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Semi

Ojeleye

PF · LAC · Very poor

PAL
1
WAR
-1.1
PTS
3.3

2021-22

Semi Ojeleye

#37PFLA Clippers logoLA Clippers

Biography

Team
LA Clippers
Position
Power Forward
Height
6' 6"
Weight
240 lbs
Born
December 5, 1994 (31)
Birthplace
Ottawa, KS
College
SMU
Draft
2017: Rd 2, Pk 37 (BOS)
Experience
4th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • La Clippers · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Boston Celtics · 2017-18 – 2020-21 (4 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-222021 22 Totals30013.51.0-3.330.30.5-1.730.00.8-1.0
2021-22La Clippers1009.81.2-2.941.40.4-0.944.41.3-1.6
2021-22Milwaukee Bucks20015.40.9-3.525.70.6-2.126.80.5-0.7
2020-21Boston Celtics561517.01.6-3.940.31.0-2.836.70.4-0.6
2019-20Boston Celtics69614.71.2-2.840.80.7-1.837.80.4-0.5
2018-19Boston Celtics56310.61.2-2.842.40.5-1.631.50.4-0.7
2017-18Boston Celtics73015.80.9-2.634.60.5-1.732.00.3-0.6

Semi Ojeleye: our analysis

2021-22 season: 30 GP, 3.3 PTS, 2.5 REB, 0.3 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.1 · PAL 1, very poor.

In 2021-22, Semi Ojeleye, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 1 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.1.

On the other hand, scoring (1, among the weakest in the league) and impact (2, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-4.1).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards

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Points

3.3

Rebounds

2.5

Assists

0.3

TS%

43.8 %

Usage

12.8 %

PER

6.7

WS/48

.029

On/off +/−

-19.9

Minutes

13.5

Games

30

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.3

80% of cases: -1.1 to 0.9

Points/game

3.3

Games

40

WAR 2021-22

-1.1

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)

  • 2021-22-1.1 WAR

Outlook, age included

+10 · 27 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021-22

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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
35
SHT
Shooting
73
FIN
Finishing
72
PLY
Playmaking
45
BAL
Ball security
83
REB
Rebounding
73
DEF
Defense
60
DUR
Durability
45
EX
Experience
61
Why these ratings?
  • 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, 2021-22

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

Impact2
Scoring1
Playmaking23
Shooting41
Rebounding57
Defense22

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.4
BPM (per 100 possessions)-5.7
Offensive BPM-4.1
Defensive BPM-1.6
Win Shares+0.2

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

14.7 pi

42th percentile

At the rim

66.7 %

30th percentile

Rim share

9.1 %

4th percentile

Midrange

—

Three-point

.300

14th percentile

3PA share

50.5 %

71th percentile

Corner threes

28.6 %

13th percentile

Free throws

.793

57th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Mar 26vs PHIL 122-9713210000-50-2
Mar 19@ UTAL 121-92241361203-91-2
Mar 14@ CLEL 120-111 OT20931013-41-1
Mar 9@ GSWL 112-9711342001-10-0
Mar 7vs NYKL 116-939400002-20-0
Mar 4vs LALW 132-1114000000-00-0
Mar 2@ HOUW 113-1004300001-11-1
Feb 18vs HOUW 142-1119720002-51-2
Feb 15vs GSWW 119-1044000000-20-1
Feb 6@ PORW 137-1088700002-22-2

Semi Ojeleye: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Semi Ojeleye average in 2021-22?

Semi Ojeleye averages 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game in 30 games in 2021-22.

How old is Semi Ojeleye?

Semi Ojeleye is 31 years old: he was born on December 5, 1994.

How tall is Semi Ojeleye, and how much does he weigh?

Semi Ojeleye is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 240 lb (109 kg).

Where is Semi Ojeleye from?

United States: Semi Ojeleye was born in Ottawa, KS, in the United States.

What team does Semi Ojeleye play for?

Semi Ojeleye plays for the LA Clippers in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 37.

How good is Semi Ojeleye?

Semi Ojeleye produced -1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 1 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Semi Ojeleye drafted?

Semi Ojeleye was drafted in 2017 by BOS, in round 2 (pick 37 of the round).

What is Semi Ojeleye's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at -0.3 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his LA Clippers teammates

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