Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Marcus Smart is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.38 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Blocks.
| Category | Labaron Philon | Marcus Smart | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 6.9 | 7.8 | Marcus Smart by 0.17 |
| Rebounds | 2.0 | 2.1 | Even |
| Assists | 2.0 | 2.7 | Marcus Smart by 0.39 |
| Steals | 0.5 | 0.6 | Even |
| Blocks | 0.2 | 0.2 | Even |
| Threes made | 0.7 | 1.2 | Marcus Smart by 0.52 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.437 | 0.390 | Labaron Philon by 0.53 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.786 | 0.862 | Marcus Smart by 0.42 |
| Turnovers | 1.3 | 1.1 | Marcus Smart by 0.27 |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.86 | -6.48 | Marcus Smart |
| Overall rank | 380 | 312 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Marcus Smart is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.38 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Field goal percentage 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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