Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Joel Embiid 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 Free throw percentage and Points, 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, Onyeka Okongwu may suit you better.
| Category | Joel Embiid | Onyeka Okongwu | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 24.6 | 15.6 | Joel Embiid by 1.72 |
| Rebounds | 7.5 | 8.1 | Onyeka Okongwu by 0.25 |
| Assists | 3.9 | 2.9 | Joel Embiid by 0.53 |
| Steals | 0.6 | 1.1 | Onyeka Okongwu by 1.49 |
| Blocks | 1.2 | 1.3 | Onyeka Okongwu by 0.20 |
| Threes made | 1.3 | 2.0 | Onyeka Okongwu by 0.74 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.489 | 0.481 | Joel Embiid by 0.18 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.867 | 0.763 | Joel Embiid by 2.10 |
| Turnovers | 2.5 | 1.6 | Onyeka Okongwu by 1.35 |
| Total 9-cat value | +1.81 | +1.33 | Joel Embiid |
| Overall rank | 26 | 37 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Joel Embiid 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 Free throw percentage and Points, 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, Onyeka Okongwu 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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