Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Noah Clowney is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.16 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Turnovers.
| Category | Al Horford | Noah Clowney | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 5.8 | 9.9 | Noah Clowney by 0.79 |
| Rebounds | 3.8 | 4.1 | Even |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.4 | Even |
| Steals | 0.4 | 0.8 | Noah Clowney by 1.18 |
| Blocks | 0.7 | 0.6 | Al Horford by 0.17 |
| Threes made | 1.2 | 1.6 | Noah Clowney by 0.41 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.437 | 0.402 | Al Horford by 0.63 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.850 | 0.811 | Even |
| Turnovers | 0.6 | 0.9 | Al Horford by 0.46 |
| Total 9-cat value | -5.39 | -4.23 | Noah Clowney |
| Overall rank | 259 | 218 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Al Horford and Noah Clowney. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Noah Clowney is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.16 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Turnovers.
Per-game projections for 2026-27 converted to z-scores against the draftable pool, one per category, then totalled. A positive z means above the pool average in that category. No editorial judgement is applied.
Not necessarily. This page is 9-cat. Points leagues ignore the percentage categories and treat turnovers differently, which usually favours high-usage scorers. Switch format on the rankings page to see the other view.
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