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Stanley

Johnson

SF · SAS · Around average

PAL
55
WAR
0.3
PTS
5.8

2022-23

Stanley Johnson

#34SFSan Antonio Spurs logoSan 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

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-23San Antonio Spurs30015.62.2-4.153.30.6-1.345.00.9-1.3
2021-22Los Angeles Lakers482722.82.4-5.246.60.7-2.231.41.1-1.5
2020-21Toronto Raptors611316.51.5-3.838.20.7-2.232.80.7-0.9
2019-20Toronto Raptors2506.00.9-2.437.30.3-1.029.20.4-0.6
2018-192018 19 Totals66718.32.6-6.738.90.9-3.328.80.8-1.0
2018-19New Orleans Pelicans18013.72.1-5.141.80.6-1.932.40.5-0.7
2018-19Detroit Pistons48720.02.8-7.338.11.1-3.828.20.9-1.1
2017-18Detroit Pistons695027.43.0-8.137.51.0-3.428.61.6-2.1
2016-17Detroit Pistons77117.81.7-4.735.30.6-2.029.20.5-0.7
2015-16Detroit Pistons73623.13.1-8.237.50.9-2.830.71.1-1.4

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

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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

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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

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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?
  • 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

Impact54
Scoring57
Playmaking75
Shooting35
Rebounding67
Defense52

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-1.0
Offensive BPM-0.8
Defensive BPM-0.2
Win Shares+0.7

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 by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2022-23SAS5.80.3556462.5.45032.8
2021-22LAL6.7-0.5186056.4.31441.8

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Feb 12@ ATLL 125-10615740003-31-1
Feb 11@ DETL 138-131 2OT328101304-120-2
Feb 9@ TORL 112-9812121200-10-0
Feb 7@ CHIL 128-10418333101-10-0
Feb 4vs PHIL 137-125291324105-71-1
Feb 2vs SACL 119-10916411001-20-0
Jan 31vs WASL 127-106221022104-60-1
Jan 29vs PHXL 128-118 OT267122003-81-3
Jan 27@ LACL 138-10017531001-20-0
Jan 26@ LALL 113-10414032010-20-1

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.

See also: his San Antonio Spurs teammates

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