Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Kon Knueppel is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.28 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Steals.
| Category | Kon Knueppel | Mikal Bridges | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.1 | 14.9 | Kon Knueppel by 1.00 |
| Rebounds | 5.7 | 3.5 | Kon Knueppel by 0.87 |
| Assists | 3.7 | 3.5 | Even |
| Steals | 0.8 | 1.1 | Mikal Bridges by 0.87 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.6 | Mikal Bridges by 0.62 |
| Threes made | 3.6 | 2.0 | Kon Knueppel by 1.65 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.471 | 0.480 | Mikal Bridges by 0.22 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.871 | 0.826 | Kon Knueppel by 0.59 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 1.3 | Mikal Bridges by 1.21 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.46 | -0.82 | Kon Knueppel |
| Overall rank | 54 | 84 | |
| Status | DTD | Available |
Full profiles: Kon Knueppel and Mikal Bridges. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Kon Knueppel is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.28 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Steals.
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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