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SG · GSW · Age 32 (2024–25) · 9 qualified seasons
Peak 54.4Career Avg 49.8Efficient Wing
Peak APEX Score
54.4
2018–19 · Ranked #72
Career Arc · APEX Across 9 Qualified Seasons
394346505357 APEX 2016–172017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232023–242024–25
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 82 GP Ranked #233

Ranked #233 of 279 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 41.7
13.6
of 32
Off. Impact
7.7
of 14
Shot Quality
9.5
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
3.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (7.7 of 14) — 55% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.3 of 10).
Style Metrics
54.1%
TS%
21.3%
USG%
7.8%
REB%
10.3%
AST%
1.25
AST/TO
0.099
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-2.92
LEBRON
-2.31
EPM
-2.0
BPM
-1.52
O-LBRN
-1.39
D-LBRN
0.0
VORP
APEX Score
41.7
Ranked #233 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
82
2 Teams
Archetype Secondary Creator · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Nik Stauskas
APEX 41.7 · Role Player · 97% match
→
Ian Clark
APEX 44.6 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Austin Rivers
APEX 41.6 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 27 APEX-qualified
Anthony DavisAnthony TolliverArchie GoodwinArron AfflaloBen McLemoreDante CunninghamDarren CollisonDeMarcus CousinsE'Twaun MooreGarrett TempleHollis ThompsonJarrett JackJrue HolidayKosta KoufosLance StephensonLangston GallowayMatt BarnesOmri CasspiQuinn CookRudy GaySkal LabissièreSolomon HillTim FrazierTy LawsonTyreke EvansWayne SeldenWillie Cauley-Stein
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: SAC, 80 GP Ranked #137

Ranked #137 of 273 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.6
16.1
of 32
Off. Impact
7.8
of 14
Shot Quality
13.0
of 28
Def. Impact
7.2
of 16
Creation
4.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (7.8 of 14) — 56% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.4 of 10).
vs 2016–17: APEX +6.9. Defensive Impact +3.5 (largest change); Offensive Impact +2.5.
Style Metrics
55.7%
TS%
24.3%
USG%
8.6%
REB%
12.8%
AST%
1.19
AST/TO
0.087
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.26
LEBRON
-0.81
EPM
+1.0
BPM
-0.69
O-LBRN
-0.57
D-LBRN
1.5
VORP
APEX Score
48.6
Ranked #137 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
80
SAC
Archetype Secondary Creator · 45 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
George Hill
APEX 47.9 · Shot Creator · 98% match
→
Wayne Ellington
APEX 50.2 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Doug McDermott
APEX 45.1 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 11 APEX-qualified
Bogdan BogdanovićDe'Aaron FoxGarrett TempleGeorge HillJaKarr SampsonJustin JacksonKosta KoufosSkal LabissièreVince CarterWillie Cauley-SteinZach Randolph
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: SAC, 82 GP Ranked #72

Ranked #72 of 275 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Chaser. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.4
21.5
of 32
Off. Impact
8.2
of 14
Shot Quality
10.6
of 28
Def. Impact
8.0
of 16
Creation
6.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (21.5 of 32) — 67% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (10.6 of 28).
vs 2017–18: APEX +5.8. Offensive Impact +5.4 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.4.
Style Metrics
58.7%
TS%
25.1%
USG%
8.1%
REB%
11.9%
AST%
1.39
AST/TO
0.142
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.13
LEBRON
+1.35
EPM
+2.1
BPM
+1.32
O-LBRN
-1.45
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
54.4
Ranked #72 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Chaser
Games
82
SAC
Archetype Efficient Wing · 47 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Nikola Mirotić
APEX 40.4 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
LaMarcus Aldridge
APEX 55.1 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Clint Capela
APEX 56.6 · Rim Runner · 93% match
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Teammates · 2018–19 · 13 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksBen McLemoreBogdan BogdanovićCorey BrewerDe'Aaron FoxHarrison BarnesIman ShumpertJustin JacksonKosta KoufosNemanja BjelicaSkal LabissièreWillie Cauley-SteinYogi Ferrell
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: SAC, 72 GP Ranked #71

Ranked #71 of 246 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 51.2
19.1
of 32
Off. Impact
7.9
of 14
Shot Quality
12.2
of 28
Def. Impact
7.3
of 16
Creation
4.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (19.1 of 32) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (12.2 of 28).
vs 2018–19: APEX -3.2. Offensive Impact -2.4 (largest change); Defensive Impact +1.6.
Style Metrics
56.6%
TS%
27.2%
USG%
8.3%
REB%
15.5%
AST%
1.30
AST/TO
0.117
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.28
LEBRON
+0.11
EPM
+1.1
BPM
+0.85
O-LBRN
-1.13
D-LBRN
1.7
VORP
APEX Score
51.2
Ranked #71 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
72
SAC
Archetype Secondary Creator · 59 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Christian Wood
APEX 51.2 · Rim Runner · 97% match
→
T.J. Warren
APEX 51.4 · Efficient Wing · 97% match
→
Mike Conley
APEX 37.6 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 16 APEX-qualified
Alex LenAnthony TolliverBogdan BogdanovićCorey BrewerCory JosephDaQuan JeffriesDe'Aaron FoxDewayne DedmonHarrison BarnesJabari ParkerKent BazemoreNemanja BjelicaRichaun HolmesTrevor ArizaWenyen GabrielYogi Ferrell
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: SAC, 71 GP Ranked #51

Ranked #51 of 251 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 52.0
18.4
of 32
Off. Impact
9.7
of 14
Shot Quality
10.1
of 28
Def. Impact
9.1
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (9.7 of 14) — 69% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (10.1 of 28).
vs 2019–20: APEX +0.8. Defensive Impact -2.1 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +1.8.
Style Metrics
56.7%
TS%
20.7%
USG%
7.6%
REB%
14.7%
AST%
2.00
AST/TO
0.105
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.15
LEBRON
-0.22
EPM
-0.6
BPM
+0.84
O-LBRN
-0.70
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
52.0
Ranked #51 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
71
SAC
Archetype Secondary Creator · 50 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Jalen Brunson
APEX 54.1 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Montrezl Harrell
APEX 48.9 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Tyrese Haliburton
APEX 44.4 · Pure Playmaker · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 14 APEX-qualified
Chimezie MetuCory JosephDaQuan JeffriesDamian JonesDe'Aaron FoxDelon WrightHarrison BarnesHassan WhitesideJabari ParkerMaurice HarklessNemanja BjelicaRichaun HolmesTerence DavisTyrese Haliburton
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 81 GP Ranked #143

Ranked #143 of 270 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 47.1
17.8
of 32
Off. Impact
6.9
of 14
Shot Quality
9.2
of 28
Def. Impact
7.3
of 16
Creation
5.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (5.8 of 10) — 58% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.2 of 28).
vs 2020–21: APEX -4.9. Shot Quality -2.8 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking -1.8.
Style Metrics
54.8%
TS%
22.4%
USG%
7.8%
REB%
13.8%
AST%
1.47
AST/TO
0.116
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.43
LEBRON
-1.04
EPM
-1.2
BPM
+1.10
O-LBRN
-1.54
D-LBRN
0.5
VORP
APEX Score
47.1
Ranked #143 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
81
2 Teams
Archetype Secondary Creator · 60 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Marcus Morris
APEX 39.4 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Marvin Bagley III
APEX 33.8 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Kelly Oubre Jr.
APEX 50.5 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 31 APEX-qualified
Alex LenBrad WanamakerCaris LeVertChimezie MetuChris DuarteDamian JonesDavion MitchellDe'Aaron FoxDomantas SabonisDonte DiVincenzoEmmanuel MudiayGoga BitadzeHarrison BarnesIsaiah JacksonJalen SmithJeremy LambJosh JacksonJustin AndersonJustin HolidayLance StephensonMalcolm BrogdonMaurice HarklessMyles TurnerOshae BrissettRichaun HolmesT.J. McConnellTerence DavisTorrey CraigTrey LylesTristan ThompsonTyrese Haliburton
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: IND, 80 GP Ranked #72

Ranked #72 of 261 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.0
18.9
of 32
Off. Impact
8.9
of 14
Shot Quality
10.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
5.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.9 of 14) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (10.5 of 28).
vs 2021–22: APEX +5.9. Shot Quality +2.0 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +1.6.
Style Metrics
61.4%
TS%
20.8%
USG%
8.9%
REB%
13.3%
AST%
1.65
AST/TO
0.124
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.69
LEBRON
+1.50
EPM
+1.9
BPM
+0.53
O-LBRN
-1.22
D-LBRN
2.4
VORP
APEX Score
53.0
Ranked #72 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Helper
Games
80
IND
Archetype Efficient Wing · 75 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Christian Wood
APEX 47.9 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Mason Plumlee
APEX 51.5 · Rim Runner · 94% match
→
Brandon Ingram
APEX 39.9 · Pure Playmaker · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 15 APEX-qualified
Aaron NesmithAndrew NembhardBennedict MathurinChris DuarteDaniel TheisGeorge HillGoga BitadzeIsaiah JacksonJalen SmithJames JohnsonJordan NworaMyles TurnerOshae BrissettT.J. McConnellTyrese Haliburton
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 84 GP Ranked #85

Ranked #85 of 264 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 51.5
17.1
of 32
Off. Impact
8.4
of 14
Shot Quality
13.4
of 28
Def. Impact
8.0
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.4 of 14) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.7 of 10).
vs 2022–23: APEX -1.5. Defensive Impact +2.9 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.8.
Style Metrics
57.8%
TS%
19.2%
USG%
7.0%
REB%
14.5%
AST%
2.33
AST/TO
0.069
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.35
LEBRON
-0.38
EPM
+0.4
BPM
+0.29
O-LBRN
-0.64
D-LBRN
1.3
VORP
APEX Score
51.5
Ranked #85 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
84
2 Teams
Archetype Secondary Creator · 46 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Devin Vassell
APEX 50.7 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Cameron Johnson
APEX 49.1 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Trayce Jackson-Davis
APEX 52.8 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 34 APEX-qualified
Aaron NesmithAndrew NembhardBen SheppardBennedict MathurinBruce BrownCameron PayneDaniel TheisDanny GreenDarius BazleyDe'Anthony MeltonDoug McDermottFurkan KorkmazIsaiah JacksonJalen SmithJames JohnsonJarace WalkerJoel EmbiidJordan NworaKJ MartinKyle LowryMarcus MorrisMo BambaMyles TurnerNicolas BatumObi ToppinP.J. TuckerPascal SiakamPatrick BeverleyPaul ReedRobert CovingtonT.J. McConnellTobias HarrisTyrese HaliburtonTyrese Maxey
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: GSW, 82 GP Ranked #120

Ranked #120 of 268 qualified. Role Player. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.6
15.1
of 32
Off. Impact
5.7
of 14
Shot Quality
15.7
of 28
Def. Impact
7.1
of 16
Creation
5.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (15.7 of 28) — 56% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.7 of 14).
vs 2023–24: APEX -2.9. Shot Quality -2.7 (largest change); Defensive Impact +2.3.
Style Metrics
56.0%
TS%
20.5%
USG%
7.6%
REB%
10.7%
AST%
1.45
AST/TO
0.081
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.19
LEBRON
-1.00
EPM
-1.0
BPM
-0.11
O-LBRN
-0.08
D-LBRN
0.5
VORP
APEX Score
48.6
Ranked #120 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Role Player
Def Role · Chaser
Games
82
GSW
Archetype Role Player · 54 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Andrew Wiggins
APEX 45.3 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Toumani Camara
APEX 47.1 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Dillon Brooks
APEX 44.8 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 13 APEX-qualified
Andrew WigginsBrandin PodziemskiDe'Anthony MeltonDennis SchröderDraymond GreenJimmy ButlerJonathan KumingaKevin KnoxKevon LooneyKyle AndersonMoses MoodyStephen CurryTrayce Jackson-Davis
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.