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Eric Bledsoe

LAC · 2021-22High evidence

What does Eric Bledsoe actually supply on the floor?

Eric Bledsoe's strongest evidenced functions are passing, event creation, creation; the weakest available areas are interior finishing, rim protection, shooting. The profile is tied to LAC for 2021-22.

Function profile

2021-22 — eleven separate readings on a league scale. They are not additive.
Creation68
Rim pressure51
Shooting51
Passing70
Screening*
Interior finish24
Point of attack*47
Switch coverage*42
Rim protection39
Event creation70
Rebounding54

* limited evidence for that function. A dash means the evidence was insufficient — not a zero. Use the separate function strengths to evaluate role and roster fit; do not treat them as one player-value score. POA or switch conclusions require lineup, matchup, and assignment evidence beyond this profile.

Season by season

Every governed season profile on record.
SeasonTeamRoleEvidenceCreationRim pressureShootingPassingScreeningInterior finishPoint of attackSwitch coverageRim protectionEvent creationRebounding
2021-22LACHigh evidence68515170244742397054
2021-22PORInsufficient evidence
2020-21High evidence6649506923383937
2019-20MILHigh evidence8359528239495545
2018-19MILHigh evidence7165467355457553
2017-18High evidence8266538061538432
2016-17PHXHigh evidence8158517841456946
2015-16PHXLimited evidence856261804778
2014-15PHXLimited evidence877149855875
2013-14PHXLimited evidence857557814771

What teams depended on him for

Seasons where a team's situation report named him a dependency case.
LAC · 2021-22Observed replacement lineup exists

LAC had a supported lineup path without Eric Bledsoe: [Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., Reggie Jackson, Ivica Zubac, Terance Mann] at 1.6 adjusted net points per 100 possessions over 336 possessions. This is an observed option, not proof it is universally better.

rotation 34%loses 12.2% of passing
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Nicolas Batum · Marcus Morris Sr. · Reggie Jackson · Ivica Zubac · Terance Mann

shrunk net 1.6480 over 336 possessions

on floor 2483 possessions · off floor 4826 possessions

NOP · 2020-21Player function-loss evidence unavailable

NOP did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Eric Bledsoe.

Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 3863 possessions · off floor 2426 possessions

MIL · 2019-20Lineup performance dependence

MIL lineups performed 4.7 points per 100 possessions better with Eric Bledsoe than without him. The best supported alternative was [Brook Lopez, Wesley Matthews, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Donte DiVincenzo] over 153 possessions.

rotation 48%loses 23.5% of creation
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Brook Lopez · Wesley Matthews · Khris Middleton · Giannis Antetokounmpo · Donte DiVincenzo

shrunk net 1.2170 over 153 possessions

on floor 3678 possessions · off floor 3742 possessions

MIL · 2018-19No supported replacement lineup sample

MIL did not have a sufficiently supported observed replacement lineup for Eric Bledsoe. The database keeps the functional-loss evidence but does not invent a replacement plan.

rotation 57%loses 33.5% of event creation
Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 5133 possessions · off floor 3683 possessions

MIL · 2017-18Player function-loss evidence unavailable

MIL did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Eric Bledsoe.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Khris Middleton · Tony Snell · Giannis Antetokounmpo · Thon Maker · Malcolm Brogdon

shrunk net 2.0960 over 173 possessions

on floor 4374 possessions · off floor 3201 possessions

PHX · 2017-18Player lineup sample too small

PHX did not have enough resolved lineup possessions involving Eric Bledsoe for a dependable replacement conclusion.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Tyson Chandler · T.J. Warren · Devin Booker · Marquese Chriss · Mike James

shrunk net 2.1150 over 206 possessions

on floor 147 possessions · off floor 7122 possessions

PHX · 2016-17Single-skill dependence

PHX did not have strong functional backup for Eric Bledsoe in creation; removing him cost about 34.5% of the team's production in that area. The next observed option was Devin Booker.

rotation 55%loses 34.5% of creation
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Alex Len · T.J. Warren · Devin Booker · Marquese Chriss · Tyler Ulis

shrunk net -5.7830 over 244 possessions

on floor 4081 possessions · off floor 3309 possessions

PHX · 2015-16Player function-loss evidence unavailable

PHX did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Eric Bledsoe.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Tyson Chandler · Ronnie Price · P.J. Tucker · Alex Len · Devin Booker

shrunk net -0.9250 over 370 possessions

on floor 1980 possessions · off floor 5294 possessions

PHX · 2014-15Player function-loss evidence unavailable

PHX did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Eric Bledsoe.

Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 5008 possessions · off floor 2064 possessions

PHX · 2013-14Player function-loss evidence unavailable

PHX did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Eric Bledsoe.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Channing Frye · Gerald Green · Goran Dragic · Markieff Morris · Marcus Morris Sr.

shrunk net 3.0410 over 162 possessions

on floor 2483 possessions · off floor 4404 possessions

Known contract calendar

Governed contract events naming this player — dates carry their honest quality.

No governed contract-calendar events name this player.

Function scores, roles, dependence records and contract events are separate evidence. No combined player value, trade value or ranking is computed from them, and none of them is a causal impact claim.