Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Paul George is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.87 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Turnovers, and gives ground in Points and Field goal percentage.
| Category | Paul George | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 15.1 | 20.0 | Zach LaVine by 0.94 |
| Rebounds | 4.5 | 3.6 | Paul George by 0.34 |
| Assists | 3.2 | 3.3 | Even |
| Steals | 1.4 | 0.8 | Paul George by 2.08 |
| Blocks | 0.4 | 0.2 | Paul George by 0.33 |
| Threes made | 2.3 | 2.8 | Zach LaVine by 0.48 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.446 | 0.492 | Zach LaVine by 0.90 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.847 | 0.848 | Zach LaVine by 0.27 |
| Turnovers | 1.8 | 2.3 | Paul George by 0.76 |
| Total 9-cat value | -0.60 | -1.47 | Paul George |
| Overall rank | 77 | 114 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Paul George and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Paul George is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.87 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Turnovers, and gives ground in Points and Field goal percentage.
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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