Theo
Maledon
PG · PHX · Below average
- PAL
- 22
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 6.7
2022-23
Theo Maledon
#9PG
Phoenix Suns
Biography
- Team
- Phoenix Suns
- Position
- Point Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 175 lbs
- Born
- June 12, 2001 (25)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 2, Pk 34 (PHI)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Phoenix Suns · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2022-23 – 2023-24 (2 seasons)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 17 | 1 | 12.5 | 1.2-4.1 | 28.6 | 0.3-1.8 | 16.7 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2023-24 | Phoenix Suns | 4 | 0 | 3.3 | 0.3-1.0 | 25.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8-0.8 |
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 13 | 1 | 15.4 | 1.5-5.1 | 28.8 | 0.4-2.3 | 16.7 | 0.8-0.9 |
| 2022-23 | Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 7 | 19.4 | 2.3-5.8 | 40.2 | 0.6-2.2 | 29.5 | 1.4-1.7 |
| 2021-22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 51 | 7 | 17.8 | 2.3-6.2 | 37.5 | 0.9-2.9 | 29.3 | 1.5-2.0 |
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 65 | 49 | 27.4 | 3.5-9.4 | 36.8 | 1.6-4.8 | 33.5 | 1.6-2.1 |
Theo Maledon: our analysis
2022-23 season: 44 GP, 6.7 PTS, 2.8 REB, 3.5 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 22, below average.
In 2022-23, Theo Maledon, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 22 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: defense (74, above average) and rebounding (64, above average). On the other hand, scoring (9, among the weakest in the league) and impact (19, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.5); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.0).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 12 in 2021-22 to 22; his WAR went from -1.6 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
6.7
Rebounds
2.8
Assists
3.5
TS%
51.5 %
Usage
17.0 %
PER
11.6
WS/48
.047
On/off +/−
-2.9
Minutes
19.4
Games
44
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.5
80% of cases: -1.5 to 1.1
Points/game
7.5
Games
47
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
↑ Rising (+20)
- 2021-22-1.6 WAR · -3.5 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.3 WAR · -0.7 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+45 · 21 y.o. · usually still improving
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
44
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 53
- SHT
- Shooting
- 61
- FIN
- Finishing
- 44
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 77
- BAL
- Ball security
- 59
- REB
- Rebounding
- 76
- DEF
- Defense
- 77
- DUR
- Durability
- 57
- EX
- Experience
- 47
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
14.0 pi
76th percentile
At the rim
58.2 %
7th percentile
Rim share
21.7 %
69th percentile
Midrange
60.0 %
97th percentile
Three-point
.295
5th percentile
3PA share
37.4 %
28th percentile
Corner threes
0.0 %
0th percentile
Free throws
.851
67th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | CHA | 6.7 | -0.3 | 22 | 44 | 51.5 | .295 | 37.4 |
| 2021-22 | OKC | 7.1 | -1.6 | 12 | 35 | 50.0 | .293 | 47.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | vs HOU | L 118-109 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 23 | @ DAL | L 123-113 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 15 | vs DET | W 116-100 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 9 | vs UTA | W 129-115 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Nov 29 | @ NYK | L 115-91 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Nov 26 | @ ORL | L 130-117 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nov 18 | vs MIL | L 130-99 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nov 15 | vs MIA | L 111-105 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-2 |
| Nov 12 | @ NYK | L 129-107 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2-12 | 2-7 |
| Nov 11 | @ WAS | W 124-117 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
Theo Maledon: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Theo Maledon average in 2022-23?
Theo Maledon averages 6.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 44 games in 2022-23.
How old is Theo Maledon?
Theo Maledon is 25 years old: he was born on June 12, 2001.
How tall is Theo Maledon, and how much does he weigh?
Theo Maledon is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is Theo Maledon from?
France: Theo Maledon was born in Paris, France.
What team does Theo Maledon play for?
Theo Maledon plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 9.
How good is Theo Maledon?
Theo Maledon produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 22 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Theo Maledon getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 12 in 2021-22 to 22 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Theo Maledon drafted?
Theo Maledon was drafted in 2020 by PHI, in round 2 (pick 34 of the round).
What is Theo Maledon's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.5 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
