Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Zach LaVine is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.64 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Points and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Blocks and Steals.
| Category | Kyshawn George | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 12.5 | 20.0 | Zach LaVine by 1.44 |
| Rebounds | 5.2 | 3.6 | Kyshawn George by 0.62 |
| Assists | 3.9 | 3.3 | Kyshawn George by 0.29 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 0.8 | Kyshawn George by 1.09 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 0.2 | Kyshawn George by 1.30 |
| Threes made | 1.9 | 2.8 | Zach LaVine by 0.93 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.433 | 0.492 | Zach LaVine by 0.95 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.782 | 0.848 | Zach LaVine by 0.71 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 2.3 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -2.11 | -1.47 | Zach LaVine |
| Overall rank | 135 | 114 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Kyshawn George and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Zach LaVine is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.64 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Points and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Blocks 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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