Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Amen Thompson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.67 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Turnovers, and gives ground in Threes made and Assists.
| Category | Amen Thompson | LaMelo Ball | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.0 | 22.5 | LaMelo Ball by 0.86 |
| Rebounds | 7.7 | 5.5 | Amen Thompson by 0.93 |
| Assists | 5.0 | 7.4 | LaMelo Ball by 1.21 |
| Steals | 1.6 | 1.4 | Amen Thompson by 0.68 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 0.3 | Amen Thompson by 1.19 |
| Threes made | 0.4 | 3.9 | LaMelo Ball by 3.59 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.543 | 0.416 | Amen Thompson by 3.27 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.771 | 0.875 | LaMelo Ball by 1.20 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 3.2 | Amen Thompson by 1.45 |
| Total 9-cat value | +2.38 | +1.71 | Amen Thompson |
| Overall rank | 21 | 28 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Amen Thompson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.67 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Turnovers, and gives ground in Threes made and Assists.
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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