R.J.
Hampton
G · WAS · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 6.4
2022-23
R.J. Hampton
Washington WizardsBiography
- Team
- Washington Wizards
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 175 lbs
- Born
- February 7, 2001 (25)
- Birthplace
- Dallas, TX
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 1, Pk 24 (MIL)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Miami Heat · 2023-24 (1 season)
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Orlando Magic · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Orlando Magic · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2020-21 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Miami Heat | 8 | 2 | 9.5 | 0.5-1.8 | 28.6 | 0.1-1.0 | 12.5 | 0.1-0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 47 | 3 | 16.0 | 2.2-5.0 | 43.0 | 0.9-2.5 | 35.3 | 1.2-1.6 |
| 2022-23 | Detroit Pistons | 21 | 3 | 18.5 | 2.5-5.9 | 42.3 | 1.1-3.0 | 36.5 | 1.2-1.9 |
| 2022-23 | Orlando Magic | 26 | 0 | 13.9 | 1.9-4.4 | 43.9 | 0.7-2.0 | 34.0 | 1.2-1.4 |
| 2021-22 | Orlando Magic | 64 | 14 | 21.9 | 2.7-7.1 | 38.3 | 1.0-2.9 | 35.0 | 1.2-1.8 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 51 | 1 | 17.4 | 2.7-6.1 | 43.5 | 0.5-1.7 | 31.0 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 2020-21 | Orlando Magic | 26 | 1 | 25.2 | 4.3-9.7 | 43.9 | 0.8-2.7 | 31.9 | 1.8-2.7 |
| 2020-21 | Denver Nuggets | 25 | 0 | 9.3 | 1.0-2.4 | 41.7 | 0.2-0.7 | 27.8 | 0.4-0.5 |
R.J. Hampton: our analysis
2022-23 season: 47 GP, 6.4 PTS, 1.9 REB, 1.1 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2022-23, R.J. Hampton, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
On the other hand, playmaking (11, among the weakest in the league) and impact (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.3).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 0 in 2021-22 to 18; his WAR went from -1.9 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
6.4
Rebounds
1.9
Assists
1.1
TS%
55.8 %
Usage
17.8 %
PER
10.8
WS/48
.042
On/off +/−
-3.7
Minutes
16.0
Games
47
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.5
80% of cases: -1.6 to 1.3
Points/game
7.2
Games
54
WAR 2022-23
-0.5
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
↑ Slightly up (+8)
- 2021-22-1.9 WAR · -2.7 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.5 WAR · -1.3 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+33 · 21 y.o. · usually still improving
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
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 59
- SHT
- Shooting
- 61
- FIN
- Finishing
- 69
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 67
- BAL
- Ball security
- 68
- REB
- Rebounding
- 78
- DEF
- Defense
- 74
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- 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
15.8 pi
46th percentile
At the rim
67.6 %
56th percentile
Rim share
15.6 %
41th percentile
Midrange
22.2 %
6th percentile
Three-point
.353
38th percentile
3PA share
48.9 %
61th percentile
Corner threes
44.8 %
77th percentile
Free throws
.750
18th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | DET | 6.4 | -0.5 | 18 | 35 | 55.8 | .353 | 48.9 |
| 2021-22 | ORL | 7.6 | -1.9 | 0 | 52 | 48.1 | .350 | 40.0 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | @ PHX | L 113-97 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 4 | @ LAL | W 110-96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 2 | @ LAC | L 121-104 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Dec 30 | @ UTA | L 117-109 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Dec 29 | @ GSW | W 114-102 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Dec 26 | vs PHI | W 119-113 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Dec 15 | vs CHI | L 124-116 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Oct 29 | @ MIN | L 106-90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
R.J. Hampton: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does R.J. Hampton average in 2022-23?
R.J. Hampton averages 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 47 games in 2022-23.
How old is R.J. Hampton?
R.J. Hampton is 25 years old: he was born on February 7, 2001.
How tall is R.J. Hampton, and how much does he weigh?
R.J. Hampton is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is R.J. Hampton from?
United States: R.J. Hampton was born in Dallas, TX, in the United States.
What team does R.J. Hampton play for?
R.J. Hampton plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA, at G, wearing number 4.
How good is R.J. Hampton?
R.J. Hampton produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is R.J. Hampton getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 0 in 2021-22 to 18 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was R.J. Hampton drafted?
R.J. Hampton was drafted in 2020 by MIL, in round 1 (pick 24 of the round).
What is R.J. Hampton's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.5 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
