RAPTOR++ / First Edition 2020-2021 CSL Season

[Chilikonkarne]

For those who don’t know RAPTOR++, it is a tool that combine the ratings of each player (70%) and his efficiency in game (30%). Their capacities are weighted in order to value good rebounding for bigs for example.
The % in game is also considered in the ratings which probably change the balance from 70/30 to 60/40.

The tool premiere objective is to evaluate players value when it comes to trade or free agency. It has it flaws with some defensive aspects not taken into consideration (%STP, PA/SF).
However, I believe it bring a good overview in general and was well received the last years by the league.
I decided not to include team record since I like to compare the players over the years.

2020 - Stanley Johnson Jr. - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 24.9pts, 45%, 0.9ast, 10.1rbd, 0.7stl, 0.6blk in 31.8min / EVAL: 89.5
2019 - Stanley Johnson Jr. - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 22.5pts, 45%, 1.1ast, 10.4rbd, 0.9stl, 0.5blk in 32.7min / EVAL: 86.5
2018 - Stanley Johnson Jr. - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 20.3pts, 48%, 1.1ast, 10.5rbd, 0.8stl, 0.4blk in 30.3min / EVAL: 85.7
2017 - Stanley Johnson Jr. - San_Antonio_Spurs : 14pts, 44%, 1.1ast, 6.6rbd, 0.6stl, 0.3blk in 28.3min / EVAL: 71.8

Filter : A player has to play more than 20 minutes a game and at least 10 games to be eligible.

Here we go for the Top10 ranking by position - first edition of the season!

Point Guard


Curry plays his best basketball surrounded by superstar Harden and James.

#1 - Stephen Curry - Dallas_Mavericks : 20.5pts, 54%, 6.3ast, 3.1rbd, 1.5stl, 0.1blk in 33min / EVAL: 93.8
#2 - John Wall - Brooklyn_Nets : 21.7pts, 44%, 6.8ast, 5.8rbd, 1.6stl, 0.8blk in 37.7min / EVAL: 92.9
#3 - Jeremy Lin - Toronto_Raptors : 15.4pts, 53%, 8.1ast, 3.5rbd, 1.4stl, 0.3blk in 30.1min / EVAL: 92.1
#4 - Eric Bledsoe - Phoenix_Suns : 15.8pts, 43%, 9.7ast, 3.9rbd, 1.4stl, 0.8blk in 31.5min / EVAL: 91.8
#5 - Kemba Walker - Detroit_Pistons : 20.4pts, 43%, 4.6ast, 4.2rbd, 2.4stl, 0.5blk in 33.7min / EVAL: 90.3
#6 - Elfrid Payton - Sacramento_Kings : 15.8pts, 53%, 3.7ast, 2.6rbd, 1.3stl, 0.1blk in 28.1min / EVAL: 89.2
#7 - Damian Lillard - Los_Angeles_Clippers : 26pts, 43%, 5.5ast, 4.1rbd, 1stl, 0.4blk in 36.3min / EVAL: 88.3
#8 - Mike Conley - Boston_Celtics : 15.7pts, 48%, 5.6ast, 2.8rbd, 1.2stl, 0.2blk in 29.9min / EVAL: 87.9
#9 - Kyrie Irving - Cleveland_Cavaliers : 23pts, 43%, 5ast, 3.6rbd, 1.2stl, 0.3blk in 33.3min / EVAL: 87.7
#10 - Bryce Cotton - Utah_Jazz : 12.9pts, 51%, 4.6ast, 3.2rbd, 1.2stl, 0blk in 28.9min / EVAL: 87.2

Behind (Joseph, Rose, Teodosic)

Shooting Guard




#1 - Paul George - Orlando_Magic : 30.9pts, 49%, 4.6ast, 9.9rbd, 1.6stl, 1.2blk in 36min / EVAL: 101.9
#2 - Russell Westbrook - Sacramento_Kings : 23.6pts, 45%, 5.6ast, 4.5rbd, 1.7stl, 0.3blk in 31.8min / EVAL: 92.4
#3 - Dante Exum - Utah_Jazz : 26.9pts, 49%, 4.3ast, 4.9rbd, 2.1stl, 1.8blk in 37.9min / EVAL: 90.7
#4 - Terry Rozier - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 12pts, 45%, 2.3ast, 3rbd, 0.9stl, 0.3blk in 20.2min / EVAL: 85.2
#5 - Dion Waiters - Brooklyn_Nets : 19.4pts, 47%, 3.9ast, 4.7rbd, 1.3stl, 0.6blk in 29.9min / EVAL: 84.9
#6 - Marcus Smart - Portland_Trailblazers : 18.9pts, 50%, 4.4ast, 6.2rbd, 2.5stl, 0blk in 34.7min / EVAL: 83.2
#7 - Goran Dragic - San_Antonio_Spurs : 11.7pts, 52%, 3.2ast, 2.6rbd, 0.6stl, 0blk in 20.5min / EVAL: 79.8
#8 - Nik Stauskas - San_Antonio_Spurs : 14.3pts, 46%, 1.6ast, 2.6rbd, 0.1stl, 0blk in 22.1min / EVAL: 78.5
#9 - Ben McLemore - Boston_Celtics : 14.7pts, 47%, 1.5ast, 4.5rbd, 1.2stl, 0.6blk in 29.4min / EVAL: 78.3
#10 - Victor Oladipo - Detroit_Pistons : 12.3pts, 44%, 3.4ast, 3.6rbd, 1.7stl, 0.7blk in 33.3min / EVAL: 78.0

Behind (Johnson, Caldwell-Pope, Derozan)

Small Foward


Kawhi is thrilling in the new offensive setup displayed by the Raptors

#1 - Kawhi Leonard - Toronto_Raptors : 23.2pts, 59%, 1.4ast, 7.8rbd, 1.9stl, 0.4blk in 33.7min / EVAL: 93.7
#2 - Kevin Durant - Memphis_Grizzlies : 23.1pts, 49%, 1.8ast, 4.5rbd, 0.7stl, 0.7blk in 27.3min / EVAL: 90.0
#3 - James Harden - Dallas_Mavericks : 26.4pts, 49%, 4.7ast, 4.8rbd, 1.4stl, 0.5blk in 34.6min / EVAL: 88.3
#4 - Jabari Parker - Philadelphia_Sixers : 29.7pts, 53%, 1.3ast, 5.8rbd, 0.8stl, 0.4blk in 37.2min / EVAL: 87.6
#5 - Lance Stephenson - Denver_Nuggets : 17.2pts, 56%, 1.4ast, 2.8rbd, 0.9stl, 0.2blk in 24.5min / EVAL: 81.8
#6 - Justise Winslow - Atlanta_Hawks : 19.7pts, 44%, 1.3ast, 6rbd, 2.3stl, 1.7blk in 34.9min / EVAL: 81.2
#7 - Klay Thompson - Houston_Rockets : 20.9pts, 43%, 3ast, 4.3rbd, 1.2stl, 0.6blk in 32min / EVAL: 79.1
#8 - Gordon Hayward - Portland_Trailblazers : 12.7pts, 46%, 2.4ast, 2.7rbd, 1.2stl, 0.5blk in 24.2min / EVAL: 78.4
#9 - Bojan Bogdanovic - Utah_Jazz : 13.3pts, 50%, 0.9ast, 3.1rbd, 0.6stl, 0blk in 21.3min / EVAL: 76.9
#10 - Sam Dekker - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 12pts, 51%, 1.2ast, 4.1rbd, 1.3stl, 0.1blk in 24.9min / EVAL: 76.9

Behind (Lavine, Turner, Butler)

Power Foward


Kevin Love usage in Minnesota should be taught in CSL schools


#1 - Blake Griffin - Cleveland_Cavaliers : 22.8pts, 60%, 2.5ast, 9.1rbd, 0.9stl, 0.6blk in 29min / EVAL: 99.4
#2 - Kevin Love - Minnesota_Timberwolves : 31.4pts, 51%, 0.5ast, 12.1rbd, 1.1stl, 0.4blk in 36.2min / EVAL: 97.4
#3 - Anthony Davis - New_Orleans_Pelicans : 20.2pts, 57%, 0.8ast, 7.6rbd, 1.1stl, 2.7blk in 30.9min / EVAL: 95.9
#4 - Lebron James - Dallas_Mavericks : 19.9pts, 60%, 4.1ast, 6.3rbd, 1.3stl, 0.2blk in 31.5min / EVAL: 87.5
#5 - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - Phoenix_Suns : 16.3pts, 59%, 1ast, 6.3rbd, 0.7stl, 1.7blk in 27.4min / EVAL: 85.7
#6 - Montrezl Harrell - Detroit_Pistons : 14.5pts, 58%, 0.9ast, 7.3rbd, 0.9stl, 1.4blk in 27.5min / EVAL: 82.6
#7 - Christian Wood - Los_Angeles_Lakers : 16.1pts, 43%, 1.2ast, 9.2rbd, 0.2stl, 1.5blk in 27.6min / EVAL: 82.5
#8 - Jahlil Okafor - Detroit_Pistons : 13.3pts, 56%, 0.9ast, 5.1rbd, 0.5stl, 1.9blk in 24.3min / EVAL: 81.4
#9 - Derrick Favors - Charlotte_Hornets : 17.6pts, 50%, 1.6ast, 8.6rbd, 0.9stl, 2blk in 33.9min / EVAL: 80.9
#10 - Richard Solomon - Sacramento_Kings : 11.6pts, 53%, 2.2ast, 6.2rbd, 0.8stl, 0.7blk in 25.9min / EVAL: 80.8

Behind (Dieng, Gordon, Young)

Center


After a promising third season, Turner is exploding with the Nets

#1 - DeMarcus Cousins - Orlando_Magic : 25pts, 56%, 0.9ast, 11.2rbd, 0.8stl, 0.9blk in 31.6min / EVAL: 95.1
#2 - Andre Drummond - Toronto_Raptors : 20pts, 60%, 0.8ast, 10.1rbd, 0.6stl, 1.5blk in 30.1min / EVAL: 93.1
#3 - Stanley Johnson Jr. - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 24.9pts, 45%, 0.9ast, 10.1rbd, 0.7stl, 0.6blk in 31.8min / EVAL: 89.5
#4 - Al Horford - Portland_Trailblazers : 21.2pts, 54%, 1.1ast, 10rbd, 0.8stl, 1.4blk in 31.9min / EVAL: 87.6
#5 - Walter Tavares - San_Antonio_Spurs : 17.1pts, 60%, 1.1ast, 10.6rbd, 1stl, 1.6blk in 32.4min / EVAL: 86.5
#6 - Myles Turner - Brooklyn_Nets : 20.4pts, 57%, 1.2ast, 10.8rbd, 0.9stl, 1.9blk in 33min / EVAL: 86.1
#7 - Kristaps Porzingis - Houston_Rockets : 19.2pts, 46%, 1.3ast, 7.8rbd, 0.9stl, 1.7blk in 29min / EVAL: 85.8
#8 - Joel Embiid - Golden_State_Warriors : 13.5pts, 59%, 0.8ast, 7.1rbd, 0.7stl, 1.6blk in 25.2min / EVAL: 85
#9 - Boban Marjanovic - Washington_Wizards : 12.5pts, 53%, 0.6ast, 7.2rbd, 0.9stl, 1.5blk in 22.1min / EVAL: 84.5
#10 - Jonas Valanciunas - Boston_Celtics : 17pts, 50%, 1.1ast, 7.8rbd, 0.4stl, 1.8blk in 28.8min / EVAL: 82.7

Behind (Vucevic, Monroe, Towns)

Rookies


Bender and Poeltl, the 2 latest CSL draft busts?

#1 - Milos Teodosic - Washington_Wizards : 17pts, 48%, 3ast, 2.5rbd, 0stl, 0blk in 26min / EVAL: 84.0
#2 - Joshua Smith - Miami_Heat : 14.2pts, 49%, 1.2ast, 7.5rbd, 1.1stl, 1.8blk in 26.1min / EVAL: 78.3
#3 - Ben Simmons - Miami_Heat : 13.9pts, 42%, 3.1ast, 7.1rbd, 0.5stl, 0.9blk in 30.4min / EVAL: 76.7
#4 - Isaiah Taylor - Phoenix_Suns : 21.2pts, 51%, 1.5ast, 3.2rbd, 1.4stl, 0blk in 31.8min / EVAL: 75.3
#5 - Skal Labissiere - Boston_Celtics : 11.5pts, 51%, 0.8ast, 5.1rbd, 0.6stl, 0.8blk in 23.6min / EVAL: 74.4
#6 - Daniel Hamilton - Miami_Heat : 13.9pts, 44%, 2.8ast, 5.6rbd, 0.9stl, 0.4blk in 31.1min / EVAL: 73.9
#7 - Joe Ingles - Portland_Trailblazers : 7.8pts, 48%, 3.8ast, 1.9rbd, 0.4stl, 0blk in 22.6min / EVAL: 73.1
#8 - Maodo Lo - Cleveland_Cavaliers : 14.2pts, 44%, 3.6ast, 1.9rbd, 1stl, 0blk in 29min / EVAL: 72.9
#9 - Isaiah Cousins - Sacramento_Kings : 7.1pts, 47%, 2.9ast, 2.3rbd, 0.8stl, 0blk in 24.8min / EVAL: 72.8
#10 - Gary Payton II - Houston_Rockets : 7.2pts, 45%, 4.6ast, 2.6rbd, 0.6stl, 0blk in 24.3min / EVAL: 72.7

Behind (Spanoulis, Beasley, Diallo)

[Jestor]

Considering how stacked this draft class has been with their initial performances, I'm thrilled to see Diallo crack the honorable mention list. RotY is still Teodosic's to win, but Taylor could sneak in there if he gets the Phoenix wins halo effect - especially since he's their leading scorer!

Nice to see Wood in the Top 10, but I think he'll drop and Middleton will climb back in, just based on how Memphis and I's systems will differ if the starting point is anything to go by. Be interesting to see if KD will pass Kawhi for the #1 spot at SF. Dekker at #10 is just weird to me - don't know how he gets that high, or why so many GMs like him. One of the great mysteries. I suppose. Phenomenal season by PG so far, but after a hot start, the Magic look to be who we thought they were

[emplep7]

I can't believe how well Isaiah Taylor is doing. Thats almost ridiculous as a rookie. Its down to him and Milos depending how the rest of the season plays out.

[Andrewu91]

4 - Terry Rozier - Oklahoma_City_Thunder : 12pts, 45%, 2.3ast, 3rbd, 0.9stl, 0.3blk in 20.2min / EVAL: 85.2

Shame he's out another 50 days but his efficiency has been on point this season.

[GreenBear]

In terms of the RAPTOR++ system, Taylor has no shot of dethroning Teodosic for the top rookie spot. Since 70% of the evaluation is based on ratings alone, the overachievers are fighting a (steep) uphill battle. I like his chances based purely on his on-court performance though. His 21 points are on incredible efficiency. His overall shooting of 51% doesn't even do it justice because he gets to the line so much (8.2 attempts per game). The fact that Teodosic is running away with the top spot despite not having a single steal or block on the season (as well as pedestrian rebounding and assist numbers) tells me that Teodosic is going to hold the top spot no matter what this year.

[OneNole]

Good to see so many players on the list despite lower usage having to share the ball. It's probably what kee0s Ibaka off

[emplep7]

In terms of the RAPTOR++ system, Taylor has no shot of dethroning Teodosic for the top rookie spot. Since 70% of the evaluation is based on ratings alone, the overachievers are fighting a (steep) uphill battle. I like his chances based purely on his on-court performance though. His 21 points are on incredible efficiency. His overall shooting of 51% doesn't even do it justice because he gets to the line so much (8.2 attempts per game). The fact that Teodosic is running away with the top spot despite not having a single steal or block on the season (as well as pedestrian rebounding and assist numbers) tells me that Teodosic is going to hold the top spot no matter what this year.

Thats true. I guess the real test will be the GM voting for rookie of the year, which Taylor should definitely have a shot at especially with some more pre-award articles to inform the masses.

[hardenwithnod]

Good stuff, weird to not see Harris on this list for once, especially since he's having a good start, oh well. Milos, and Boban on here, and hopefully Tristan will work his way back here since he will get starter minutes again.

[Chilikonkarne]

Good stuff, weird to not see Harris on this list for once, especially since he's having a good start, oh well. Milos, and Boban on here, and hopefully Tristan will work his way back here since he will get starter minutes again.

Harris is 15th and Tristan didn't play enough game to qualify

[hardenwithnod]

Got cha.

[Andrewu91]

Good stuff, weird to not see Harris on this list for once, especially since he's having a good start, oh well. Milos, and Boban on here, and hopefully Tristan will work his way back here since he will get starter minutes again.

At least Dekker is on here.. lol

[hardenwithnod]

Good stuff, weird to not see Harris on this list for once, especially since he's having a good start, oh well. Milos, and Boban on here, and hopefully Tristan will work his way back here since he will get starter minutes again.

At least Dekker is on here.. lol

Lol, true.

[Ocons]

Glad to see Cotton and Bojan on there. Expect to see Dante and still think he deserves to be higher but know this is purely data driven so I get it.

As for Taylor, I still think Doug is a cheater. There is no way he is that good. I didn't scout him or anyone else but there are certain teams that I feel you can drop anyone into and they perform well. Once they're traded, it's never duplicated. CHEATER!

[GreenBear]

As for Taylor, I still think Doug is a cheater. There is no way he is that good. I didn't scout him or anyone else but there are certain teams that I feel you can drop anyone into and they perform well. Once they're traded, it's never duplicated. CHEATER!

Haha the efficiency would be easily duplicated on any other team. He came into the league with shooting preferences that didn't need to be fixed, and his shooting ratings (inside the arc) were always projected to be good. His volume of shooting is something that could differ. It's partly that my team doesn't have many overpowering scorers (especially with Austin down at the moment), and partly due to managing the lineups to surround him with guys that will give him the ball more. It can be replicated, it just takes a little more work (and having the game helps). Taylor's scoring rating is 65 and he's scoring 21 points a game thus far, but it's the exact same scoring rating as Middleton, and no one batted an eye when he averaged 21 points a game last year with Memphis.

[Silogical]

The all rookie bust team is the same as the all rookie defense team
Cordinier/Gbijini/Bender/Ellenson/Poeltl
or
Trice/Cordinier/Gbijini/Bender/Poeltl

Boston and Miami seem to have really targeted defensive players in this yrs draft.

[Myles]

Disappointed to see that neither Traevon nor FVV worked their way into the Top 10 of rookies + honorable mentions, but that just shows how much work they still have to do. Hopefully this helps inspire them moving forward.

On the other hand, Lance being #5 at SF is awesome. He's been on fire this year and is showing he's still a great volume scorer.

[Dennis]

The all rookie bust team is the same as the all rookie defense team
Cordinier/Gbijini/Bender/Ellenson/Poeltl
or
Trice/Cordinier/Gbijini/Bender/Poeltl

Boston and Miami seem to have really targeted defensive players in this yrs draft.

Haha I think we both knew defensive players don't fight for the ROY award. Hence it's okay how they perform right now. I still see kawhi and okaro potential in cordi and Gbi. Trice was disappointing so far though.

[Rizzo]

Love seeing the Nets at #2 at PG (John Wall) and #5 at SG (Dion Waiters).

Since 70% of the evaluation is based on ratings alone, the overachievers are fighting a (steep) uphill battle.

This is why Myles Turner most likely won't ever crack the top-5 as he currently sits at #6.

[bt]

Payton and Porter have flipped roles a little this season. Payton was struggling last season with Porter solid but now Porter struggling with Payton having a good run.

Westbrook is a little off stats wise but mainly due to one or two bad games. We're reasonably well represented though.

[Chilikonkarne]

Love seeing the Nets at #2 at PG (John Wall) and #5 at SG (Dion Waiters).

Since 70% of the evaluation is based on ratings alone, the overachievers are fighting a (steep) uphill battle.

This is why Myles Turner most likely won't ever crack the top-5 as he currently sits at #6.

The % in game is also considered in the ratings which probably change the balance from 70/30 to 60/40.