Saben
Lee
G · PHX · Below average
- PAL
- 37
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 6.0
2022-23
Saben Lee
#38G
Phoenix Suns
Biography
- Team
- Phoenix Suns
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 183 lbs
- Born
- June 23, 1999 (27)
- Birthplace
- Phoenix, AZ
- College
- Vanderbilt
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 2, Pk 38 (UTAH)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Phoenix Suns · 2023-24 (1 season)
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Phoenix Suns | 24 | 0 | 7.7 | 0.8-2.3 | 36.4 | 0.1-0.7 | 12.5 | 1.2-1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 25 | 1 | 15.0 | 2.0-4.8 | 40.5 | 0.4-1.2 | 36.7 | 1.7-2.3 |
| 2022-23 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.5-2.0 | 75.0 | 0.0-0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2022-23 | Phoenix Suns | 23 | 1 | 15.8 | 2.0-5.1 | 39.3 | 0.5-1.3 | 37.9 | 1.8-2.5 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Pistons | 37 | 0 | 16.3 | 1.9-4.8 | 39.0 | 0.4-1.6 | 23.3 | 1.5-1.9 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Pistons | 48 | 7 | 16.3 | 2.1-4.4 | 47.1 | 0.2-0.5 | 34.8 | 1.3-1.9 |
Saben Lee: our analysis
2022-23 season: 25 GP, 6.0 PTS, 1.8 REB, 2.7 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.0 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 37, below average.
In 2022-23, Saben Lee, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 37 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: defense (68, above average) and playmaking (65, above average). On the other hand, shooting (23, well below average) and scoring (34, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.9); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.7).
A marked decline: his PAL was 51 in 2021-22, against 37 now; his WAR went from 0.5 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
6.0
Rebounds
1.8
Assists
2.7
TS%
51.7 %
Usage
19.5 %
PER
13.1
WS/48
.088
On/off +/−
-5.2
Minutes
14.9
Games
25
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -0.6 to 1.6
Points/game
6.4
Games
30
WAR 2022-23
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)
- 2021-220.5 WAR · 1.7 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.0 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 23 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
64
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 59
- SHT
- Shooting
- 57
- FIN
- Finishing
- 70
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 82
- BAL
- Ball security
- 63
- REB
- Rebounding
- 79
- DEF
- Defense
- 85
- DUR
- Durability
- 44
- 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
8.2 pi
99th percentile
At the rim
53.8 %
1th percentile
Rim share
43.0 %
100th percentile
Midrange
16.7 %
5th percentile
Three-point
.367
49th percentile
3PA share
24.8 %
6th percentile
Corner threes
44.4 %
74th percentile
Free throws
.737
11th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | PHX | 6.0 | 0.0 | 37 | 64 | 51.7 | .367 | 24.8 |
| 2021-22 | DET | 5.6 | 0.5 | 51 | 68 | 49.9 | .233 | 33.9 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ MIN | W 125-106 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 11 | @ LAC | W 124-108 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 4 | vs CLE | W 122-101 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 10 | vs BOS | L 117-107 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Mar 8 | vs TOR | W 120-113 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-1 |
| Mar 6 | @ DEN | W 117-107 OT | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Mar 4 | vs OKC | L 118-110 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Mar 3 | vs HOU | L 118-109 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 1 | vs HOU | W 110-105 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 25 | vs LAL | W 123-113 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
Saben Lee: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Saben Lee average in 2022-23?
Saben Lee averages 6.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in 25 games in 2022-23.
How old is Saben Lee?
Saben Lee is 27 years old: he was born on June 23, 1999.
How tall is Saben Lee, and how much does he weigh?
Saben Lee is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Saben Lee from?
United States: Saben Lee was born in Phoenix, AZ, in the United States.
What team does Saben Lee play for?
Saben Lee plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, at G, wearing number 38.
How good is Saben Lee?
Saben Lee produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 37 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Saben Lee getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 51 in 2021-22 to 37 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Saben Lee drafted?
Saben Lee was drafted in 2020 by UTAH, in round 2 (pick 38 of the round).
What is Saben Lee's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
