Wesley
Matthews
SG · ATL · Below average
- PAL
- 24
- WAR
- -0.3
- PTS
- 3.1
2023-24
Wesley Matthews
#32SG
Atlanta Hawks
Biography
- Team
- Atlanta Hawks
- Position
- Shooting Guard
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Born
- October 14, 1986 (40)
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, TX
- College
- Marquette
- Experience
- 14th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Atlanta Hawks · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Bucks · 2019-20 (1 season)
- 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Indiana Pacers · 2018-19 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2015-16 – 2018-19 (4 seasons)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2010-11 – 2014-15 (5 seasons)
- Utah Jazz · 2009-10 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Atlanta Hawks | 36 | 3 | 11.5 | 0.9-2.7 | 35.1 | 0.7-1.9 | 34.8 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | 52 | 0 | 15.8 | 1.1-3.1 | 36.3 | 0.8-2.4 | 31.5 | 0.5-0.5 |
| 2021-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 14 | 20.4 | 1.8-4.5 | 39.5 | 1.1-3.2 | 33.8 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | 58 | 10 | 19.5 | 1.5-4.3 | 35.3 | 1.1-3.4 | 33.5 | 0.6-0.7 |
| 2019-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | 67 | 67 | 24.4 | 2.5-6.3 | 39.6 | 1.6-4.4 | 36.4 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2018-19 | 2018 19 Totals | 69 | 68 | 30.3 | 4.0-10.1 | 40.0 | 2.2-5.8 | 37.2 | 1.9-2.4 |
| 2018-19 | Indiana Pacers | 23 | 23 | 31.5 | 3.5-9.1 | 38.6 | 2.1-5.7 | 36.9 | 1.8-2.1 |
| 2018-19 | New York Knicks | 2 | 1 | 27.0 | 2.0-9.5 | 21.1 | 1.0-5.0 | 20.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| 2018-19 | Dallas Mavericks | 44 | 44 | 29.8 | 4.4-10.7 | 41.4 | 2.3-6.0 | 38.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| 2017-18 | Dallas Mavericks | 63 | 63 | 33.8 | 4.5-11.1 | 40.6 | 2.4-6.4 | 38.1 | 1.3-1.6 |
| 2016-17 | Dallas Mavericks | 73 | 73 | 34.2 | 4.6-11.6 | 39.3 | 2.4-6.6 | 36.3 | 2.0-2.5 |
| 2015-16 | Dallas Mavericks | 78 | 78 | 33.9 | 4.2-10.9 | 38.8 | 2.4-6.7 | 36.0 | 1.6-1.9 |
| 2014-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | 60 | 60 | 33.7 | 5.6-12.5 | 44.8 | 2.9-7.4 | 38.9 | 1.8-2.4 |
| 2013-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 82 | 33.9 | 5.4-12.3 | 44.1 | 2.5-6.2 | 39.3 | 3.1-3.7 |
| 2012-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | 69 | 69 | 34.8 | 5.1-11.7 | 43.6 | 2.4-6.2 | 39.8 | 2.2-2.7 |
| 2011-12 | Portland Trail Blazers | 66 | 53 | 33.8 | 4.8-11.6 | 41.2 | 2.0-5.1 | 38.3 | 2.2-2.6 |
| 2010-11 | Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 69 | 33.6 | 5.4-11.9 | 44.9 | 1.9-4.6 | 40.7 | 3.2-3.8 |
| 2009-10 | Utah Jazz | 82 | 48 | 24.7 | 3.3-6.9 | 48.3 | 0.8-2.0 | 38.2 | 2.0-2.4 |
Wesley Matthews: our analysis
2023-24 season: 36 GP, 3.1 PTS, 1.5 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR -0.3 · PAL 24, below average.
In 2023-24, Wesley Matthews, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 24 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.3.
His strengths: defense (71, above average). On the other hand, scoring (10, among the weakest in the league) and impact (25, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.1).
An improvement on 2022-23, when his PAL was 20; his WAR, though, went from -0.3 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Guards
NBA stats →Points
3.1
Rebounds
1.5
Assists
0.6
TS%
51.1 %
Usage
11.7 %
PER
8.2
WS/48
.049
On/off +/−
-4.6
Minutes
11.5
Games
36
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -1.2 to 1.4
Points/game
2.7
Games
42
WAR 2023-24
-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)
- 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -1.6 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.3 WAR · -0.7 per 2,000 min
- 2023-24-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
-30 · 37 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 44
- SHT
- Shooting
- 63
- FIN
- Finishing
- 65
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 35
- BAL
- Ball security
- 89
- REB
- Rebounding
- 71
- DEF
- Defense
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 51
- EX
- Experience
- 94
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, 2023-24
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, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
19.7 pi
7th percentile
At the rim
45.5 %
1th percentile
Rim share
11.3 %
16th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
2th percentile
Three-point
.348
25th percentile
3PA share
71.1 %
96th percentile
Corner threes
44.4 %
68th percentile
Free throws
.750
16th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | ATL | 3.1 | -0.3 | 24 | 35 | 51.1 | .348 | 71.1 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 3.4 | -0.3 | 20 | 45 | 51.9 | .315 | 77.5 |
| 2021-22 | MIL | 5.1 | -0.8 | 11 | 54 | 53.6 | .338 | 71.4 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 | @ CHI | L 131-116 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Apr 9 | vs MIA | L 117-111 2OT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 4 | @ DAL | L 109-95 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Apr 2 | @ CHI | W 113-101 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Mar 30 | vs MIL | L 122-113 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-3 |
| Mar 28 | vs BOS | W 123-122 OT | 24 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-5 |
| Mar 25 | vs BOS | W 120-118 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Mar 23 | vs CHA | W 132-91 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Mar 22 | @ PHX | L 128-115 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Mar 19 | @ LAL | L 136-105 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
Wesley Matthews: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Wesley Matthews average in 2023-24?
Wesley Matthews averages 3.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 36 games in 2023-24.
How old is Wesley Matthews?
Wesley Matthews is 40 years old: he was born on October 14, 1986.
How tall is Wesley Matthews, and how much does he weigh?
Wesley Matthews is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Wesley Matthews from?
United States: Wesley Matthews was born in San Antonio, TX, in the United States.
What team does Wesley Matthews play for?
Wesley Matthews plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA, at SG, wearing number 32.
How good is Wesley Matthews?
Wesley Matthews produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 24 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Wesley Matthews getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 20 in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Wesley Matthews's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
