Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Luka Dončić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.08 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Points, and gives ground in Free throw percentage and Assists.
| Category | Cade Cunningham | Luka Dončić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 24.9 | 31.9 | Luka Dončić by 1.34 |
| Rebounds | 6.1 | 7.7 | Luka Dončić by 0.67 |
| Assists | 9.5 | 8.2 | Cade Cunningham by 0.68 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 1.6 | Luka Dončić by 1.06 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 0.5 | Cade Cunningham by 0.50 |
| Threes made | 2.1 | 3.8 | Luka Dončić by 1.72 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.461 | 0.472 | Luka Dončić by 0.27 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.832 | 0.783 | Cade Cunningham by 1.13 |
| Turnovers | 4.0 | 3.8 | Luka Dončić by 0.33 |
| Total 9-cat value | +2.20 | +5.28 | Luka Dončić |
| Overall rank | 23 | 4 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Luka Dončić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 3.08 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Points, and gives ground in Free throw percentage 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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