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CODY ZELLER

C · CHO · Age 28 (2020–21) · 5 qualified seasons
Peak 52.5Career Avg 44.2Versatile Big
Peak APEX Score
52.5
2016–17 · Ranked #80
Career Arc · APEX Across 5 Qualified Seasons
364044475155 APEX 2015–162016–172018–192019–202020–21
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 73 GP Ranked #145

Ranked #145 of 269 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.5
15.1
of 32
Off. Impact
6.5
of 14
Shot Quality
15.4
of 28
Def. Impact
8.6
of 16
Creation
3.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (15.4 of 28) — 55% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.0 of 10).
Style Metrics
59.2%
TS%
15.4%
USG%
14.0%
REB%
6.3%
AST%
1.11
AST/TO
0.531
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.41
LEBRON
+1.15
EPM
-0.1
BPM
-0.58
O-LBRN
+1.99
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
48.5
Ranked #145 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
73
CHO
Archetype Rim Runner · 19 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Courtney Lee
APEX 49.2 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Gorgui Dieng
APEX 49.5 · Rim Runner · 96% match
→
Andre Iguodala
APEX 52.7 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 11 APEX-qualified
Al JeffersonCourtney LeeFrank KaminskyJeremy LambJeremy LinKemba WalkerMarvin WilliamsMichael Kidd-GilchristNicolas BatumSpencer HawesTroy Daniels
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 62 GP Ranked #80

Ranked #80 of 279 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 52.5
15.5
of 32
Off. Impact
8.4
of 14
Shot Quality
17.7
of 28
Def. Impact
9.1
of 16
Creation
3.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (17.7 of 28) — 63% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.7 of 10).
vs 2015–16: APEX +4.0. Defensive Impact +2.3 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.9.
Style Metrics
60.4%
TS%
15.5%
USG%
12.9%
REB%
9.1%
AST%
1.60
AST/TO
0.442
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.11
LEBRON
+1.50
EPM
+0.2
BPM
-0.21
O-LBRN
+2.32
D-LBRN
1.0
VORP
APEX Score
52.5
Ranked #80 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
62
CHO
Archetype Versatile Big · 53 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Garrett Temple
APEX 50.7 · Role Player · 96% match
→
Jason Terry
APEX 51.6 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Amir Johnson
APEX 55.4 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 12 APEX-qualified
Christian WoodFrank KaminskyJeremy LambKemba WalkerMarco BelinelliMarvin WilliamsMichael Kidd-GilchristNicolas BatumRamon SessionsRoy HibbertSpencer HawesTreveon Graham
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 49 GP Ranked #239

Ranked #239 of 275 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 38.5
15.4
of 32
Off. Impact
5.8
of 14
Shot Quality
13.3
of 28
Def. Impact
9.1
of 16
Creation
3.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.1 of 16) — 57% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.9 of 10).
vs 2016–17: APEX -14.0. Defensive Impact -4.4 (largest change); Shot Quality -2.6.
Style Metrics
61.1%
TS%
16.3%
USG%
14.5%
REB%
12.1%
AST%
1.62
AST/TO
0.409
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.34
LEBRON
+1.48
EPM
+0.1
BPM
-0.61
O-LBRN
+0.94
D-LBRN
0.7
VORP
APEX Score
38.5
Ranked #239 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
49
CHO
Archetype Rim Runner · 25 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Rodney Hood
APEX 45.3 · Efficient Wing · 97% match
→
Marco Belinelli
APEX 46.7 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Dennis Schröder
APEX 44.3 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
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Teammates · 2018–19 · 14 APEX-qualified
Bismack BiyomboDevonte' GrahamDwayne BaconFrank KaminskyJeremy LambKemba WalkerMalik MonkMarvin WilliamsMichael Kidd-GilchristMiles BridgesNicolas BatumShelvin MackTony ParkerWilly Hernangómez
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 58 GP Ranked #199

Ranked #199 of 246 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 39.9
15.8
of 32
Off. Impact
5.4
of 14
Shot Quality
8.0
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
5.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (8.9 of 16) — 56% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (8.0 of 28).
vs 2018–19: APEX +1.4. Defensive Impact -5.3 (largest change); Physical Contribution +1.4.
Style Metrics
57.6%
TS%
20.8%
USG%
16.7%
REB%
11.3%
AST%
1.15
AST/TO
0.374
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.11
LEBRON
-0.67
EPM
-0.6
BPM
-0.07
O-LBRN
-0.03
D-LBRN
0.5
VORP
APEX Score
39.9
Ranked #199 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
58
CHO
Archetype Versatile Big · 28 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Harrison Barnes
APEX 45.8 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Ish Smith
APEX 44.5 · Pure Playmaker · 95% match
→
Glenn Robinson III
APEX 40.3 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 14 APEX-qualified
Bismack BiyomboCaleb MartinCody MartinDevonte' GrahamDwayne BaconJalen McDanielsMalik MonkMarvin WilliamsMichael Kidd-GilchristMiles BridgesNicolas BatumP.J. WashingtonTerry RozierWilly Hernangómez
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 48 GP Ranked #178

Ranked #178 of 251 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 41.4
15.5
of 32
Off. Impact
6.8
of 14
Shot Quality
14.2
of 28
Def. Impact
9.8
of 16
Creation
5.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.8 of 16) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Offensive Impact (15.5 of 32).
vs 2019–20: APEX +1.5. Defensive Impact +6.2 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.4.
Style Metrics
59.9%
TS%
18.3%
USG%
17.7%
REB%
13.2%
AST%
1.64
AST/TO
0.367
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.53
LEBRON
+0.42
EPM
-0.5
BPM
-0.02
O-LBRN
+0.54
D-LBRN
0.4
VORP
APEX Score
41.4
Ranked #178 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
48
CHO
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Tyler Herro
APEX 43.0 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Terance Mann
APEX 51.3 · Efficient Wing · 93% match
→
Will Barton
APEX 44.5 · Secondary Creator · 93% match
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Teammates · 2020–21 · 13 APEX-qualified
Bismack BiyomboBrad WanamakerCaleb MartinCody MartinDevonte' GrahamGordon HaywardJalen McDanielsLaMelo BallMalik MonkMiles BridgesNick RichardsP.J. WashingtonTerry Rozier
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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.