Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Quentin Grimes is the better 9-cat player this season, by 4.51 of total value. He takes 7 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Blocks.
| Category | Klay Thompson | Quentin Grimes | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 9.6 | 15.6 | Quentin Grimes by 1.13 |
| Rebounds | 2.0 | 3.9 | Quentin Grimes by 0.78 |
| Assists | 1.5 | 3.2 | Quentin Grimes by 0.84 |
| Steals | 0.4 | 1.0 | Quentin Grimes by 2.06 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.4 | Even |
| Threes made | 2.2 | 2.4 | Quentin Grimes by 0.21 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.409 | 0.442 | Quentin Grimes by 0.19 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.722 | 0.804 | Quentin Grimes by 0.22 |
| Turnovers | 1.2 | 2.0 | Klay Thompson by 1.04 |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.02 | -2.51 | Quentin Grimes |
| Overall rank | 336 | 150 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Quentin Grimes is the better 9-cat player this season, by 4.51 of total value. He takes 7 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Blocks.
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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