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RICKY RUBIO

PG · MIN · Age 30 (2020–21) · 6 qualified seasons
1× Top-10Peak 67.9Career Avg 58.6Pure Playmaker
Peak APEX Score
67.9
2015–16 · Ranked #8
Career Arc · APEX Across 6 Qualified Seasons
455055616671 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–21
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: MIN, 76 GP Ranked #8

Ranked #8 of 269 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 67.9
20.5
of 32
Off. Impact
7.6
of 14
Shot Quality
21.2
of 28
Def. Impact
11.9
of 16
Creation
6.6
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (21.2 of 28) — 76% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (7.6 of 14).
Style Metrics
52.9%
TS%
17.7%
USG%
8.2%
REB%
41.4%
AST%
3.48
AST/TO
0.536
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.83
LEBRON
+3.87
EPM
+1.8
BPM
+1.98
O-LBRN
+0.85
D-LBRN
2.3
VORP
APEX Score
67.9
Ranked #8 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
76
MIN
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 34 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
DeMarcus Cousins
APEX 61.4 · Versatile Big · 91% match
→
Draymond Green
APEX 75.2 · Secondary Creator · 91% match
→
Paul Millsap
APEX 63.9 · Versatile Big · 90% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 9 APEX-qualified
Andrew WigginsGorgui DiengKarl-Anthony TownsKevin MartinNemanja BjelicaShabazz MuhammadTayshaun PrinceTyus JonesZach LaVine
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: MIN, 75 GP Ranked #18

Ranked #18 of 279 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 62.1
19.3
of 32
Off. Impact
8.7
of 14
Shot Quality
17.4
of 28
Def. Impact
11.1
of 16
Creation
5.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (11.1 of 16) — 69% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (5.5 of 10).
vs 2015–16: APEX -5.8. Defensive Impact -3.8 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.2.
Style Metrics
53.9%
TS%
17.4%
USG%
7.2%
REB%
38.9%
AST%
3.50
AST/TO
0.438
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.67
LEBRON
+1.95
EPM
+0.9
BPM
+1.61
O-LBRN
+0.06
D-LBRN
1.8
VORP
APEX Score
62.1
Ranked #18 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
75
MIN
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Jeremy Lamb
APEX 57.3 · Secondary Creator · 97% match
→
Jrue Holiday
APEX 56.5 · Pure Playmaker · 94% match
→
DeAndre Jordan
APEX 61.8 · Rim Runner · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 12 APEX-qualified
Andrew WigginsBrandon RushGorgui DiengJordan HillKarl-Anthony TownsKris DunnLance StephensonNemanja BjelicaOmri CasspiShabazz MuhammadTyus JonesZach LaVine
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 77 GP Ranked #20

Ranked #20 of 273 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 60.8
15.9
of 32
Off. Impact
8.6
of 14
Shot Quality
22.8
of 28
Def. Impact
7.7
of 16
Creation
5.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (22.8 of 28) — 81% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (7.7 of 16).
vs 2016–17: APEX -1.3. Defensive Impact +5.4 (largest change); Offensive Impact -3.4.
Style Metrics
53.7%
TS%
22.9%
USG%
8.8%
REB%
28.4%
AST%
1.96
AST/TO
0.307
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.00
LEBRON
+1.83
EPM
+0.7
BPM
+0.23
O-LBRN
+1.77
D-LBRN
1.6
VORP
APEX Score
60.8
Ranked #20 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
77
UTA
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 29 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Andre Roberson
APEX 39.2 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Larry Nance Jr.
APEX 57.8 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Jayson Tatum
APEX 60.0 · Secondary Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 14 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksDanté ExumDerrick FavorsDonovan MitchellGeorges NiangJae CrowderJoe InglesJoe JohnsonJonas JerebkoRaul NetoRodney HoodRoyce O'NealeRudy GobertThabo Sefolosha
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 68 GP Ranked #81

Ranked #81 of 275 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.5
15.9
of 32
Off. Impact
6.0
of 14
Shot Quality
18.7
of 28
Def. Impact
8.5
of 16
Creation
4.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (18.7 of 28) — 67% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (6.0 of 14).
vs 2017–18: APEX -7.3. Defensive Impact -4.1 (largest change); Shot Quality -2.6.
Style Metrics
52.0%
TS%
22.7%
USG%
6.9%
REB%
32.1%
AST%
2.35
AST/TO
0.312
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.09
LEBRON
+1.10
EPM
-0.2
BPM
+0.31
O-LBRN
+0.79
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
53.5
Ranked #81 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
68
UTA
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 22 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Bam Adebayo
APEX 52.9 · Rim Runner · 95% match
→
Jayson Tatum
APEX 53.1 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Maurice Harkless
APEX 47.1 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 13 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksDanté ExumDerrick FavorsDonovan MitchellGeorges NiangGrayson AllenJae CrowderJoe InglesKyle KorverRaul NetoRoyce O'NealeRudy GobertThabo Sefolosha
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: PHO, 65 GP Ranked #20

Ranked #20 of 246 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 58.4
17.7
of 32
Off. Impact
7.5
of 14
Shot Quality
16.9
of 28
Def. Impact
10.6
of 16
Creation
5.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (10.6 of 16) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (7.5 of 14).
vs 2018–19: APEX +4.9. Creation & Playmaking +2.1 (largest change); Defensive Impact -1.8.
Style Metrics
53.5%
TS%
20.4%
USG%
8.4%
REB%
39.7%
AST%
3.26
AST/TO
0.327
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.92
LEBRON
+1.23
EPM
+1.0
BPM
+0.72
O-LBRN
+1.19
D-LBRN
1.5
VORP
APEX Score
58.4
Ranked #20 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
65
PHO
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 24 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Jakob Poeltl
APEX 55.1 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Jarrett Allen
APEX 56.3 · Rim Runner · 96% match
→
Will Barton
APEX 53.8 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 11 APEX-qualified
Aron BaynesCameron JohnsonCameron PayneDario ŠarićDeandre AytonDevin BookerFrank KaminskyJevon CarterMikal BridgesTy JeromeTyler Johnson
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: MIN, 68 GP Ranked #88

Ranked #88 of 251 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.8
14.9
of 32
Off. Impact
4.9
of 14
Shot Quality
14.0
of 28
Def. Impact
10.3
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (10.3 of 16) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.9 of 14).
vs 2019–20: APEX -9.6. Defensive Impact -2.9 (largest change); Offensive Impact -2.8.
Style Metrics
51.6%
TS%
16.0%
USG%
6.8%
REB%
33.3%
AST%
4.00
AST/TO
0.301
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.74
LEBRON
-0.51
EPM
-1.9
BPM
+0.77
O-LBRN
-0.03
D-LBRN
0.0
VORP
APEX Score
48.8
Ranked #88 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
68
MIN
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 36 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Tyus Jones
APEX 46.3 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Josh Hart
APEX 34.8 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Reggie Jackson
APEX 53.2 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 13 APEX-qualified
Anthony EdwardsD'Angelo RussellEd DavisJaden McDanielsJake LaymanJarred VanderbiltJarrett CulverJaylen NowellJosh OkogieJuancho HernangómezKarl-Anthony TownsMalik BeasleyNaz Reid
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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.