Willy
Hernangomez
C · NOP · Very good
- PAL
- 79
- WAR
- 0.8
- PTS
- 6.9
2022-23
Willy Hernangomez
New Orleans PelicansBiography
- Team
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 11"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Born
- May 27, 1994 (32)
- Birthplace
- Madrid, Spain
- Draft
- 2015: Rd 2, Pk 35 (PHI)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2020-21 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2018-19 – 2019-20 (2 seasons)
- 2017 18 Totals · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2017-18 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2016-17 – 2017-18 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | New Orleans Pelicans | 38 | 2 | 12.1 | 2.3-4.4 | 52.7 | 0.1-0.3 | 27.3 | 2.1-2.7 |
| 2021-22 | New Orleans Pelicans | 50 | 8 | 16.8 | 3.4-6.5 | 52.0 | 0.1-0.2 | 33.3 | 2.2-2.8 |
| 2020-21 | New Orleans Pelicans | 47 | 12 | 18.0 | 3.2-5.7 | 56.3 | 0.0-0.2 | 10.0 | 1.3-2.0 |
| 2019-20 | Charlotte Hornets | 31 | 0 | 12.1 | 2.4-4.5 | 53.2 | 0.2-0.7 | 22.7 | 1.2-1.9 |
| 2018-19 | Charlotte Hornets | 58 | 3 | 14.0 | 2.6-5.1 | 51.9 | 0.3-0.7 | 38.5 | 1.7-2.5 |
| 2017-18 | 2017 18 Totals | 48 | 1 | 10.3 | 1.9-3.4 | 55.5 | 0.1-0.3 | 41.7 | 1.2-1.9 |
| 2017-18 | Charlotte Hornets | 22 | 1 | 11.9 | 1.9-3.8 | 50.6 | 0.2-0.3 | 57.1 | 2.1-2.8 |
| 2017-18 | New York Knicks | 26 | 0 | 9.0 | 1.9-3.1 | 60.5 | 0.0-0.2 | 20.0 | 0.5-1.1 |
| 2016-17 | New York Knicks | 72 | 22 | 18.4 | 3.4-6.5 | 52.9 | 0.1-0.2 | 26.7 | 1.3-1.7 |
Willy Hernangomez: our analysis
2022-23 season: 38 GP, 6.9 PTS, 4.7 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.8 · PAL 79, very good.
In 2022-23, Willy Hernangomez, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 79 out of 100 (very good), with a WAR of 0.8.
His strengths: rebounding (85, among the best in the league) and scoring (64, above average).
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.5); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-0.2).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 40 in 2021-22 to 79; his WAR, though, went from 1.4 to 0.8.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Centers
NBA stats →Points
6.9
Rebounds
4.7
Assists
0.9
TS%
61.0 %
Usage
23.8 %
PER
20.7
WS/48
.171
On/off +/−
+0.1
Minutes
12.1
Games
38
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.2
80% of cases: -0.1 to 2.5
Points/game
6.8
Games
43
WAR 2022-23
0.8
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)
- 2021-221.4 WAR · 3.3 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.8 WAR
Outlook, age included
0 · 28 y.o. · prime years
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
65
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 75
- SHT
- Shooting
- 73
- FIN
- Finishing
- 60
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 75
- BAL
- Ball security
- 73
- REB
- Rebounding
- 89
- DEF
- Defense
- 64
- DUR
- Durability
- 48
- EX
- Experience
- 71
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
5.0 pi
64th percentile
At the rim
63.5 %
4th percentile
Rim share
50.3 %
60th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
6th percentile
Three-point
.273
36th percentile
3PA share
6.5 %
45th percentile
Corner threes
0.0 %
11th percentile
Free throws
.779
72th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | NOP | 6.9 | 0.8 | 79 | 65 | 61.0 | .273 | 6.5 |
| 2021-22 | NOP | 9.1 | 1.4 | 40 | 62 | 58.2 | .333 | 3.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28 | @ POR | W 124-90 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Mar 26 | @ LAC | W 131-110 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Mar 24 | vs CHA | W 115-96 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Mar 22 | vs SAS | W 119-84 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Mar 12 | vs POR | W 127-110 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 9 | vs DAL | W 113-106 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Mar 4 | @ GSW | L 108-99 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Mar 2 | @ POR | W 121-110 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Feb 26 | @ NYK | L 128-106 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Feb 16 | @ LAL | L 120-102 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 0-0 |
Willy Hernangomez: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Willy Hernangomez average in 2022-23?
Willy Hernangomez averages 6.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 38 games in 2022-23.
How old is Willy Hernangomez?
Willy Hernangomez is 32 years old: he was born on May 27, 1994.
How tall is Willy Hernangomez, and how much does he weigh?
Willy Hernangomez is 6'11" (211 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).
Where is Willy Hernangomez from?
Spain: Willy Hernangomez was born in Madrid, Spain.
What team does Willy Hernangomez play for?
Willy Hernangomez plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, at C, wearing number 9.
How good is Willy Hernangomez?
Willy Hernangomez produced 0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 79 out of 100: very good for his position.
Is Willy Hernangomez getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 40 in 2021-22 to 79 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Willy Hernangomez drafted?
Willy Hernangomez was drafted in 2015 by PHI, in round 2 (pick 35 of the round).
What is Willy Hernangomez's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 1.2 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
