Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Stephen Curry is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.68 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Steals and Assists.
| Category | LaMelo Ball | Stephen Curry | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 22.5 | 25.7 | Stephen Curry by 0.61 |
| Rebounds | 5.5 | 4.1 | LaMelo Ball by 0.57 |
| Assists | 7.4 | 5.0 | LaMelo Ball by 1.20 |
| Steals | 1.4 | 1.0 | LaMelo Ball by 1.22 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.4 | Stephen Curry by 0.20 |
| Threes made | 3.9 | 4.7 | Stephen Curry by 0.77 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.416 | 0.453 | Stephen Curry by 1.17 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.875 | 0.925 | Stephen Curry by 1.16 |
| Turnovers | 3.2 | 2.7 | Stephen Curry by 0.73 |
| Total 9-cat value | +1.71 | +3.39 | Stephen Curry |
| Overall rank | 28 | 10 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Stephen Curry is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.68 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Free throw percentage, and gives ground in Steals and Assists.
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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