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Nick Van Exel Retired

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1993
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In short

Nick Van Exel is a retired guard best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. A fearless, deep-range point guard. Career averages: 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Nick’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Nick Van Exel is a retired NBA guard. A fearless, deep-range point guard.

He averaged 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
14.4 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.9 rpg
career
Assists
6.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Nick Van Exel is a retired guard, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

A fearless, deep-range point guard.

He retired with career averages of 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

A fearless, deep-range point guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring71
Playmaking66
Rebounding46
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

A fearless, deep-range point guard.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.4
per game
Career RPG
2.9
per game
Career APG
6.6
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerA fearless, deep-range point guard.

Hardware

1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Los Angeles Lakers name.

Nick Van Exel's career is complete: A fearless, deep-range point guard.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Nick Van Exel's career averages?

Nick Van Exel averaged 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.

Is Nick Van Exel in the Hall of Fame?

Nick Van Exel is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.