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Ibaka

F · IND · Very poor

PAL
11
WAR
0.3
PTS
6.8

2021-22

Serge Ibaka

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Biography

Team
Indiana Pacers
Position
Forward
Height
6' 10"
Weight
235 lbs
Born
September 18, 1989 (37)
Birthplace
Brazzaville, Congo
Draft
2008: Rd 1, Pk 24 (SEA)
Experience
13th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • La Clippers · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
  • Toronto Raptors · 2017-18 – 2019-20 (3 seasons)
  • 2016 17 Totals · 2016-17 (1 season)
  • Toronto Raptors · 2016-17 (1 season)
  • Orlando Magic · 2016-17 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2009-10 – 2015-16 (7 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-23Milwaukee Bucks16011.61.6-3.448.10.4-1.133.30.5-0.8
2021-222021 22 Totals541216.32.7-5.550.00.7-1.837.40.6-0.8
2021-22Milwaukee Bucks19217.82.8-5.551.90.7-1.935.10.6-0.8
2021-22La Clippers351015.42.7-5.549.00.7-1.838.70.6-0.8
2020-21La Clippers413923.34.5-8.951.01.0-2.833.91.0-1.3
2019-20Toronto Raptors552727.06.2-12.251.21.3-3.338.51.6-2.3
2018-19Toronto Raptors745127.26.3-11.952.90.7-2.329.01.8-2.4
2017-18Toronto Raptors767627.55.0-10.348.31.4-3.936.01.2-1.6
2016-172016 17 Totals797930.76.0-12.448.01.6-4.039.11.4-1.6
2016-17Toronto Raptors232331.05.6-12.145.91.8-4.539.81.3-1.5
2016-17Orlando Magic565630.56.1-12.648.81.5-3.838.81.4-1.6
2015-16Oklahoma City Thunder787832.15.3-11.147.90.8-2.432.61.2-1.6
2014-15Oklahoma City Thunder646433.15.8-12.347.61.2-3.237.61.4-1.7
2013-14Oklahoma City Thunder818132.96.5-12.153.60.3-0.738.31.9-2.5
2012-13Oklahoma City Thunder808031.15.6-9.757.30.3-0.735.11.8-2.4
2011-12Oklahoma City Thunder666627.24.0-7.453.50.0-0.033.31.2-1.8
2010-11Oklahoma City Thunder824427.04.1-7.554.30.0-0.00.01.7-2.2
2009-10Oklahoma City Thunder73018.12.8-5.154.30.0-0.050.00.8-1.3

Serge Ibaka: our analysis

2021-22 season: 54 GP, 6.8 PTS, 4.6 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.6 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 11, very poor.

In 2021-22, Serge Ibaka, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.3.

His strengths: shooting (72, above average). On the other hand, impact (15, among the weakest in the league) and defense (21, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.3).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers

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Points

6.8

Rebounds

4.6

Assists

0.9

TS%

57.9 %

Usage

17.8 %

PER

14.4

WS/48

.108

On/off +/−

-4.0

Minutes

16.2

Games

54

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

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

1.2

80% of cases: -0.5 to 3.0

Points/game

6.2

Games

49

WAR 2021-22

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

↓ Declining (-27)

  • 2021-220.3 WAR · 0.7 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-42 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

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

61

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
68
SHT
Shooting
82
FIN
Finishing
75
PLY
Playmaking
74
BAL
Ball security
79
REB
Rebounding
71
DEF
Defense
61
DUR
Durability
61
EX
Experience
90
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

Impact15
Scoring30
Playmaking51
Shooting72
Rebounding36
Defense21

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-1.5
Offensive BPM-1.3
Defensive BPM-0.2
Win Shares+2.0

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

13.8 pi

20th percentile

At the rim

78.9 %

77th percentile

Rim share

19.3 %

4th percentile

Midrange

32.1 %

41th percentile

Three-point

.374

80th percentile

3PA share

33.4 %

74th percentile

Corner threes

22.2 %

10th percentile

Free throws

.727

50th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Jan 2vs WASL 118-9516420212-70-3
Dec 18vs UTAW 123-9711220001-30-1
Nov 22vs PORW 119-1114100000-20-0
Nov 19@ PHIL 110-1027200001-20-0
Nov 17vs CLEW 113-9818941004-61-2
Nov 15vs ATLL 121-10613530002-31-2
Nov 12@ SASL 111-93191190004-91-3
Nov 10@ OKCW 136-132 2OT12421012-20-0
Nov 8@ ATLL 117-9812440002-20-0
Nov 6vs OKCW 108-9424862022-50-2

Serge Ibaka: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Serge Ibaka average in 2021-22?

Serge Ibaka averages 6.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 54 games in 2021-22.

How old is Serge Ibaka?

Serge Ibaka is 37 years old: he was born on September 18, 1989.

How tall is Serge Ibaka, and how much does he weigh?

Serge Ibaka is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 236 lb (107 kg).

Where is Serge Ibaka from?

Serge Ibaka was born in Brazzaville, Congo.

What team does Serge Ibaka play for?

Serge Ibaka plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, at F.

How good is Serge Ibaka?

Serge Ibaka produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Serge Ibaka drafted?

Serge Ibaka was drafted in 2008 by SEA, in round 1 (pick 24 of the round).

What is Serge Ibaka's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at 1.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Indiana Pacers teammates

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