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ZACH LAVINE

SG · 2 Teams · Age 29 (2024–25) · 8 qualified seasons
Peak 56.2Career Avg 49.1Shot Creator
Peak APEX Score
56.2
2022–23 · Ranked #43
Career Arc · APEX Across 8 Qualified Seasons
364145505459 APEX 2015–162016–172018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232024–25
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: MIN, 82 GP Ranked #199

Ranked #199 of 269 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 43.0
15.3
of 32
Off. Impact
7.6
of 14
Shot Quality
8.6
of 28
Def. Impact
7.3
of 16
Creation
4.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (7.6 of 14) — 54% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (8.6 of 28).
Style Metrics
54.8%
TS%
23.5%
USG%
5.8%
REB%
18.6%
AST%
1.63
AST/TO
0.212
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-2.27
LEBRON
-2.26
EPM
-1.5
BPM
-0.51
O-LBRN
-1.75
D-LBRN
0.3
VORP
APEX Score
43.0
Ranked #199 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
82
MIN
Archetype Shot Creator · 33 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Nick Young
APEX 33.8 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Lance Thomas
APEX 35.5 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Andrew Wiggins
APEX 43.1 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 9 APEX-qualified
Andrew WigginsGorgui DiengKarl-Anthony TownsKevin MartinNemanja BjelicaRicky RubioShabazz MuhammadTayshaun PrinceTyus Jones
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: MIN, 47 GP Ranked #254

Ranked #254 of 279 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 39.0
18.0
of 32
Off. Impact
7.7
of 14
Shot Quality
11.2
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 2015–16: APEX -4.0. Offensive Impact +2.7 (largest change); Defensive Impact +2.6.
Style Metrics
57.6%
TS%
21.7%
USG%
5.3%
REB%
12.6%
AST%
1.67
AST/TO
0.197
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.37
LEBRON
-0.51
EPM
+0.1
BPM
+0.24
O-LBRN
-0.62
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
39.0
Ranked #254 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Chaser
Games
47
MIN
Archetype Efficient Wing · 47 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Dennis Schröder
APEX 48.3 · Pure Playmaker · 97% match
→
Aaron Gordon
APEX 48.6 · Secondary Creator · 97% match
→
Darren Collison
APEX 50.7 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 12 APEX-qualified
Andrew WigginsBrandon RushGorgui DiengJordan HillKarl-Anthony TownsKris DunnLance StephensonNemanja BjelicaOmri CasspiRicky RubioShabazz MuhammadTyus Jones
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 63 GP Ranked #154

Ranked #154 of 275 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 46.5
19.1
of 32
Off. Impact
7.6
of 14
Shot Quality
11.0
of 28
Def. Impact
5.2
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (19.1 of 32) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (5.2 of 16).
vs 2016–17: APEX +7.5. Creation & Playmaking -3.9 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.1.
Style Metrics
57.4%
TS%
30.5%
USG%
7.4%
REB%
22.6%
AST%
1.32
AST/TO
0.330
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.47
LEBRON
+0.09
EPM
+0.8
BPM
+0.76
O-LBRN
-1.23
D-LBRN
1.5
VORP
APEX Score
46.5
Ranked #154 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
63
CHI
Archetype Primary Creator · 29 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Jonas Valančiūnas
APEX 41.9 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Enes Freedom
APEX 47.2 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Gerald Green
APEX 43.0 · Efficient Wing · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 14 APEX-qualified
Bobby PortisCameron PayneCristiano FelícioJaKarr SampsonJabari ParkerJustin HolidayKris DunnLauri MarkkanenRobin LopezRyan ArcidiaconoShaquille HarrisonTimothé Luwawu-CabarrotTyler UlisWayne Selden
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 60 GP Ranked #110

Ranked #110 of 246 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 47.7
21.0
of 32
Off. Impact
6.3
of 14
Shot Quality
13.2
of 28
Def. Impact
5.4
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (21.0 of 32) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (5.4 of 16).
vs 2018–19: APEX +1.2. Defensive Impact +2.2 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.9.
Style Metrics
56.8%
TS%
31.7%
USG%
7.7%
REB%
21.7%
AST%
1.24
AST/TO
0.279
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.73
LEBRON
+1.04
EPM
+2.5
BPM
+2.12
O-LBRN
-1.39
D-LBRN
2.4
VORP
APEX Score
47.7
Ranked #110 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
60
CHI
Archetype Shot Creator · 29 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Donovan Mitchell
APEX 50.7 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
T.J. Warren
APEX 51.4 · Efficient Wing · 92% match
→
Dennis Schröder
APEX 46.6 · Shot Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 12 APEX-qualified
Coby WhiteCristiano FelícioDaniel GaffordDenzel ValentineKris DunnLauri MarkkanenLuke KornetMax StrusRyan ArcidiaconoShaquille HarrisonThaddeus YoungTomáš Satoranský
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 58 GP Ranked #36

Ranked #36 of 251 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.0
23.3
of 32
Off. Impact
11.6
of 14
Shot Quality
12.2
of 28
Def. Impact
7.1
of 16
Creation
4.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (11.6 of 14) — 83% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (12.2 of 28).
vs 2019–20: APEX +6.3. Shot Quality +5.3 (largest change); Offensive Impact +2.3.
Style Metrics
63.4%
TS%
31.0%
USG%
7.9%
REB%
23.4%
AST%
1.40
AST/TO
0.265
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.44
LEBRON
+3.76
EPM
+4.0
BPM
+1.96
O-LBRN
-1.51
D-LBRN
3.1
VORP
APEX Score
54.0
Ranked #36 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
58
CHI
Archetype Shot Creator · 32 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Michael Porter Jr.
APEX 50.5 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Kevin Durant
APEX 38.2 · Primary Creator · 93% match
→
Joe Harris
APEX 56.5 · Efficient Wing · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 15 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuCoby WhiteCristiano FelícioDaniel GaffordDaniel TheisDenzel ValentineGarrett TempleJavonte GreenLauri MarkkanenLuke KornetNikola VučevićPatrick WilliamsRyan ArcidiaconoThaddeus YoungTomáš Satoranský
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 67 GP Ranked #46

Ranked #46 of 270 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.4
22.8
of 32
Off. Impact
10.1
of 14
Shot Quality
11.2
of 28
Def. Impact
6.8
of 16
Creation
4.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (10.1 of 14) — 72% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (11.2 of 28).
vs 2020–21: APEX +1.4. Shot Quality -1.5 (largest change); Defensive Impact -1.0.
Style Metrics
60.5%
TS%
28.8%
USG%
7.4%
REB%
20.8%
AST%
1.73
AST/TO
0.316
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.74
LEBRON
+1.93
EPM
+2.4
BPM
+2.03
O-LBRN
-1.30
D-LBRN
2.6
VORP
APEX Score
55.4
Ranked #46 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
67
CHI
Archetype Shot Creator · 42 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
DeMar DeRozan
APEX 57.8 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 58.3 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Kyrie Irving
APEX 33.2 · Shot Creator · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 10 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAlfonzo McKinnieAyo DosunmuCoby WhiteDeMar DeRozanJavonte GreenLonzo BallNikola VučevićPatrick WilliamsTristan Thompson
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 77 GP Ranked #43

Ranked #43 of 261 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 56.2
20.3
of 32
Off. Impact
9.0
of 14
Shot Quality
14.9
of 28
Def. Impact
7.5
of 16
Creation
4.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (9.0 of 14) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.5 of 10).
vs 2021–22: APEX +0.8. Defensive Impact +3.7 (largest change); Offensive Impact -2.5.
Style Metrics
60.7%
TS%
28.3%
USG%
7.1%
REB%
18.7%
AST%
1.68
AST/TO
0.308
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.42
LEBRON
+2.32
EPM
+1.9
BPM
+1.34
O-LBRN
-0.92
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
56.2
Ranked #43 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
77
CHI
Archetype Shot Creator · 45 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Myles Turner
APEX 52.4 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Alec Burks
APEX 45.3 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Mikal Bridges
APEX 52.9 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 10 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAndre DrummondAyo DosunmuCoby WhiteDeMar DeRozanGoran DragićJavonte GreenNikola VučevićPatrick BeverleyPatrick Williams
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 74 GP Ranked #90

Ranked #90 of 268 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 51.0
20.0
of 32
Off. Impact
10.8
of 14
Shot Quality
9.7
of 28
Def. Impact
6.7
of 16
Creation
3.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (10.8 of 14) — 77% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.7 of 28).
vs 2022–23: APEX -5.2. Defensive Impact -5.2 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.8.
Style Metrics
63.9%
TS%
25.3%
USG%
6.5%
REB%
18.3%
AST%
1.50
AST/TO
0.233
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.63
LEBRON
+0.67
EPM
+0.7
BPM
+0.84
O-LBRN
-1.47
D-LBRN
1.8
VORP
APEX Score
51.0
Ranked #90 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
74
2 Teams
Archetype Shot Creator · 40 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Cameron Johnson
APEX 49.3 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
Daniel Gafford
APEX 49.1 · Rim Runner · 92% match
→
Aaron Nesmith
APEX 39.1 · Efficient Wing · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 31 APEX-qualified
Alex LenAyo DosunmuChris DuarteCoby WhiteDe'Aaron FoxDeMar DeRozanDomantas SabonisDoug McDermottJae CrowderJake LaRaviaJalen SmithJevon CarterJonas ValančiūnasJosh GiddeyJulian PhillipsKeegan MurrayKeon EllisKevin HuerterLonzo BallMalik MonkMarkelle FultzMatas BuzelisNikola VučevićPatrick WilliamsSkal LabissièreTalen Horton-TuckerTerence DavisTorrey CraigTre JonesTrey LylesZach Collins
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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.