DuJuan Pappas
BOakland Tritons · Interior Playmaker / Anchor Big
College: Indiana · Sarasota, Florida
Long shot-blocking center
A fringe defensive center averaging 12.2 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 3.2 APG. Excels in 8.8 RPG (93rd pctl), 1.68 BPG (90th pctl) and speed (15 rating, 78th pctl). Limited by finishing (7 rating, 1st pctl) and perimeter defense (1 rating, 6th pctl).
41
Impact
3
CA
3.5
PA
20
Age
$3.2M
Strengths & Weaknesses (Win Model)
Strengths
Defensive Rebounding 16 (coef=0.0204)
Help Defense 16 (coef=0.0134)
Rim Protection 14 (coef=0.0122)
Post Defense 16 (coef=0.0057)
Post Execution 9 (coef=0.0061)
Weaknesses
Pick & Roll Execution 9 (coef=0.0152)
Offensive Rebounding 9 (coef=0.0145)
Inside Shooting 15 (coef=0.0145)
3PT Shooting 9 (coef=0.0122)
Isolation Execution 7 (coef=0.0096)
Play Style
Driving Frequency
17%
Roll : Pop
80:20
Catch & Shoot : Pull-Up
97:3
Corner 3 : Above the Break
68:32
Positional Fit
Guard
0%
Wing
0%
Big
60%
Player Impact Breakdown
Below-average score driven by weak win-model ratings. Defense is the primary value driver.
41
/ 100
#449 of 503
On-Court Impact (EPM) — 60% weight
+0.04z
EPM +0.11 (Off -1.58, Def +1.78)
Win-Model Ratings — 25% weight
-1.38z
Ridge coefficient score: -0.0750
Hidden Intangibles — 15% weight
-0.38z
WS/48 residual: -0.0247 (actual vs predicted from ratings)
Offense
32
#495
Defense
61
#64
Confidence
100%
2403 min
Tendencies
Salary
$3.2M
Years Left
3
Expiry
End of 2051
Option
Team Option
Status
Starter/Sixth Man
Trade Value
0.361
Contract Breakdown
| Season | Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2050-51 | $3,250,000 | |
| 2051-52 | $3,250,000 | Team Option |
| Total Owed | $6,500,000 |
Win Model Development
WM Score
2.090
Expected WM
2.228
Dev Residual
-0.1384
Peak Age
33
Peak WM
2.518
PA Tier
Medium
Upside Gap
0.5
Dev Status
Behind Curve
Win Model Score = sum(rating * Ridge coefficient). Measures predicted win contribution from ratings — unbiased across positions.
Win Model Trajectory
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Predicted Archetype
Offensive
Defensive