35th percentile
Midrange
33.3 %
29th percentile
Three-point
.313
18th percentile
3PA share
48.5 %
54th percentile
Corner threes
15.4 %
0th percentile
Free throws
.769
24th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 | @ ATL | L 117-104 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 16 | @ SAS | W 106-92 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 7 | @ GSW | W 107-90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 5 | @ LAC | W 108-80 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Dec 3 | vs LAL | W 109-80 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nov 9 | vs POR | W 127-102 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nov 8 | @ CHI | W 135-119 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nov 5 | vs CHA | W 114-93 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Nov 3 | @ SAS | L 113-103 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
PJ Dozier: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does PJ Dozier average in 2021-22?
PJ Dozier averages 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 18 games in 2021-22.
How old is PJ Dozier?
PJ Dozier is 30 years old: he was born on October 25, 1996.
How tall is PJ Dozier, and how much does he weigh?
PJ Dozier is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is PJ Dozier from?
United States: PJ Dozier was born in Columbia, SC, in the United States.
What team does PJ Dozier play for?
PJ Dozier plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, at G, wearing number 35.
How good is PJ Dozier?
PJ Dozier produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 27 out of 100: below average for his position.
What is PJ Dozier's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
