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PAUL MILLSAP

PF · DEN · Age 36 (2020–21) · 6 qualified seasons
Peak 63.9Career Avg 50.8Versatile Big
Peak APEX Score
63.9
2015–16 · Ranked #12
Career Arc · APEX Across 6 Qualified Seasons
303846536169 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–21
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: ATL, 81 GP Ranked #12

Ranked #12 of 269 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 63.9
20.0
of 32
Off. Impact
7.8
of 14
Shot Quality
21.3
of 28
Def. Impact
9.8
of 16
Creation
4.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (21.3 of 28) — 76% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.9 of 10).
Style Metrics
55.6%
TS%
24.3%
USG%
15.1%
REB%
16.4%
AST%
1.38
AST/TO
0.383
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.35
LEBRON
+3.60
EPM
+4.2
BPM
+1.66
O-LBRN
+1.70
D-LBRN
4.1
VORP
APEX Score
63.9
Ranked #12 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
81
ATL
Archetype Versatile Big · 40 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Mario Chalmers
APEX 56.6 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Jae Crowder
APEX 59.7 · Efficient Wing · 93% match
→
Kemba Walker
APEX 63.8 · Shot Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 10 APEX-qualified
Al HorfordDennis SchröderJeff TeagueJustin HolidayKent BazemoreKyle KorverMike MuscalaMike ScottShelvin MackThabo Sefolosha
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: ATL, 69 GP Ranked #30

Ranked #30 of 279 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 59.6
18.1
of 32
Off. Impact
6.0
of 14
Shot Quality
19.2
of 28
Def. Impact
8.1
of 16
Creation
8.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (8.3 of 10) — 83% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (6.0 of 14).
vs 2015–16: APEX -4.3. Physical Contribution +3.4 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.1.
Style Metrics
54.2%
TS%
24.4%
USG%
12.5%
REB%
17.9%
AST%
1.61
AST/TO
0.417
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.55
LEBRON
+2.39
EPM
+2.1
BPM
+0.79
O-LBRN
+1.76
D-LBRN
2.4
VORP
APEX Score
59.6
Ranked #30 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
69
ATL
Archetype Shot Creator · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Hassan Whiteside
APEX 56.9 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Nicolas Batum
APEX 60.1 · Pure Playmaker · 92% match
→
Al-Farouq Aminu
APEX 49.2 · Role Player · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 12 APEX-qualified
DeAndre' BembryDennis SchröderDwight HowardErsan İlyasovaJosé CalderónKent BazemoreKyle KorverMalcolm DelaneyMike MuscalaMike ScottTaurean PrinceThabo Sefolosha
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: DEN, 38 GP Ranked #265

Ranked #265 of 273 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 34.8
16.7
of 32
Off. Impact
4.7
of 14
Shot Quality
17.8
of 28
Def. Impact
9.6
of 16
Creation
3.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (17.8 of 28) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.3 of 10).
vs 2016–17: APEX -24.8. Physical Contribution -5.0 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +1.5.
Style Metrics
54.9%
TS%
22.0%
USG%
12.1%
REB%
13.9%
AST%
1.47
AST/TO
0.370
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.58
LEBRON
+1.82
EPM
+0.4
BPM
-0.11
O-LBRN
+0.69
D-LBRN
0.7
VORP
APEX Score
34.8
Ranked #265 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
38
DEN
Archetype Versatile Big · 38 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
APEX 47.8 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Tyus Jones
APEX 53.1 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
John Wall
APEX 38.5 · Primary Creator · 93% match
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Teammates · 2017–18 · 16 APEX-qualified
Darrell ArthurDevin HarrisEmmanuel MudiayGary HarrisJamal MurrayJuancho HernangómezKenneth FariedMalik BeasleyMason PlumleeMonte MorrisNikola JokićRichard JeffersonTorrey CraigTrey LylesWill BartonWilson Chandler
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: DEN, 70 GP Ranked #43

Ranked #43 of 275 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 57.4
18.2
of 32
Off. Impact
7.0
of 14
Shot Quality
18.0
of 28
Def. Impact
8.3
of 16
Creation
5.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (18.0 of 28) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (7.0 of 14).
vs 2017–18: APEX +22.6. Physical Contribution +2.5 (largest change); Shot Quality +2.3.
Style Metrics
57.0%
TS%
19.6%
USG%
14.4%
REB%
10.6%
AST%
1.43
AST/TO
0.374
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.14
LEBRON
+2.12
EPM
+1.7
BPM
+0.71
O-LBRN
+1.43
D-LBRN
1.8
VORP
APEX Score
57.4
Ranked #43 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
70
DEN
Archetype Shot Creator · 38 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
DeMar DeRozan
APEX 54.8 · Primary Creator · 96% match
→
Thaddeus Young
APEX 57.0 · Role Player · 96% match
→
Derrick Favors
APEX 55.6 · Rim Runner · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 13 APEX-qualified
Gary HarrisIsaiah ThomasJamal MurrayJarred VanderbiltJuancho HernangómezMalik BeasleyMason PlumleeMonte MorrisNick YoungNikola JokićTorrey CraigTrey LylesWill Barton
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: DEN, 51 GP Ranked #157

Ranked #157 of 246 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 43.1
17.0
of 32
Off. Impact
6.3
of 14
Shot Quality
16.9
of 28
Def. Impact
7.9
of 16
Creation
3.6
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (16.9 of 28) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.6 of 10).
vs 2018–19: APEX -14.3. Physical Contribution -2.2 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.2.
Style Metrics
59.1%
TS%
20.0%
USG%
13.2%
REB%
9.6%
AST%
1.14
AST/TO
0.322
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.65
LEBRON
+1.51
EPM
+0.1
BPM
+0.37
O-LBRN
+1.28
D-LBRN
0.7
VORP
APEX Score
43.1
Ranked #157 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
51
DEN
Archetype Versatile Big · 28 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Josh Richardson
APEX 41.1 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Goran Dragić
APEX 46.7 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Danny Green
APEX 50.4 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 16 APEX-qualified
Bol BolGary HarrisJamal MurrayJarred VanderbiltJerami GrantJuancho HernangómezKeita Bates-DiopMalik BeasleyMason PlumleeMonte MorrisNikola JokićNoah VonlehPJ DozierTorrey CraigTroy DanielsWill Barton
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: DEN, 56 GP Ranked #126

Ranked #126 of 251 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 46.1
15.7
of 32
Off. Impact
5.1
of 14
Shot Quality
17.1
of 28
Def. Impact
9.6
of 16
Creation
4.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (17.1 of 28) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.1 of 14).
vs 2019–20: APEX +3.0. Creation & Playmaking +1.7 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.3.
Style Metrics
56.5%
TS%
18.6%
USG%
12.8%
REB%
11.6%
AST%
2.00
AST/TO
0.244
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.31
LEBRON
+0.91
EPM
+1.0
BPM
-0.14
O-LBRN
+1.45
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
46.1
Ranked #126 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
56
DEN
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Grayson Allen
APEX 41.3 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Raul Neto
APEX 48.4 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Derrick White
APEX 34.8 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 15 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonAustin RiversBol BolFacundo CampazzoGary HarrisIsaiah HartensteinJaMychal GreenJaVale McGeeJamal MurrayMonte MorrisNikola JokićPJ DozierR.J. HamptonShaquille HarrisonWill Barton
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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.