Usman
Garuba
PF · GSW · Very poor
- PAL
- 13
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 3.0
2022-23
Usman Garuba
Golden State WarriorsBiography
- Team
- Golden State Warriors
- Position
- Power Forward
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Born
- March 9, 2002 (24)
- Draft
- 2021: Rd 1, Pk 23 (HOU)
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Golden State Warriors · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Golden State Warriors | 6 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.2-1.0 | 16.7 | 0.0-0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2022-23 | Houston Rockets | 75 | 1 | 12.9 | 1.1-2.4 | 48.6 | 0.3-0.8 | 40.7 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2021-22 | Houston Rockets | 24 | 2 | 10.0 | 0.8-1.8 | 43.2 | 0.2-0.8 | 25.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
Usman Garuba: our analysis
2022-23 season: 75 GP, 3.0 PTS, 4.1 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 13, very poor.
In 2022-23, Usman Garuba, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 13 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.5.
His strengths: defense (77, well above average) and shooting (64, above average). On the other hand, scoring (2, among the weakest in the league) and impact (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.6); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.0).
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
3.0
Rebounds
4.1
Assists
0.9
TS%
56.9 %
Usage
10.5 %
PER
12.9
WS/48
.091
On/off +/−
-3.8
Minutes
12.9
Games
75
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: -0.5 to 2.3
Points/game
3.4
Games
55
WAR 2022-23
0.5
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)
- 2022-230.5 WAR · 1.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+25 · 20 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
62
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 48
- SHT
- Shooting
- 80
- FIN
- Finishing
- 59
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 75
- BAL
- Ball security
- 60
- REB
- Rebounding
- 77
- DEF
- Defense
- 79
- DUR
- Durability
- 67
- EX
- Experience
- —
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
9.9 pi
32th percentile
At the rim
62.5 %
4th percentile
Rim share
45.2 %
51th percentile
Midrange
—
Three-point
.407
93th percentile
3PA share
33.3 %
74th percentile
Corner threes
41.4 %
78th percentile
Free throws
.617
19th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | @ SAC | L 118-94 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 14 | vs UTA | W 123-116 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 10 | @ LAL | W 134-120 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 8 | vs UTA | W 118-110 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Feb 26 | vs DEN | L 119-103 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 24 | vs POR | W 126-106 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 23 | vs WAS | W 129-118 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Usman Garuba: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Usman Garuba average in 2022-23?
Usman Garuba averages 3.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 75 games in 2022-23.
How old is Usman Garuba?
Usman Garuba is 24 years old: he was born on March 9, 2002.
How tall is Usman Garuba, and how much does he weigh?
Usman Garuba is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
What team does Usman Garuba play for?
Usman Garuba plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 12.
How good is Usman Garuba?
Usman Garuba produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 13 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Usman Garuba drafted?
Usman Garuba was drafted in 2021 by HOU, in round 1 (pick 23 of the round).
What is Usman Garuba's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
