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Theo

Pinson

G · DAL · Below average

PAL
26
WAR
-0.3
PTS
2.4

2022-23

Theo Pinson

#1GDallas Mavericks logoDallas Mavericks

Biography

Team
Dallas Mavericks
Position
Guard
Height
6' 7"
Weight
212 lbs
Born
November 5, 1995 (31)
Birthplace
Greensboro, NC
College
North Carolina
Experience
4th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Dallas Mavericks · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
  • New York Knicks · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Brooklyn Nets · 2018-19 – 2019-20 (2 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-23Dallas Mavericks4018.10.8-2.235.60.6-1.635.50.3-0.3
2021-22Dallas Mavericks1907.80.7-2.135.90.5-1.633.30.5-0.5
2020-21New York Knicks1702.00.1-0.511.10.0-0.50.00.0-0.0
2019-20Brooklyn Nets33011.11.4-4.729.00.5-2.418.80.5-0.5
2018-19Brooklyn Nets18011.71.4-4.134.20.7-2.626.11.1-1.2

Theo Pinson: our analysis

2022-23 season: 40 GP, 2.4 PTS, 1.6 REB, 1.2 AST, 0.2 STL, 0.0 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 26, below average.

In 2022-23, Theo Pinson, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 26 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.

His strengths: rebounding (89, among the best in the league). On the other hand, scoring (22, well below average) and impact (25, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.5).

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards

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Points

2.4

Rebounds

1.6

Assists

1.2

TS%

51.2 %

Usage

14.7 %

PER

10.1

WS/48

.071

On/off +/−

-5.9

Minutes

8.1

Games

40

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

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

0.1

80% of cases: -0.6 to 0.9

Points/game

2.4

Games

32

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)

  • 2022-23-0.3 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, 2022-23

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

63

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
62
SHT
Shooting
75
FIN
Finishing
64
PLY
Playmaking
75
BAL
Ball security
76
REB
Rebounding
86
DEF
Defense
71
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
61
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

Impact25
Scoring22
Playmaking59
Shooting53
Rebounding89
Defense29

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.4
Offensive BPM-2.5
Defensive BPM-0.9
Win Shares+0.5

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

19.6 pi

7th percentile

At the rim

36.4 %

0th percentile

Rim share

12.6 %

23th percentile

Midrange

0.0 %

2th percentile

Three-point

.355

39th percentile

3PA share

71.3 %

98th percentile

Corner threes

55.6 %

98th percentile

Free throws

.846

66th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 9vs SASL 138-11740231312108-165-10
Apr 8vs CHIL 115-11231873103-102-8
Mar 27@ INDW 127-1047021000-00-0
Mar 13vs MEML 104-884021000-10-1
Mar 9@ NOPL 113-1063000000-10-1
Feb 24vs SASW 142-1166021100-00-0
Feb 16@ DENL 118-10920014000-50-2
Feb 14vs MINL 124-12119611002-62-5
Feb 12@ SACL 133-128 OT10302011-41-4
Feb 11@ SACW 122-11415212101-40-3

Theo Pinson: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Theo Pinson average in 2022-23?

Theo Pinson averages 2.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 40 games in 2022-23.

How old is Theo Pinson?

Theo Pinson is 31 years old: he was born on November 5, 1995.

How tall is Theo Pinson, and how much does he weigh?

Theo Pinson is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).

Where is Theo Pinson from?

United States: Theo Pinson was born in Greensboro, NC, in the United States.

What team does Theo Pinson play for?

Theo Pinson plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, at G, wearing number 1.

How good is Theo Pinson?

Theo Pinson produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 26 out of 100: below average for his position.

What is Theo Pinson's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Dallas Mavericks teammates

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