Robin
Lopez
C · SAC · Very poor
- PAL
- 9
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 3.0
2022-23
Robin Lopez
#42C
Sacramento Kings
Biography
- Team
- Sacramento Kings
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 7' 1"
- Weight
- 281 lbs
- Born
- April 1, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- North Hollywood, CA
- College
- Stanford
- Draft
- 2008: Rd 1, Pk 15 (PHX)
- Experience
- 15th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Orlando Magic · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Washington Wizards · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Chicago Bulls · 2016-17 – 2018-19 (3 seasons)
- New York Knicks · 2015-16 (1 season)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2013-14 – 2014-15 (2 seasons)
- New Orleans Hornets · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2008-09 – 2011-12 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Milwaukee Bucks | 16 | 2 | 4.1 | 0.4-1.2 | 36.8 | 0.1-0.5 | 25.0 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2022-23 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 37 | 2 | 8.1 | 1.3-2.0 | 64.0 | 0.1-0.1 | 50.0 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2021-22 | Orlando Magic | 36 | 9 | 17.0 | 3.1-5.5 | 55.3 | 0.1-0.2 | 33.3 | 0.9-1.5 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Wizards | 71 | 9 | 19.1 | 3.8-6.0 | 63.3 | 0.1-0.3 | 27.8 | 1.4-1.9 |
| 2019-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | 66 | 5 | 14.5 | 2.2-4.5 | 49.2 | 0.5-1.6 | 33.3 | 0.4-0.8 |
| 2018-19 | Chicago Bulls | 74 | 36 | 21.7 | 4.1-7.2 | 56.8 | 0.1-0.4 | 22.6 | 1.2-1.7 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Bulls | 64 | 64 | 26.4 | 5.3-10.1 | 53.0 | 0.1-0.2 | 28.6 | 1.1-1.4 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Bulls | 81 | 81 | 28.0 | 4.7-9.6 | 49.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9-1.3 |
| 2015-16 | New York Knicks | 82 | 82 | 27.1 | 4.4-8.1 | 53.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6-2.0 |
| 2014-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | 59 | 59 | 27.8 | 4.0-7.4 | 53.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7-2.2 |
| 2013-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 82 | 31.8 | 4.3-7.9 | 55.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 2.4-3.0 |
| 2012-13 | New Orleans Hornets | 82 | 82 | 26.0 | 4.7-8.8 | 53.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| 2011-12 | Phoenix Suns | 64 | 0 | 14.0 | 1.9-4.2 | 46.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6-2.2 |
| 2010-11 | Phoenix Suns | 67 | 56 | 14.8 | 2.7-5.3 | 50.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 2009-10 | Phoenix Suns | 51 | 31 | 19.3 | 3.4-5.7 | 58.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7-2.5 |
| 2008-09 | Phoenix Suns | 60 | 7 | 10.2 | 1.2-2.3 | 51.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8-1.1 |
Robin Lopez: our analysis
2022-23 season: 37 GP, 3.0 PTS, 1.4 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.1 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 9, very poor.
In 2022-23, Robin Lopez, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 9 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: shooting (62, above average). On the other hand, impact (6, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (11, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.4).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 0 in 2021-22 to 9; his WAR went from -0.8 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
3.0
Rebounds
1.4
Assists
0.5
TS%
67.5 %
Usage
16.1 %
PER
11.6
WS/48
.094
On/off +/−
-16.2
Minutes
8.1
Games
37
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.2
Points/game
2.6
Games
37
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
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -2.6 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
-30 · 34 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
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 72
- SHT
- Shooting
- 77
- FIN
- Finishing
- 69
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 75
- BAL
- Ball security
- 61
- REB
- Rebounding
- 48
- DEF
- Defense
- 35
- DUR
- Durability
- 48
- EX
- Experience
- 94
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
6.6 pi
51th percentile
At the rim
82.6 %
96th percentile
Rim share
30.7 %
30th percentile
Midrange
66.7 %
96th percentile
Three-point
.500
98th percentile
3PA share
5.3 %
43th percentile
Corner threes
100.0 %
100th percentile
Free throws
.778
72th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | CLE | 3.0 | -0.3 | 9 | 35 | 67.5 | .500 | 5.3 |
| 2021-22 | ORL | 7.1 | -0.8 | 0 | 35 | 57.0 | .333 | 3.0 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | @ PHX | L 114-106 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-1 |
| Feb 5 | @ UTA | L 123-108 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Feb 4 | @ DAL | W 129-117 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 28 | vs NOP | W 141-117 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jan 25 | vs CLE | W 126-116 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 18 | @ CLE | L 135-95 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Jan 9 | vs UTA | L 132-116 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jan 4 | @ IND | L 142-130 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 28 | @ BKN | W 144-122 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Dec 20 | vs SAS | W 132-119 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Robin Lopez: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Robin Lopez average in 2022-23?
Robin Lopez averages 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 37 games in 2022-23.
How old is Robin Lopez?
Robin Lopez is 38 years old: he was born on April 1, 1988.
How tall is Robin Lopez, and how much does he weigh?
Robin Lopez is 7'1" (216 cm) and weighs 280 lb (127 kg).
Where is Robin Lopez from?
United States: Robin Lopez was born in North Hollywood, CA, in the United States.
What team does Robin Lopez play for?
Robin Lopez plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, at C, wearing number 42.
How good is Robin Lopez?
Robin Lopez produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 9 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Robin Lopez getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 0 in 2021-22 to 9 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Robin Lopez drafted?
Robin Lopez was drafted in 2008 by PHX, in round 1 (pick 15 of the round).
What is Robin Lopez's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
