Will
Barton
G · TOR · Very poor
- PAL
- 12
- WAR
- -0.5
- PTS
- 6.8
2022-23
Will Barton
Toronto RaptorsBiography
- Team
- Toronto Raptors
- Position
- Guard
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 181 lbs
- Born
- January 6, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, MD
- College
- Memphis
- Draft
- 2012: Rd 2, Pk 40 (POR)
- Experience
- 10th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Washington Wizards · 2022-23 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2015-16 – 2021-22 (7 seasons)
- 2014 15 Totals · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Denver Nuggets · 2014-15 (1 season)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2012-13 – 2014-15 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 2022 23 Totals | 56 | 2 | 17.7 | 2.5-6.5 | 37.9 | 1.2-3.2 | 36.7 | 0.7-0.8 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Raptors | 16 | 2 | 13.2 | 1.8-4.9 | 35.4 | 0.9-2.6 | 33.3 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Wizards | 40 | 0 | 19.6 | 2.8-7.1 | 38.6 | 1.3-3.5 | 37.7 | 0.9-1.1 |
| 2021-22 | Denver Nuggets | 71 | 71 | 32.1 | 5.5-12.6 | 43.8 | 2.2-6.1 | 36.5 | 1.4-1.8 |
| 2020-21 | Denver Nuggets | 56 | 52 | 31.0 | 4.6-10.9 | 42.6 | 1.8-4.6 | 38.1 | 1.7-2.2 |
| 2019-20 | Denver Nuggets | 58 | 58 | 33.0 | 5.7-12.7 | 45.0 | 1.9-5.0 | 37.5 | 1.8-2.3 |
| 2018-19 | Denver Nuggets | 43 | 38 | 27.7 | 4.3-10.7 | 40.2 | 1.6-4.6 | 34.2 | 1.3-1.7 |
| 2017-18 | Denver Nuggets | 81 | 40 | 33.1 | 5.7-12.7 | 45.2 | 1.9-5.2 | 37.0 | 2.2-2.8 |
| 2016-17 | Denver Nuggets | 60 | 19 | 28.4 | 4.9-11.1 | 44.3 | 1.5-3.9 | 37.0 | 2.4-3.2 |
| 2015-16 | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 1 | 28.7 | 5.2-12.0 | 43.2 | 1.4-4.0 | 34.5 | 2.6-3.3 |
| 2014-15 | 2014 15 Totals | 58 | 0 | 16.9 | 2.6-6.1 | 42.5 | 0.4-1.5 | 27.1 | 1.3-1.6 |
| 2014-15 | Denver Nuggets | 28 | 0 | 24.4 | 4.0-9.0 | 44.3 | 0.7-2.4 | 28.4 | 2.3-2.8 |
| 2014-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | 30 | 0 | 10.0 | 1.3-3.3 | 38.0 | 0.1-0.6 | 22.2 | 0.3-0.5 |
| 2013-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | 41 | 0 | 9.4 | 1.6-3.8 | 41.7 | 0.2-0.8 | 30.3 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2012-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | 73 | 5 | 12.2 | 1.6-4.2 | 38.2 | 0.1-0.9 | 13.8 | 0.7-0.9 |
Will Barton: our analysis
2022-23 season: 56 GP, 6.8 PTS, 2.4 REB, 2.0 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -0.5 · PAL 12, very poor.
In 2022-23, Will Barton, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 12 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
On the other hand, scoring (7, among the weakest in the league) and impact (7, 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 (-2.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 43 in 2021-22, against 12 now; his WAR went from 2.4 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
6.8
Rebounds
2.4
Assists
2.0
TS%
49.3 %
Usage
18.9 %
PER
10.0
WS/48
.021
On/off +/−
-9.1
Minutes
17.7
Games
56
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.6
80% of cases: -1.9 to 3.5
Points/game
6.2
Games
62
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
↓ Declining (-24)
- 2021-222.4 WAR · 2.1 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-0.5 WAR · -1.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-39 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
60
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 62
- SHT
- Shooting
- 73
- FIN
- Finishing
- 70
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 75
- REB
- Rebounding
- 79
- DEF
- Defense
- 71
- DUR
- Durability
- 69
- EX
- Experience
- 84
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
17.0 pi
33th percentile
At the rim
59.1 %
13th percentile
Rim share
12.1 %
20th percentile
Midrange
36.4 %
25th percentile
Three-point
.367
49th percentile
3PA share
49.5 %
61th percentile
Corner threes
51.5 %
95th percentile
Free throws
.787
30th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | TOR | 6.8 | -0.5 | 12 | 60 | 49.3 | .367 | 49.5 |
| 2021-22 | DEN | 14.7 | 2.4 | 43 | 72 | 54.8 | .365 | 48.0 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | vs CHI | L 109-105 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Apr 9 | vs MIL | W 121-105 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-9 | 2-3 |
| Apr 7 | @ BOS | L 121-102 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-4 |
| Apr 5 | @ BOS | L 97-93 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Apr 4 | @ CHA | W 120-100 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7-12 | 6-9 |
| Mar 26 | vs WAS | W 114-104 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 24 | vs DET | W 118-97 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-10 | 1-4 |
| Mar 22 | vs IND | L 118-114 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-5 |
| Mar 20 | @ MIL | L 118-111 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-2 |
| Mar 18 | vs MIN | W 122-107 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Will Barton: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Will Barton average in 2022-23?
Will Barton averages 6.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in 56 games in 2022-23.
How old is Will Barton?
Will Barton is 35 years old: he was born on January 6, 1991.
How tall is Will Barton, and how much does he weigh?
Will Barton is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Will Barton from?
United States: Will Barton was born in Baltimore, MD, in the United States.
What team does Will Barton play for?
Will Barton plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, at G, wearing number 1.
How good is Will Barton?
Will Barton produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 12 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Will Barton getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 43 in 2021-22 to 12 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Will Barton drafted?
Will Barton was drafted in 2012 by POR, in round 2 (pick 40 of the round).
What is Will Barton's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 0.6 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
