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The most impactful two-way players combining offensive rating, defensive rating, and counting stats into a single score.
| # | Player | Pos | Impact | ORTG | DRTG | NET | Tier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | C | 24.2 | 127.7 | 99.2 | +28.5 | All-NBA |
| 2 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | C | 24.1 | 129 | 99.7 | +29.3 | All-NBA |
| 3 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | SG | 23.6 | 128.6 | 99.3 | +29.3 | All-NBA |
| 4 | Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | PG | 23.4 | 129.1 | 102.6 | +26.5 | All-NBA |
| 5 | Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | PF | 23.3 | 124.7 | 95 | +29.7 | All-NBA |
| 6 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | PF | 23.2 | 127.8 | 100.2 | +27.6 | All-NBA |
| 7 | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | SF | 19.6 | 126.2 | 103.3 | +22.9 | All-NBA |
| 8 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | PG | 19.3 | 127.1 | 103.3 | +23.8 | All-NBA |
| 9 | Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | SF | 18.9 | 124.6 | 102.3 | +22.3 | All-NBA |
| 10 | De'Aaron Fox | Sacramento Kings | PG | 18.7 | 123.9 | 101.6 | +22.3 | All-NBA |
| 11 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | SF | 18.4 | 124.5 | 103.2 | +21.3 | All-NBA |
| 12 | Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | SG | 18.4 | 124.1 | 102 | +22.1 | All-NBA |
| 13 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | PG | 18.1 | 127.1 | 106.3 | +20.8 | All-NBA |
| 14 | Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | SG | 18.1 | 126.5 | 105.5 | +21 | All-NBA |
| 15 | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | SG | 17.3 | 123.7 | 103.5 | +20.2 | Starter |
| 16 | Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks | PG | 17 | 125.2 | 106.5 | +18.7 | Starter |
| 17 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | PG | 16.6 | 124.6 | 106.2 | +18.4 | Starter |
| 18 | Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | PG | 16.2 | 124 | 105.6 | +18.4 | Starter |
| 19 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | PG | 15.9 | 124.1 | 106.2 | +17.9 | Starter |
| 20 | Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | SG | 15.5 | 121.8 | 103.6 | +18.2 | Starter |
Player Impact Score is our composite metric that captures total basketball value. It combines offensive rating, defensive rating, net rating, and per-game counting stats into a single number. The formula weights net rating at 60%, with the remaining 40% split among PPG (15%), RPG (10%), and APG (15%) to reward volume contributors.
The highest-impact players excel on both ends. They score efficiently, create for teammates, defend their position, and minimize mistakes. Two-way stars who anchor both offense and defense dominate this ranking.
Net Rating = Offensive Rating - Defensive Rating. A positive net rating means the player's team scores more than it allows per 100 possessions when that player is on the court. The best players produce net ratings of +10 or higher.
Yes, if their defensive rating is elite enough. However, the model does weight offense more heavily because the best players in NBA history have been two-way forces. A DPOY-level defender who also contributes 15+ PPG can score very well.