Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Nikola Jokić carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.61, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Rebounds and Assists, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may suit you better.
| Category | Nikola Jokić | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 27.9 | 30.9 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 0.58 |
| Rebounds | 13.1 | 4.6 | Nikola Jokić by 3.45 |
| Assists | 10.1 | 6.3 | Nikola Jokić by 1.91 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 1.6 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 0.22 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 0.9 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 0.19 |
| Threes made | 1.7 | 1.7 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.574 | 0.538 | Nikola Jokić by 0.88 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.821 | 0.885 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 1.96 |
| Turnovers | 3.4 | 2.2 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 1.63 |
| Total 9-cat value | +10.35 | +8.74 | Nikola Jokić |
| Overall rank | 1 | 2 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Nikola Jokić carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.61, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Rebounds and Assists, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may suit you better.
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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