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GORDON HAYWARD

SF · 2 Teams · Age 33 (2023–24) · 8 qualified seasons
Peak 63.7Career Avg 48.6Shot Creator
Peak APEX Score
63.7
2016–17 · Ranked #15
Career Arc · APEX Across 8 Qualified Seasons
334047546168 APEX 2015–162016–172018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232023–24
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 80 GP Ranked #41

Ranked #41 of 269 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 56.7
21.6
of 32
Off. Impact
8.2
of 14
Shot Quality
14.1
of 28
Def. Impact
7.4
of 16
Creation
5.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (21.6 of 32) — 68% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (7.4 of 16).
Style Metrics
55.9%
TS%
25.7%
USG%
8.0%
REB%
18.2%
AST%
1.48
AST/TO
0.397
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.07
LEBRON
+2.15
EPM
+2.6
BPM
+2.16
O-LBRN
-0.08
D-LBRN
3.3
VORP
APEX Score
56.7
Ranked #41 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
80
UTA
Archetype Shot Creator · 33 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Anthony Davis
APEX 54.9 · Versatile Big · 97% match
→
LaMarcus Aldridge
APEX 58.1 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Jonas Valančiūnas
APEX 49.3 · Rim Runner · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 10 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksDerrick FavorsJoe InglesRaul NetoRodney HoodRudy GobertShelvin MackTrevor BookerTrey BurkeTrey Lyles
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 73 GP Ranked #15

Ranked #15 of 279 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 63.7
24.1
of 32
Off. Impact
9.9
of 14
Shot Quality
14.6
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
6.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (24.1 of 32) — 75% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (14.6 of 28).
vs 2015–16: APEX +7.0. Offensive Impact +2.5 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.7.
Style Metrics
59.5%
TS%
27.6%
USG%
9.0%
REB%
18.2%
AST%
1.84
AST/TO
0.371
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.56
LEBRON
+4.02
EPM
+5.0
BPM
+2.70
O-LBRN
-0.14
D-LBRN
4.5
VORP
APEX Score
63.7
Ranked #15 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
73
UTA
Archetype Shot Creator · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Paul George
APEX 59.8 · Shot Creator · 92% match
→
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 59.2 · Versatile Big · 92% match
→
LeBron James
APEX 68.7 · Primary Creator · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 12 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksBoris DiawDanté ExumDerrick FavorsGeorge HillJoe InglesJoe JohnsonRaul NetoRodney HoodRudy GobertShelvin MackTrey Lyles
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 72 GP Ranked #25

Ranked #25 of 275 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Low Activity.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 60.3
16.8
of 32
Off. Impact
7.5
of 14
Shot Quality
21.7
of 28
Def. Impact
10.9
of 16
Creation
3.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (21.7 of 28) — 78% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.4 of 10).
vs 2016–17: APEX -3.4. Offensive Impact -7.3 (largest change); Defensive Impact +7.1.
Style Metrics
57.5%
TS%
19.0%
USG%
9.2%
REB%
18.4%
AST%
2.27
AST/TO
0.294
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.95
LEBRON
+0.56
EPM
+0.8
BPM
+0.52
O-LBRN
+0.43
D-LBRN
1.3
VORP
APEX Score
60.3
Ranked #25 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Low Activity
Games
72
BOS
Archetype Shot Creator · 38 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Andre Iguodala
APEX 58.9 · Role Player · 92% match
→
Josh Richardson
APEX 56.3 · Secondary Creator · 91% match
→
Patrick Beverley
APEX 58.6 · Role Player · 90% match
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Teammates · 2018–19 · 15 APEX-qualified
Al HorfordAron BaynesBrad WanamakerDaniel TheisGreg MonroeGuerschon YabuseleJaylen BrownJayson TatumKyrie IrvingMarcus MorrisMarcus SmartPJ DozierRobert WilliamsSemi OjeleyeTerry Rozier
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 52 GP Ranked #81

Ranked #81 of 246 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 50.8
19.4
of 32
Off. Impact
10.4
of 14
Shot Quality
14.8
of 28
Def. Impact
9.5
of 16
Creation
6.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (10.4 of 14) — 74% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (14.8 of 28).
vs 2018–19: APEX -9.5. Defensive Impact -6.9 (largest change); Shot Quality +2.9.
Style Metrics
59.5%
TS%
21.1%
USG%
10.7%
REB%
18.7%
AST%
2.28
AST/TO
0.207
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.25
LEBRON
+1.98
EPM
+2.7
BPM
+0.71
O-LBRN
+0.54
D-LBRN
2.0
VORP
APEX Score
50.8
Ranked #81 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
52
BOS
Archetype Secondary Creator · 59 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Terence Davis
APEX 52.8 · Role Player · 93% match
→
John Collins
APEX 41.0 · Versatile Big · 92% match
→
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
APEX 57.7 · Secondary Creator · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 11 APEX-qualified
Brad WanamakerDaniel TheisEnes FreedomGrant WilliamsJavonte GreenJaylen BrownJayson TatumKemba WalkerMarcus SmartRobert WilliamsSemi Ojeleye
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 44 GP Ranked #217

Ranked #217 of 251 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 37.2
17.4
of 32
Off. Impact
7.4
of 14
Shot Quality
11.8
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
5.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (5.5 of 10) — 55% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (11.8 of 28).
vs 2019–20: APEX -13.6. Shot Quality -3.0 (largest change); Defensive Impact -3.0.
Style Metrics
58.4%
TS%
23.9%
USG%
9.3%
REB%
19.5%
AST%
1.95
AST/TO
0.281
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.06
LEBRON
+1.10
EPM
+1.6
BPM
+0.19
O-LBRN
-0.24
D-LBRN
1.4
VORP
APEX Score
37.2
Ranked #217 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
44
CHO
Archetype Shot Creator · 32 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Bobby Portis
APEX 48.4 · Versatile Big · 97% match
→
Christian Wood
APEX 34.7 · Versatile Big · 97% match
→
Khris Middleton
APEX 53.7 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 13 APEX-qualified
Bismack BiyomboBrad WanamakerCaleb MartinCody MartinCody ZellerDevonte' GrahamJalen McDanielsLaMelo BallMalik MonkMiles BridgesNick RichardsP.J. WashingtonTerry Rozier
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 49 GP Ranked #191

Ranked #191 of 270 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 42.5
16.5
of 32
Off. Impact
8.8
of 14
Shot Quality
12.7
of 28
Def. Impact
9.0
of 16
Creation
5.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.8 of 14) — 63% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (12.7 of 28).
vs 2020–21: APEX +5.3. Shot Quality +1.4 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +1.4.
Style Metrics
57.0%
TS%
20.7%
USG%
7.6%
REB%
16.1%
AST%
2.12
AST/TO
0.241
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.11
LEBRON
+0.47
EPM
-0.7
BPM
+0.35
O-LBRN
-0.24
D-LBRN
0.5
VORP
APEX Score
42.5
Ranked #191 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
49
CHO
Archetype Secondary Creator · 60 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Pat Connaughton
APEX 49.7 · Role Player · 97% match
→
Franz Wagner
APEX 51.2 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
John Collins
APEX 48.2 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
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Teammates · 2021–22 · 11 APEX-qualified
Cody MartinIsaiah ThomasIsh SmithJalen McDanielsLaMelo BallMason PlumleeMiles BridgesMontrezl HarrellNick RichardsP.J. WashingtonTerry Rozier
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: CHO, 50 GP Ranked #219

Ranked #219 of 261 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 40.3
12.9
of 32
Off. Impact
8.9
of 14
Shot Quality
14.0
of 28
Def. Impact
7.8
of 16
Creation
5.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.9 of 14) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Offensive Impact (12.9 of 32).
vs 2021–22: APEX -2.2. Offensive Impact -3.6 (largest change); Defensive Impact +1.3.
Style Metrics
56.3%
TS%
20.0%
USG%
7.3%
REB%
19.3%
AST%
2.05
AST/TO
0.274
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.30
LEBRON
-0.21
EPM
-1.4
BPM
-1.26
O-LBRN
-0.03
D-LBRN
0.2
VORP
APEX Score
40.3
Ranked #219 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
50
CHO
Archetype Secondary Creator · 38 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
T.J. McConnell
APEX 50.1 · Pure Playmaker · 97% match
→
Aaron Wiggins
APEX 46.8 · Efficient Wing · 97% match
→
Shake Milton
APEX 50.4 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
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Teammates · 2022–23 · 10 APEX-qualified
Cody MartinJalen McDanielsLaMelo BallMark WilliamsMason PlumleeNick RichardsP.J. WashingtonSvi MykhailiukTerry RozierThéo Maledon
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 51 GP Ranked #235

Ranked #235 of 264 qualified. Role Player. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 37.3
12.1
of 32
Off. Impact
7.4
of 14
Shot Quality
11.0
of 28
Def. Impact
10.6
of 16
Creation
3.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (10.6 of 16) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.7 of 10).
vs 2022–23: APEX -3.0. Defensive Impact -3.0 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +2.8.
Style Metrics
54.8%
TS%
18.4%
USG%
8.1%
REB%
18.3%
AST%
2.38
AST/TO
0.298
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.49
LEBRON
-2.51
EPM
-2.1
BPM
-0.97
O-LBRN
-0.53
D-LBRN
0.0
VORP
APEX Score
37.3
Ranked #235 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Role Player
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
51
2 Teams
Archetype Role Player · 38 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Cameron Payne
APEX 48.5 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Bruce Brown
APEX 45.0 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Josh Richardson
APEX 33.3 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
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Teammates · 2023–24 · 28 APEX-qualified
Aaron WigginsAleksej PokusevskiBismack BiyomboBrandon MillerCason WallaceChet HolmgrenCody MartinDāvis BertānsFrank NtilikinaGrant WilliamsIsaiah JoeIsh SmithJalen WilliamsJosh GiddeyKenrich WilliamsLaMelo BallLuguentz DortMark WilliamsMike MuscalaMiles BridgesNick RichardsP.J. WashingtonSeth CurryShai Gilgeous-AlexanderTerry RozierThéo MaledonTre MannVasilije Micić
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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.