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ERIC GORDON

SG · PHO · Age 35 (2023–24) · 8 qualified seasons
Peak 54.7Career Avg 42.4Secondary Creator
Peak APEX Score
54.7
2017–18 · Ranked #60
Career Arc · APEX Across 8 Qualified Seasons
222937445259 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202021–222022–232023–24
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: NOP, 45 GP Ranked #240

Ranked #240 of 269 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 39.1
17.2
of 32
Off. Impact
8.3
of 14
Shot Quality
14.4
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
2.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.3 of 14) — 59% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.8 of 10).
Style Metrics
56.5%
TS%
20.3%
USG%
3.7%
REB%
12.7%
AST%
1.69
AST/TO
0.226
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.99
LEBRON
+0.62
EPM
-0.1
BPM
-0.46
O-LBRN
-0.53
D-LBRN
0.7
VORP
APEX Score
39.1
Ranked #240 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Chaser
Games
45
NOP
Archetype Efficient Wing · 61 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Matthew Dellavedova
APEX 51.2 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Derrick Williams
APEX 49.0 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Deron Williams
APEX 50.4 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 11 APEX-qualified
Alonzo GeeAnthony DavisDante CunninghamIsh SmithJrue HolidayLuke BabbittNorris ColeRyan AndersonTim FrazierToney DouglasTyreke Evans
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: HOU, 75 GP Ranked #154

Ranked #154 of 279 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 47.4
19.1
of 32
Off. Impact
6.6
of 14
Shot Quality
9.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.7
of 16
Creation
3.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (19.1 of 32) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.5 of 28).
vs 2015–16: APEX +8.3. Defensive Impact -4.9 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.9.
Style Metrics
55.7%
TS%
22.1%
USG%
4.7%
REB%
12.3%
AST%
1.56
AST/TO
0.172
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.40
LEBRON
-0.07
EPM
-0.1
BPM
+1.50
O-LBRN
-1.90
D-LBRN
1.1
VORP
APEX Score
47.4
Ranked #154 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Chaser
Games
75
HOU
Archetype Efficient Wing · 47 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Reggie Jackson
APEX 38.2 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Zach LaVine
APEX 39.0 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Aaron Gordon
APEX 48.6 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 11 APEX-qualified
Clint CapelaCorey BrewerIsaiah TaylorJames HardenLou WilliamsMontrezl HarrellNenêPatrick BeverleyRyan AndersonSam DekkerTrevor Ariza
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: HOU, 69 GP Ranked #60

Ranked #60 of 273 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.7
21.9
of 32
Off. Impact
10.2
of 14
Shot Quality
12.5
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
2.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (10.2 of 14) — 73% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.5 of 10).
vs 2016–17: APEX +7.3. Shot Quality +3.6 (largest change); Defensive Impact +3.0.
Style Metrics
57.8%
TS%
24.7%
USG%
4.4%
REB%
11.7%
AST%
1.16
AST/TO
0.248
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.60
LEBRON
+3.03
EPM
+0.4
BPM
+2.17
O-LBRN
-1.57
D-LBRN
1.3
VORP
APEX Score
54.7
Ranked #60 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
69
HOU
Archetype Secondary Creator · 45 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Montrezl Harrell
APEX 54.5 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Evan Fournier
APEX 46.1 · Secondary Creator · 92% match
→
D.J. Augustin
APEX 51.7 · Shot Creator · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 12 APEX-qualified
Chris PaulClint CapelaGerald GreenIsaiah CanaanJames HardenJoe JohnsonLuc Mbah a MouteNenêP.J. TuckerRyan AndersonTarik BlackTrevor Ariza
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: HOU, 68 GP Ranked #139

Ranked #139 of 275 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 47.4
19.6
of 32
Off. Impact
5.5
of 14
Shot Quality
11.8
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
2.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (19.6 of 32) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.9 of 10).
vs 2017–18: APEX -7.3. Shot Quality -4.7 (largest change); Offensive Impact -2.3.
Style Metrics
54.9%
TS%
22.0%
USG%
3.8%
REB%
9.4%
AST%
1.46
AST/TO
0.162
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.45
LEBRON
+0.94
EPM
-1.3
BPM
+1.52
O-LBRN
-1.07
D-LBRN
0.4
VORP
APEX Score
47.4
Ranked #139 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Chaser
Games
68
HOU
Archetype Efficient Wing · 47 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Julius Randle
APEX 46.9 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Taj Gibson
APEX 43.3 · Rim Runner · 93% match
→
John Wall
APEX 29.8 · Primary Creator · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 14 APEX-qualified
Austin RiversBrandon KnightCarmelo AnthonyChris PaulClint CapelaGerald GreenIman ShumpertIsaiah HartensteinJames HardenKenneth FariedMarquese ChrissMichael Carter-WilliamsNenêP.J. Tucker
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: HOU, 36 GP Ranked #244

Ranked #244 of 246 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 26.5
15.0
of 32
Off. Impact
4.9
of 14
Shot Quality
12.2
of 28
Def. Impact
6.8
of 16
Creation
2.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (15.0 of 32) — 47% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.4 of 10).
vs 2018–19: APEX -20.9. Offensive Impact -4.6 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking -0.8.
Style Metrics
51.0%
TS%
22.5%
USG%
3.7%
REB%
7.9%
AST%
1.25
AST/TO
0.231
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.42
LEBRON
-0.48
EPM
-3.9
BPM
+0.69
O-LBRN
-2.11
D-LBRN
-0.5
VORP
APEX Score
26.5
Ranked #244 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
36
HOU
Archetype Secondary Creator · 59 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Josh Hart
APEX 41.1 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Dillon Brooks
APEX 40.0 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Bryn Forbes
APEX 41.7 · Efficient Wing · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 14 APEX-qualified
Austin RiversBen McLemoreClint CapelaDeMarre CarrollIsaiah HartensteinJames HardenJeff GreenLuc Mbah a MouteP.J. TuckerRobert CovingtonRussell WestbrookRyan AndersonThabo SefoloshaTyson Chandler
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: HOU, 57 GP Ranked #240

Ranked #240 of 270 qualified. Role Player. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 36.8
14.9
of 32
Off. Impact
7.9
of 14
Shot Quality
7.3
of 28
Def. Impact
8.5
of 16
Creation
2.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (7.9 of 14) — 56% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.0 of 10).
vs 2019–20: APEX +10.3. Defensive Impact -4.9 (largest change); Shot Quality +3.0.
Style Metrics
61.4%
TS%
18.6%
USG%
3.7%
REB%
14.1%
AST%
1.42
AST/TO
0.239
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-2.80
LEBRON
-0.56
EPM
-2.3
BPM
-0.80
O-LBRN
-1.99
D-LBRN
-0.1
VORP
APEX Score
36.8
Ranked #240 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Role Player
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
57
HOU
Archetype Role Player · 46 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Patty Mills
APEX 43.5 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Norman Powell
APEX 32.2 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Ben McLemore
APEX 39.4 · Secondary Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 11 APEX-qualified
Alperen ŞengünChristian WoodD.J. AugustinDaniel TheisDavid NwabaDennis SchröderGarrison MathewsJae'Sean TateJalen GreenJosh ChristopherKJ Martin
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 69 GP Ranked #201

Ranked #201 of 261 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 41.6
14.1
of 32
Off. Impact
10.1
of 14
Shot Quality
8.1
of 28
Def. Impact
6.7
of 16
Creation
2.6
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (10.1 of 14) — 72% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (2.6 of 10).
vs 2021–22: APEX +4.8. Shot Quality +2.2 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking -1.8.
Style Metrics
58.7%
TS%
17.8%
USG%
3.8%
REB%
13.4%
AST%
1.80
AST/TO
0.265
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.67
LEBRON
-1.42
EPM
-1.9
BPM
-0.91
O-LBRN
-0.76
D-LBRN
0.1
VORP
APEX Score
41.6
Ranked #201 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
69
2 Teams
Archetype Secondary Creator · 38 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Collin Sexton
APEX 34.4 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Corey Kispert
APEX 46.0 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Norman Powell
APEX 43.7 · Shot Creator · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 24 APEX-qualified
Alperen ŞengünAmir CoffeyBones HylandFrank KaminskyGarrison MathewsIvica ZubacJae'Sean TateJalen GreenJohn WallJosh ChristopherKJ MartinKawhi LeonardLuke KennardMarcus MorrisMason PlumleeMoussa DiabatéNicolas BatumNorman PowellPaul GeorgeReggie JacksonRobert CovingtonRussell WestbrookTari EasonTerance Mann
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: PHO, 68 GP Ranked #159

Ranked #159 of 264 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 45.8
14.2
of 32
Off. Impact
8.7
of 14
Shot Quality
12.8
of 28
Def. Impact
7.0
of 16
Creation
3.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.7 of 14) — 62% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.0 of 10).
vs 2022–23: APEX +4.2. Defensive Impact +4.7 (largest change); Shot Quality -1.4.
Style Metrics
58.0%
TS%
16.5%
USG%
3.6%
REB%
10.0%
AST%
1.82
AST/TO
0.104
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.64
LEBRON
-0.90
EPM
-1.7
BPM
-0.28
O-LBRN
-1.36
D-LBRN
0.1
VORP
APEX Score
45.8
Ranked #159 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
68
PHO
Archetype Secondary Creator · 46 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Norman Powell
APEX 46.0 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
APEX 48.3 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Andrew Nembhard
APEX 44.1 · Pure Playmaker · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 17 APEX-qualified
Bol BolBradley BealChimezie MetuDavid RoddyDevin BookerDrew EubanksGrayson AllenIsaiah ThomasJordan GoodwinJosh OkogieJusuf NurkićKeita Bates-DiopKevin DurantNassir LittleRoyce O'NealeThaddeus YoungThéo Maledon
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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.