Who Should I Draft?

How the Fantasy Draft Helper Works

The tool calculates a composite fantasy score for each player using standard fantasy scoring weights applied to per-game averages. The same formula that powers most Yahoo and ESPN fantasy leagues: points at face value, rebounds slightly weighted up, assists and defensive stats (steals and blocks) weighted more heavily to reflect their relative scarcity, and turnovers subtracted as a penalty. FG% and FT% are displayed as head-to-head category comparisons rather than included in the composite, since they function as ratio categories in most league formats.

Understanding the Scoring Weights

• Points (×1.0): The most commonly scored stat. Weighted at face value since nearly all leagues award 1 point per point scored.
• Rebounds (×1.2): Slightly elevated to reflect that elite rebounders are rarer and more position-scarce than elite scorers.
• Assists (×1.5): Playmakers control ball movement across an entire team's scoring — their fantasy impact multiplies across possessions.
• 3-Pointers Made (×3.0): Heavily weighted because 3PM is a standalone category in most leagues and correlates directly with winning percentage categories.
• Steals & Blocks (×3.0 each): The rarest statistical outputs in basketball. A player averaging 2+ steals or 2+ blocks is elite at a position-scarce category.
• Turnovers (×-1.0): Deducted as a penalty. High-usage stars often carry 4+ turnovers per game — a real cost in TO-tracked leagues.

When the Composite Score Isn't Enough

The composite score is a great starting point but your draft decision should also account for your league's specific settings, your current roster's weaknesses, injury risk, and schedule strength. If you already have two elite point guards, drafting a third — even if they score higher — may hurt your roster balance. Use this tool to quantify the statistical gap, then apply league context to finalize your pick.