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Tony

Snell

SF · NOP · Very poor

PAL
5
WAR
-1.3
PTS
3.5

2021-22

Tony Snell

#21SFNew Orleans Pelicans logoNew Orleans Pelicans

Biography

Team
New Orleans Pelicans
Position
Small Forward
Height
6' 6"
Weight
213 lbs
Born
November 10, 1991 (35)
Birthplace
Riverside, CA
College
New Mexico
Draft
2013: Rd 1, Pk 20 (CHI)
Experience
8th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • New Orleans Pelicans · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Portland Trail Blazers · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • Atlanta Hawks · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Detroit Pistons · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2016-17 – 2018-19 (3 seasons)
  • Chicago Bulls · 2013-14 – 2015-16 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-222021 22 Totals531215.51.3-3.240.40.8-2.435.20.1-0.1
2021-22New Orleans Pelicans15218.52.2-4.944.61.4-3.539.60.1-0.1
2021-22Portland Trail Blazers381014.40.9-2.637.10.6-2.032.00.1-0.1
2020-21Atlanta Hawks472321.11.9-3.651.51.3-2.356.90.2-0.2
2019-20Detroit Pistons595727.82.9-6.544.51.7-4.340.20.5-0.5
2018-19Milwaukee Bucks741217.62.2-4.945.21.1-2.839.70.5-0.6
2017-18Milwaukee Bucks755927.42.5-5.743.51.4-3.640.30.5-0.6
2016-17Milwaukee Bucks808029.23.1-6.845.51.8-4.440.60.6-0.7
2015-16Chicago Bulls643320.32.0-5.337.20.9-2.436.10.5-0.5
2014-15Chicago Bulls722219.62.2-5.242.91.0-2.737.10.6-0.8
2013-14Chicago Bulls771216.01.7-4.438.40.7-2.332.00.4-0.5

Tony Snell: our analysis

2021-22 season: 53 GP, 3.5 PTS, 1.9 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.3 · PAL 5, very poor.

In 2021-22, Tony Snell, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 5 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.3.

On the other hand, playmaking (3, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-3.4).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards

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Points

3.5

Rebounds

1.9

Assists

0.5

TS%

54.1 %

Usage

10.1 %

PER

6.3

WS/48

.023

On/off +/−

-1.1

Minutes

15.5

Games

53

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

2022-23 projection

NBA trends →

Projected WAR

-0.1

80% of cases: -1.7 to 1.8

Points/game

3.3

Games

51

WAR 2021-22

-1.3

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 (-37)

  • 2021-22-1.3 WAR · -3.2 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-37 · 30 y.o. · prime years

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

56

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
63
SHT
Shooting
83
FIN
Finishing
69
PLY
Playmaking
53
BAL
Ball security
79
REB
Rebounding
74
DEF
Defense
70
DUR
Durability
62
EX
Experience
78
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

Impact13
Scoring6
Playmaking3
Shooting50
Rebounding55
Defense36

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.5
BPM (per 100 possessions)-4.2
Offensive BPM-3.4
Defensive BPM-0.8
Win Shares+0.4

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

19.9 pi

8th percentile

At the rim

72.2 %

86th percentile

Rim share

10.5 %

19th percentile

Midrange

66.7 %

100th percentile

Three-point

.352

46th percentile

3PA share

74.9 %

97th percentile

Corner threes

36.1 %

32th percentile

Free throws

1.000

100th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 16@ LACW 105-1014000000-10-1
Apr 11vs GSWL 128-10725812203-72-6
Apr 9@ MEML 141-11412701003-60-2
Apr 8vs PORW 127-947520002-31-1
Apr 4@ LACL 119-1003200001-20-0
Mar 12vs CHAL 142-12012000000-10-1
Mar 10vs ORLL 108-10231010200-40-3
Mar 9@ MEML 132-11122310021-61-4
Mar 7@ DENL 138-130 OT22611002-22-2
Mar 5vs UTAW 124-90191140004-83-6

Tony Snell: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Tony Snell average in 2021-22?

Tony Snell averages 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 53 games in 2021-22.

How old is Tony Snell?

Tony Snell is 35 years old: he was born on November 10, 1991.

How tall is Tony Snell, and how much does he weigh?

Tony Snell is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 214 lb (97 kg).

Where is Tony Snell from?

United States: Tony Snell was born in Riverside, CA, in the United States.

What team does Tony Snell play for?

Tony Snell plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 21.

How good is Tony Snell?

Tony Snell produced -1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 5 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Tony Snell drafted?

Tony Snell was drafted in 2013 by CHI, in round 1 (pick 20 of the round).

What is Tony Snell's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his New Orleans Pelicans teammates

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