Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
| Category | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Victor Wembanyama | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 30.9 | 25.7 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 0.99 |
| Rebounds | 4.6 | 11.4 | Victor Wembanyama by 2.77 |
| Assists | 6.3 | 3.4 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 1.51 |
| Steals | 1.6 | 1.0 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 1.80 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 3.4 | Victor Wembanyama by 4.70 |
| Threes made | 1.7 | 1.9 | Victor Wembanyama by 0.18 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.538 | 0.519 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 0.71 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.885 | 0.821 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 1.93 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 2.8 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by 0.73 |
| Total 9-cat value | +8.74 | +8.71 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Overall rank | 2 | 3 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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This one is close. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
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.
Projections already carry an expected minutes load, but they cannot price a player who is ruled out. Current status is shown beside each name, so check it before acting.