Rodney
McGruder
G · GSW · Below average
- PAL
- 32
- WAR
- 0.3
- PTS
- 5.7
2022-23
Rodney McGruder
Golden State WarriorsBiography
- Team
- Golden State Warriors
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Born
- July 29, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Landover, MD
- College
- Kansas State
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Detroit Pistons · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
- La Clippers · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Miami Heat · 2016-17 – 2018-19 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Detroit Pistons | 32 | 12 | 16.4 | 1.9-4.8 | 40.8 | 1.3-3.0 | 42.3 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Pistons | 51 | 2 | 14.8 | 1.9-4.4 | 43.6 | 1.1-2.9 | 39.7 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Pistons | 16 | 2 | 12.1 | 2.3-4.4 | 52.9 | 0.7-1.5 | 45.8 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2019-20 | La Clippers | 56 | 4 | 15.6 | 1.3-3.2 | 39.8 | 0.4-1.6 | 27.0 | 0.3-0.6 |
| 2018-19 | Miami Heat | 66 | 45 | 23.5 | 2.8-7.0 | 40.3 | 1.2-3.4 | 35.1 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2017-18 | Miami Heat | 18 | 2 | 16.6 | 2.0-4.1 | 49.3 | 0.8-1.9 | 42.9 | 0.2-0.4 |
| 2016-17 | Miami Heat | 78 | 65 | 25.2 | 2.4-5.9 | 41.3 | 0.9-2.8 | 33.2 | 0.6-0.9 |
Rodney McGruder: our analysis
2022-23 season: 32 GP, 5.7 PTS, 2.3 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.0 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 32, below average.
In 2022-23, Rodney McGruder, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 32 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.3.
His strengths: rebounding (71, above average) and shooting (68, above average). On the other hand, defense (32, below average) and playmaking (33, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-0.8).
A marked decline: his PAL was 45 in 2021-22, against 32 now; his WAR, though, went from 0.3 to 0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.7
Rebounds
2.3
Assists
0.9
TS%
56.6 %
Usage
14.0 %
PER
10.7
WS/48
.068
On/off +/−
+4.1
Minutes
16.4
Games
32
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.5
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.9
Points/game
5.2
Games
40
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 (+2)
- 2021-220.3 WAR · 0.8 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.3 WAR · 1.1 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-13 · 31 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
67
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 69
- SHT
- Shooting
- 81
- FIN
- Finishing
- 71
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 64
- BAL
- Ball security
- 89
- REB
- Rebounding
- 81
- DEF
- Defense
- 69
- DUR
- Durability
- 44
- EX
- Experience
- 71
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
18.1 pi
15th percentile
At the rim
73.7 %
89th percentile
Rim share
12.5 %
23th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
2th percentile
Three-point
.423
93th percentile
3PA share
63.8 %
91th percentile
Corner threes
37.2 %
35th percentile
Free throws
.818
46th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | DET | 5.7 | 0.3 | 32 | 67 | 56.6 | .423 | 63.8 |
| 2021-22 | DET | 5.4 | 0.3 | 45 | 69 | 57.7 | .397 | 64.9 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 | @ ATL | L 129-107 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-4 |
| Mar 19 | vs MIA | L 112-100 | 37 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5-13 | 2-8 |
| Mar 16 | vs DEN | L 119-100 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7-15 | 6-10 |
| Mar 14 | @ WAS | L 117-97 | 38 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-15 | 4-9 |
| Mar 13 | vs IND | W 117-97 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7-14 | 4-5 |
| Mar 12 | vs IND | L 121-115 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-5 |
| Mar 10 | vs CHA | L 113-103 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-4 |
| Mar 8 | vs WAS | L 119-117 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Mar 5 | @ CLE | L 114-90 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Mar 2 | vs CHI | L 117-115 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 |
Rodney McGruder: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Rodney McGruder average in 2022-23?
Rodney McGruder averages 5.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 32 games in 2022-23.
How old is Rodney McGruder?
Rodney McGruder is 35 years old: he was born on July 29, 1991.
How tall is Rodney McGruder, and how much does he weigh?
Rodney McGruder is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Rodney McGruder from?
United States: Rodney McGruder was born in Landover, MD, in the United States.
What team does Rodney McGruder play for?
Rodney McGruder plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, at G, wearing number 19.
How good is Rodney McGruder?
Rodney McGruder produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 32 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Rodney McGruder getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 45 in 2021-22 to 32 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Rodney McGruder's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.5 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
