
Stanley
Johnson
SF · SAS · Around average
- PAL
- 55
- WAR
- 0.3
- PTS
- 5.8
2022-23
Stanley Johnson
#34SF
San Antonio Spurs
Biography
- Team
- San Antonio Spurs
- Position
- Small Forward
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Born
- May 29, 1996 (30)
- Birthplace
- Fullerton, CA
- College
- Arizona
- Draft
- 2015: Rd 1, Pk 8 (DET)
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- San Antonio Spurs · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2019-20 – 2020-21 (2 seasons)
- 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2015-16 – 2018-19 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | San Antonio Spurs | 30 | 0 | 15.6 | 2.2-4.1 | 53.3 | 0.6-1.3 | 45.0 | 0.9-1.3 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 48 | 27 | 22.8 | 2.4-5.2 | 46.6 | 0.7-2.2 | 31.4 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Raptors | 61 | 13 | 16.5 | 1.5-3.8 | 38.2 | 0.7-2.2 | 32.8 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Raptors | 25 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.9-2.4 | 37.3 | 0.3-1.0 | 29.2 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 2018 19 Totals | 66 | 7 | 18.3 | 2.6-6.7 | 38.9 | 0.9-3.3 | 28.8 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2018-19 | New Orleans Pelicans | 18 | 0 | 13.7 | 2.1-5.1 | 41.8 | 0.6-1.9 | 32.4 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2018-19 | Detroit Pistons | 48 | 7 | 20.0 | 2.8-7.3 | 38.1 | 1.1-3.8 | 28.2 | 0.9-1.1 |
| 2017-18 | Detroit Pistons | 69 | 50 | 27.4 | 3.0-8.1 | 37.5 | 1.0-3.4 | 28.6 | 1.6-2.1 |
| 2016-17 | Detroit Pistons | 77 | 1 | 17.8 | 1.7-4.7 | 35.3 | 0.6-2.0 | 29.2 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2015-16 | Detroit Pistons | 73 | 6 | 23.1 | 3.1-8.2 | 37.5 | 0.9-2.8 | 30.7 | 1.1-1.4 |
Stanley Johnson: our analysis
2022-23 season: 30 GP, 5.8 PTS, 3.2 REB, 2.2 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 55, around average.
In 2022-23, Stanley Johnson, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 55 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.3.
His strengths: playmaking (75, well above average) and rebounding (67, above average). On the other hand, shooting (35, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-0.8).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 18 in 2021-22 to 55; his WAR went from -0.5 to 0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
5.8
Rebounds
3.2
Assists
2.2
TS%
62.5 %
Usage
15.2 %
PER
13.5
WS/48
.076
On/off +/−
+3.0
Minutes
15.6
Games
30
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -1.1 to 1.4
Points/game
5.9
Games
37
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 (0)
- 2021-22-0.5 WAR · -0.9 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
+10 · 26 y.o. · prime years
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
- 64
- SHT
- Shooting
- 71
- FIN
- Finishing
- 72
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 81
- BAL
- Ball security
- 58
- REB
- Rebounding
- 72
- DEF
- Defense
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 47
- EX
- Experience
- 75
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
12.1 pi
74th percentile
At the rim
68.8 %
42th percentile
Rim share
26.2 %
58th percentile
Midrange
66.7 %
98th percentile
Three-point
.450
100th percentile
3PA share
32.8 %
30th percentile
Corner threes
57.1 %
100th percentile
Free throws
.667
9th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | SAS | 5.8 | 0.3 | 55 | 64 | 62.5 | .450 | 32.8 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 6.7 | -0.5 | 18 | 60 | 56.4 | .314 | 41.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 | @ ATL | L 125-106 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Feb 11 | @ DET | L 138-131 2OT | 32 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4-12 | 0-2 |
| Feb 9 | @ TOR | L 112-98 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 7 | @ CHI | L 128-104 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 4 | vs PHI | L 137-125 | 29 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5-7 | 1-1 |
| Feb 2 | vs SAC | L 119-109 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 31 | vs WAS | L 127-106 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-1 |
| Jan 29 | vs PHX | L 128-118 OT | 26 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-3 |
| Jan 27 | @ LAC | L 138-100 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jan 26 | @ LAL | L 113-104 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
Stanley Johnson: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Stanley Johnson average in 2022-23?
Stanley Johnson averages 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 30 games in 2022-23.
How old is Stanley Johnson?
Stanley Johnson is 30 years old: he was born on May 29, 1996.
How tall is Stanley Johnson, and how much does he weigh?
Stanley Johnson is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 243 lb (110 kg).
Where is Stanley Johnson from?
United States: Stanley Johnson was born in Fullerton, CA, in the United States.
What team does Stanley Johnson play for?
Stanley Johnson plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 34.
How good is Stanley Johnson?
Stanley Johnson produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 55 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Stanley Johnson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 18 in 2021-22 to 55 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Stanley Johnson drafted?
Stanley Johnson was drafted in 2015 by DET, in round 1 (pick 8 of the round).
What is Stanley Johnson's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.






