Wayne
Ellington
SG · LAL · Below average
- PAL
- 33
- WAR
- 0.3
- PTS
- 6.7
2021-22
Wayne Ellington
Los Angeles LakersBiography
- Team
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Born
- November 29, 1987 (38)
- Birthplace
- Wynnewood, PA
- College
- North Carolina
- Draft
- 2009: Rd 1, Pk 28 (MIN)
- Experience
- 12th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2020-21 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2019-20 (1 season)
- 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Miami Heat · 2016-17 – 2018-19 (3 seasons)
- Brooklyn Nets · 2015-16 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2013-14 (1 season)
- 2012 13 Totals · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Cleveland Cavaliers · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Memphis Grizzlies · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2009-10 – 2011-12 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 43 | 9 | 18.8 | 2.3-5.5 | 41.3 | 1.9-4.9 | 38.9 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2020-21 | Detroit Pistons | 46 | 31 | 22.0 | 3.2-7.3 | 44.1 | 2.5-6.0 | 42.2 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2019-20 | New York Knicks | 36 | 1 | 15.5 | 1.7-4.8 | 35.1 | 1.4-4.0 | 35.0 | 0.3-0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 2018 19 Totals | 53 | 38 | 24.5 | 3.5-8.6 | 40.3 | 2.6-7.0 | 37.1 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2018-19 | Detroit Pistons | 28 | 26 | 27.3 | 4.1-9.8 | 42.1 | 2.9-7.8 | 37.3 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2018-19 | Miami Heat | 25 | 12 | 21.3 | 2.8-7.4 | 37.5 | 2.3-6.2 | 36.8 | 0.6-0.6 |
| 2017-18 | Miami Heat | 77 | 2 | 26.5 | 3.7-9.1 | 40.7 | 2.9-7.5 | 39.2 | 0.9-1.0 |
| 2016-17 | Miami Heat | 62 | 13 | 24.2 | 3.7-9.0 | 41.6 | 2.4-6.4 | 37.8 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2015-16 | Brooklyn Nets | 76 | 41 | 21.3 | 2.9-7.4 | 38.9 | 1.3-3.5 | 35.8 | 0.7-0.8 |
| 2014-15 | Los Angeles Lakers | 65 | 36 | 25.8 | 3.9-9.5 | 41.2 | 1.4-3.7 | 37.0 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2013-14 | Dallas Mavericks | 45 | 1 | 8.7 | 1.2-2.8 | 43.7 | 0.6-1.3 | 42.4 | 0.2-0.2 |
| 2012-13 | 2012 13 Totals | 78 | 21 | 21.3 | 2.9-6.8 | 42.7 | 1.2-3.1 | 39.2 | 0.9-1.0 |
| 2012-13 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 38 | 17 | 25.9 | 3.8-8.7 | 43.9 | 1.4-3.8 | 37.1 | 1.4-1.6 |
| 2012-13 | Memphis Grizzlies | 40 | 4 | 16.9 | 2.0-5.0 | 40.7 | 1.0-2.4 | 42.3 | 0.4-0.4 |
| 2011-12 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 51 | 4 | 19.1 | 2.4-5.9 | 40.4 | 0.7-2.1 | 32.4 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2010-11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 62 | 8 | 19.0 | 2.6-6.4 | 40.3 | 0.8-2.0 | 39.7 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2009-10 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 76 | 1 | 18.2 | 2.5-5.9 | 42.4 | 0.8-2.1 | 39.5 | 0.8-0.9 |
Wayne Ellington: our analysis
2021-22 season: 43 GP, 6.7 PTS, 1.8 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 33, below average.
In 2021-22, Wayne Ellington, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 33 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.3.
His strengths: shooting (75, well above average). On the other hand, playmaking (12, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-0.7).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
6.7
Rebounds
1.8
Assists
0.7
TS%
59.3 %
Usage
13.8 %
PER
9.9
WS/48
.062
On/off +/−
-1.0
Minutes
18.8
Games
43
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.7
80% of cases: -0.9 to 2.6
Points/game
5.8
Games
44
WAR 2021-22
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
↓ Slight decline (-13)
- 2021-220.3 WAR · 0.7 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-43 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
67
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 76
- SHT
- Shooting
- 85
- FIN
- Finishing
- 69
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 56
- BAL
- Ball security
- 87
- REB
- Rebounding
- 61
- DEF
- Defense
- 65
- DUR
- Durability
- 53
- EX
- Experience
- 90
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, 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
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →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
23.4 pi
0th percentile
At the rim
80.0 %
98th percentile
Rim share
4.2 %
1th percentile
Midrange
33.3 %
29th percentile
Three-point
.389
78th percentile
3PA share
89.0 %
100th percentile
Corner threes
47.5 %
88th percentile
Free throws
.818
46th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | @ DEN | W 146-141 OT | 30 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 4-8 |
| Apr 9 | vs OKC | W 120-101 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-7 |
| Apr 8 | @ GSW | L 128-112 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Mar 17 | @ MIN | L 124-104 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Mar 15 | vs TOR | L 114-103 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Mar 14 | @ PHX | L 140-111 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Mar 4 | @ LAC | L 132-111 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-5 | 2-2 |
| Feb 28 | vs NOP | L 123-95 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
| Feb 17 | vs UTA | W 106-101 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| Feb 10 | @ POR | L 107-105 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-6 |
Wayne Ellington: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Wayne Ellington average in 2021-22?
Wayne Ellington averages 6.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 43 games in 2021-22.
How old is Wayne Ellington?
Wayne Ellington is 38 years old: he was born on November 29, 1987.
How tall is Wayne Ellington, and how much does he weigh?
Wayne Ellington is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Wayne Ellington from?
United States: Wayne Ellington was born in Wynnewood, PA, in the United States.
What team does Wayne Ellington play for?
Wayne Ellington plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 2.
How good is Wayne Ellington?
Wayne Ellington produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 33 out of 100: below average for his position.
Where was Wayne Ellington drafted?
Wayne Ellington was drafted in 2009 by MIN, in round 1 (pick 28 of the round).
What is Wayne Ellington's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 0.7 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
