
Semi
Ojeleye
PF · LAC · Very poor
- PAL
- 1
- WAR
- -1.1
- PTS
- 3.3
2021-22
Semi Ojeleye
#37PF
LA 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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 30 | 0 | 13.5 | 1.0-3.3 | 30.3 | 0.5-1.7 | 30.0 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2021-22 | La Clippers | 10 | 0 | 9.8 | 1.2-2.9 | 41.4 | 0.4-0.9 | 44.4 | 1.3-1.6 |
| 2021-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | 20 | 0 | 15.4 | 0.9-3.5 | 25.7 | 0.6-2.1 | 26.8 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Celtics | 56 | 15 | 17.0 | 1.6-3.9 | 40.3 | 1.0-2.8 | 36.7 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2019-20 | Boston Celtics | 69 | 6 | 14.7 | 1.2-2.8 | 40.8 | 0.7-1.8 | 37.8 | 0.4-0.5 |
| 2018-19 | Boston Celtics | 56 | 3 | 10.6 | 1.2-2.8 | 42.4 | 0.5-1.6 | 31.5 | 0.4-0.7 |
| 2017-18 | Boston Celtics | 73 | 0 | 15.8 | 0.9-2.6 | 34.6 | 0.5-1.7 | 32.0 | 0.3-0.6 |
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
NBA stats →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
NBA trends →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
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
- 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?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, 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
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →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
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | vs PHI | L 122-97 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-2 |
| Mar 19 | @ UTA | L 121-92 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-2 |
| Mar 14 | @ CLE | L 120-111 OT | 20 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Mar 9 | @ GSW | L 112-97 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 7 | vs NYK | L 116-93 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Mar 4 | vs LAL | W 132-111 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 2 | @ HOU | W 113-100 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Feb 18 | vs HOU | W 142-111 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Feb 15 | vs GSW | W 119-104 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Feb 6 | @ POR | W 137-108 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
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.






