Explorer

Percentiles (0–100) rank him against every player with 500+ minutes that season (379 players in 2025-26), or only against his position group (Guards, Wings, Bigs, from Basketball-Reference's play-by-play position estimate) when “vs position” is on. Tiers: Elite 90+ · Strong 70–89 · Average 40–69 · Below avg 20–39 · Weak 0–19. Roles are simple rules applied in order; the first one that fits wins.

Scoring

How much he scores and how efficiently. Category score = weighted average of the graded metrics' percentiles in that category, re-ranked 0-99 against every qualified player (or every player in his position group when 'vs position' is on). Style numbers (weight 0) are shown but not graded.

PTS/75Scoring volume

Points he scores per 75 possessions he's on the floor (about one full game). How: Basketball-Reference points per 100 possessions × 0.75.

TS%True shooting

Scoring efficiency that counts 3s as worth more and includes free throws. How: PTS ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). Basketball-Reference. Shown, not graded.

rTSEfficiency vs league

True shooting compared with the league average that season, in percentage points. How: Player TS% − league TS% (league = total points ÷ 2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA) over every player).

adj Rim FG%Finishing at the rim

How often his shots within 3 feet go in, volume-adjusted. How: (rim makes + 50 × league rim FG%) ÷ (rim attempts + 50). Rim attempts = FGA × share of FGA from 0-3 ft (Basketball-Reference shooting).

Rim rateRim attempts share

Share of his shots taken within 3 feet of the rim. A style number, not graded. How: FGA from 0-3 ft ÷ FGA. Style number, not graded.

FTrGetting to the line

Free-throw attempts per shot attempt. How: FTA ÷ FGA.

Shooting

Three-point and free-throw shooting, adjusted for volume. Category score = weighted average of the graded metrics' percentiles in that category, re-ranked 0-99 against every qualified player (or every player in his position group when 'vs position' is on). Style numbers (weight 0) are shown but not graded.

adj 3P%3-point accuracy

Three-point percentage, pulled toward league average when he takes few threes. How: (3PM + 100 × league 3P%) ÷ (3PA + 100). The raw 3P% shows in the tooltip.

3PA/753-point volume

Threes he takes per 75 possessions. How: Basketball-Reference 3PA per 100 possessions × 0.75.

3PAr3-point rate

Share of his shots that are threes. A style number, not graded. How: 3PA ÷ FGA. Style number, not graded.

Corner%Corner 3 share

Share of his threes taken from the corners (the shortest three). A style number, not graded. How: Corner 3PA ÷ 3PA (Basketball-Reference shooting). Style number, not graded.

adj FT%Free-throw accuracy

Free-throw percentage, volume-adjusted. A strong signal of shooting touch. How: (FTM + 50 × league FT%) ÷ (FTA + 50).

Creation

Creating shots for himself and for teammates. Category score = weighted average of the graded metrics' percentiles in that category, re-ranked 0-99 against every qualified player (or every player in his position group when 'vs position' is on). Style numbers (weight 0) are shown but not graded.

SCE/75Shot creation est.

Baskets he creates per 75 possessions: his own unassisted makes plus the makes he assists. How: (unassisted 2PM + unassisted 3PM + AST) per 100 possessions × 0.75. Unassisted = FGM × (1 − share assisted), Basketball-Reference shooting.

LoadCreation load

How much of the offense runs through him: the average of his usage rate and assist rate. How: (USG% + AST%) ÷ 2.

AST%Playmaking

Share of teammates' baskets he assists while on the floor. How: Basketball-Reference assist percentage.

Unast%Self-created makes

Share of his own made shots that nobody assisted. How: 1 − (assisted FGM ÷ FGM).

TOV%Ball security

Turnovers per 100 plays he uses. Lower is better, so the bar is flipped. How: Basketball-Reference turnover percentage: TOV ÷ (FGA + 0.44 × FTA + TOV). Lower is better.

Box-score D

Defense measured from the box score: steals, DBPM, defensive win shares and rating (no tracking or matchup data). Category score = weighted average of the graded metrics' percentiles in that category, re-ranked 0-99 against every qualified player (or every player in his position group when 'vs position' is on). Style numbers (weight 0) are shown but not graded.

STL%Steals

Share of opponent possessions that end with his steal while he's on the floor. How: Basketball-Reference steal percentage.

DBPMDefensive box +/-

The defensive half of box plus/minus. The box score misses a lot of defense, so treat it as rough. How: Basketball-Reference DBPM (points per 100 possessions vs an average player).

DWS/48Defensive win shares

Defensive win shares per 48 minutes. Leans heavily on team defense. How: Basketball-Reference DWS × 48 ÷ MP.

DRtgDefensive rating

Points allowed per 100 possessions, Dean Oliver's individual estimate. Lower is better. How: Basketball-Reference individual defensive rating. Lower is better.

Rim & glass

Rim protection, shot blocking and rebounding. Category score = weighted average of the graded metrics' percentiles in that category, re-ranked 0-99 against every qualified player (or every player in his position group when 'vs position' is on). Style numbers (weight 0) are shown but not graded.

Rim pts saved/100Rim protection

How many points a defender saves at the rim per 100 opponent possessions, from fewer shots at the rim and fewer makes on the ones that are taken. 0 is league average, +2 is elite, +4 is historic. How: Spreadsheet Sports Rim Protection: lineup-adjusted (ridge regression on every 10-man unit, with a block-rate prior), 2024-25 + 2025-26 pooled. Deterrence × (1.31 − 1.00) + FG% saved × 25.5 rim attempts per 100. Needs 1,000+ minutes over the two seasons.

Rim shots deterred/100Rim deterrence

How many fewer shots opponents take at the rim (inside 4 feet) per 100 possessions when he is on defense, adjusted for all nine other players on the floor. How: Lineup-adjusted ridge regression on rim attempts per 100 possessions, 2024-25 + 2025-26 pooled (Spreadsheet Sports Rim Protection).

Rim FG% ppRim FG% saved

How many percentage points lower opponents shoot at the rim with him on defense, adjusted for teammates and opponents. How: Lineup-adjusted ridge regression on opponent rim FG%, shrunk toward his block rate, 2024-25 + 2025-26 pooled (Spreadsheet Sports Rim Protection).

BLK%Shot blocking

Share of opponent two-point attempts he blocks while on the floor. This is shot blocking, not full rim protection. How: Basketball-Reference block percentage.

DRB%Defensive rebounding

Share of available defensive rebounds he grabs. How: Basketball-Reference defensive rebound percentage.

ORB%Offensive rebounding

Share of available offensive rebounds he grabs. How: Basketball-Reference offensive rebound percentage.

Impact

All-in-one impact: how much better his team is with him. Category score = weighted average of the graded metrics' percentiles in that category, re-ranked 0-99 against every qualified player (or every player in his position group when 'vs position' is on). Style numbers (weight 0) are shown but not graded.

BPMBox plus/minus

Points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player, estimated from the box score. How: Basketball-Reference BPM 2.0.

On/offOn/off net

How many points per 100 possessions better his team was with him on the court than off it. Noisy. How: Team net rating on court − off court (Basketball-Reference play-by-play).

WS/48Win shares per 48

Wins he produced per 48 minutes. How: Basketball-Reference WS/48.

VORPValue over replacement

BPM turned into a season total, so it rewards playing lots of minutes. Shown, not graded. How: Basketball-Reference VORP. Shown, not graded.

Offensive roles

• Primary Creator AST% ≥ 28 and USG% ≥ 20: runs the offense and sets up teammates.
• Go-To Scorer USG% ≥ 28 (and not a Primary Creator): the offense's first scoring option.
• Secondary Handler AST% ≥ 18 and USG% ≥ 18: a second ball handler who can run some offense.
• Connector AST% ≥ 20 with USG% under 18: a low-usage passer who keeps the ball moving.
• Interior Scorer Big (position estimate ≥ 3.6), USG% ≥ 21 and 3PAr < .25: scores inside on volume.
• Rim Runner Rim rate ≥ 45% and 3PAr < .15: finishes lobs, rolls and putbacks.
• Stretch Big Big (position estimate ≥ 4.0) and 3PAr ≥ .30: a big who spaces the floor.
• Spot-Up Shooter 3PAr ≥ .45 and at least 80% of his made threes assisted: catch-and-shoot spacing.
• Slasher Guard or wing (position estimate < 3.6), rim rate ≥ 30% and USG% ≥ 18: attacks the basket off the dribble or cuts.
• Play Finisher Everyone else: plays off the ball and finishes what others create.

Defensive roles

• Rim Protector Rim protection ≥ +1.5 points saved per 100 (about the top 40 in the league); BLK% ≥ 4.5 if he lacks the minutes for a rim number.
• Rebounder Big (position estimate ≥ 3.6) with DRB% ≥ 24: ends possessions on the glass.
• Versatile Defender STL% ≥ 1.5, BLK% ≥ 1.8 and DBPM ≥ 0.5: defends in space and at the rim.
• Ball Hawk STL% ≥ 2.3: forces turnovers at the point of attack and in passing lanes.
• Rebounder Wing or big (position estimate ≥ 2.4) with DRB% ≥ 22.
• Big Helper Big (position estimate ≥ 3.6) who doesn't meet the bars above.
• Perimeter Helper Everyone else: a team defender on the perimeter.