Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. LeBron James carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.48, but he wins only 4 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Assists and Field goal percentage, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Darryn Peterson may suit you better.
| Category | Darryn Peterson | LeBron James | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16.9 | 19.3 | LeBron James by 0.46 |
| Rebounds | 4.7 | 5.8 | LeBron James by 0.45 |
| Assists | 3.2 | 6.5 | LeBron James by 1.71 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 0.9 | Darryn Peterson by 0.65 |
| Blocks | 0.6 | 0.5 | Darryn Peterson by 0.28 |
| Threes made | 1.9 | 1.4 | Darryn Peterson by 0.43 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.453 | 0.516 | LeBron James by 1.36 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.831 | 0.759 | Darryn Peterson by 0.93 |
| Turnovers | 1.9 | 2.8 | Darryn Peterson by 1.20 |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.11 | -0.63 | LeBron James |
| Overall rank | 99 | 78 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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LeBron James carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.48, but he wins only 4 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Assists and Field goal percentage, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Darryn Peterson may suit you better.
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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