Ricky
Rubio
PG · CLE · Below average
- PAL
- 25
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 5.2
2022-23
Ricky Rubio
#13PG
Cleveland Cavaliers
Biography
- Team
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Position
- Point Guard
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Born
- October 21, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Barcelona, Spain
- Draft
- 2009: Rd 1, Pk 5 (MIN)
- Experience
- 12th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2017-18 – 2018-19 (2 seasons)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2011-12 – 2016-17 (6 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 33 | 2 | 17.2 | 1.8-5.4 | 34.3 | 0.6-2.5 | 25.6 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2021-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 8 | 28.5 | 4.4-12.1 | 36.3 | 1.7-5.1 | 33.9 | 2.6-3.0 |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 68 | 51 | 26.1 | 2.8-7.3 | 38.8 | 1.0-3.1 | 30.8 | 1.9-2.2 |
| 2019-20 | Phoenix Suns | 65 | 65 | 31.0 | 4.4-10.6 | 41.5 | 1.2-3.3 | 36.1 | 3.0-3.5 |
| 2018-19 | Utah Jazz | 68 | 67 | 27.9 | 4.3-10.7 | 40.4 | 1.2-3.7 | 31.1 | 2.9-3.4 |
| 2017-18 | Utah Jazz | 77 | 77 | 29.3 | 4.5-10.7 | 41.8 | 1.2-3.5 | 35.2 | 2.9-3.3 |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 75 | 75 | 32.9 | 3.5-8.7 | 40.2 | 0.8-2.6 | 30.6 | 3.4-3.8 |
| 2015-16 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 76 | 76 | 30.6 | 2.9-7.7 | 37.4 | 0.8-2.5 | 32.6 | 3.5-4.1 |
| 2014-15 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 22 | 31.5 | 3.5-10.0 | 35.6 | 0.6-2.3 | 25.5 | 2.6-3.2 |
| 2013-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 82 | 82 | 32.2 | 3.1-8.2 | 38.1 | 0.5-1.6 | 33.1 | 2.8-3.5 |
| 2012-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 57 | 47 | 29.7 | 3.2-9.0 | 36.0 | 0.5-1.6 | 29.3 | 3.7-4.6 |
| 2011-12 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 41 | 31 | 34.2 | 3.4-9.5 | 35.7 | 0.8-2.3 | 34.0 | 3.1-3.8 |
Ricky Rubio: our analysis
2022-23 season: 33 GP, 5.2 PTS, 2.1 REB, 3.5 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 25, below average.
In 2022-23, Ricky Rubio, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 25 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: defense (78, well above average) and playmaking (75, well above average). On the other hand, scoring (4, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+1.1); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.8).
A marked decline: his PAL was 69 in 2021-22, against 25 now; his WAR went from 1.4 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.2
Rebounds
2.1
Assists
3.5
TS%
44.2 %
Usage
17.7 %
PER
10.4
WS/48
.062
On/off +/−
-2.7
Minutes
17.2
Games
33
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -1.0 to 2.0
Points/game
4.7
Games
33
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
↓ Declining (-20)
- 2021-221.4 WAR · 2.9 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.3 WAR · -1.1 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-35 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
63
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 49
- SHT
- Shooting
- 61
- FIN
- Finishing
- 35
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 87
- BAL
- Ball security
- 61
- REB
- Rebounding
- 77
- DEF
- Defense
- 83
- DUR
- Durability
- 47
- EX
- Experience
- 87
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
16.4 pi
39th percentile
At the rim
40.7 %
0th percentile
Rim share
15.2 %
38th percentile
Midrange
44.4 %
59th percentile
Three-point
.256
2th percentile
3PA share
46.1 %
54th percentile
Corner threes
30.6 %
12th percentile
Free throws
.800
35th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | CLE | 5.2 | -0.3 | 25 | 63 | 44.2 | .256 | 46.1 |
| 2021-22 | CLE | 13.1 | 1.4 | 69 | 68 | 48.8 | .339 | 42.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23Playoffs | @ NYK | L 102-93 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 22Playoffs | @ NYK | L 99-79 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 15Playoffs | vs NYK | L 101-97 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 9 | vs CHA | L 106-95 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2-11 | 0-4 |
| Apr 6 | @ ORL | W 118-94 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-2 |
| Apr 4 | @ ORL | W 117-113 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Apr 3 | vs IND | W 115-105 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 31 | vs NYK | L 130-116 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Mar 28 | @ ATL | L 120-118 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-2 |
| Mar 26 | vs HOU | W 108-91 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
Ricky Rubio: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Ricky Rubio average in 2022-23?
Ricky Rubio averages 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 33 games in 2022-23.
How old is Ricky Rubio?
Ricky Rubio is 36 years old: he was born on October 21, 1990.
How tall is Ricky Rubio, and how much does he weigh?
Ricky Rubio is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Ricky Rubio from?
Spain: Ricky Rubio was born in Barcelona, Spain.
What team does Ricky Rubio play for?
Ricky Rubio plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 13.
How good is Ricky Rubio?
Ricky Rubio produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 25 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Ricky Rubio getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 69 in 2021-22 to 25 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Ricky Rubio drafted?
Ricky Rubio was drafted in 2009 by MIN, in round 1 (pick 5 of the round).
What is Ricky Rubio's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
