Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Nikola Jokić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 5.07 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Rebounds, and gives ground in Threes made and Points.
| Category | Luka Dončić | Nikola Jokić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 31.9 | 27.9 | Luka Dončić by 0.77 |
| Rebounds | 7.7 | 13.1 | Nikola Jokić by 2.19 |
| Assists | 8.2 | 10.1 | Nikola Jokić by 0.98 |
| Steals | 1.6 | 1.5 | Luka Dončić by 0.22 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 0.8 | Nikola Jokić by 0.52 |
| Threes made | 3.8 | 1.7 | Luka Dončić by 2.11 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.472 | 0.574 | Nikola Jokić by 2.98 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.783 | 0.821 | Nikola Jokić by 0.99 |
| Turnovers | 3.8 | 3.4 | Nikola Jokić by 0.50 |
| Total 9-cat value | +5.28 | +10.35 | Nikola Jokić |
| Overall rank | 4 | 1 | |
| Status | GTD | Available |
Full profiles: Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Nikola Jokić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 5.07 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Rebounds, and gives ground in Threes made and Points.
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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