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 1.64 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Assists and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Blocks and Turnovers.
| Category | Nikola Jokić | Victor Wembanyama | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 27.9 | 25.7 | Nikola Jokić by 0.41 |
| Rebounds | 13.1 | 11.4 | Nikola Jokić by 0.68 |
| Assists | 10.1 | 3.4 | Nikola Jokić by 3.42 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 1.0 | Nikola Jokić by 1.58 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 3.4 | Victor Wembanyama by 4.89 |
| Threes made | 1.7 | 1.9 | Victor Wembanyama by 0.23 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.574 | 0.519 | Nikola Jokić by 1.59 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.821 | 0.821 | Even |
| Turnovers | 3.4 | 2.8 | Victor Wembanyama by 0.90 |
| Total 9-cat value | +10.35 | +8.71 | Nikola Jokić |
| Overall rank | 1 | 3 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Nikola Jokić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.64 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Assists and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Blocks and Turnovers.
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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