Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Giannis Antetokounmpo grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
| Category | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 29.7 | 19.1 | Giannis Antetokounmpo by 2.02 |
| Rebounds | 10.5 | 3.5 | Giannis Antetokounmpo by 2.87 |
| Assists | 6.3 | 3.5 | Giannis Antetokounmpo by 1.43 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 1.1 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 0.28 |
| Blocks | 1.0 | 0.6 | Giannis Antetokounmpo by 0.84 |
| Threes made | 0.3 | 3.0 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 2.73 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.610 | 0.455 | Giannis Antetokounmpo by 4.28 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.638 | 0.858 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 6.24 |
| Turnovers | 3.3 | 1.8 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 2.11 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.43 | +0.36 | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Overall rank | 55 | 57 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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This one is close. Giannis Antetokounmpo grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
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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