Player Primary Era Classification

Classifies a player into their primary era for the purpose of era-adjusted statistics, specifically the EASE (Era-Adjusted Scoring Efficiency) index. The era determines the baseline True Shooting % used for comparison. The eras and their TS% baselines are: 1950s-60s (48.0%), 1970s (50.5%), 1980s (53.5%), 1990s (53.0%), 2000s (53.5%), 2010s (54.5%), 2020s (57.0%). A player's primary era is determined by where the majority of their prime years fell.

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Player Primary Era Classification Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Alperen Sengunplayer	95	Sengun was drafted in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
	Giddey Joshplayer	95	Josh Giddey was drafted in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
	Cade Cunninghamplayer	95	Cunningham was drafted #1 overall in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. His primary years fall squarely in the 2020s decade with the highest league-wide efficiency era.
	Tyrese Maxeyplayer	95	Maxey was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him firmly in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
	Nic Claxtonplayer	95	Claxton was drafted in 2019 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years (2021-2024) falling squarely in this decade of highest statistical documentation and efficiency.
	Chet Holmgrenplayer	95	Holmgren was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the highest era classification with 57.0% baseline TS%.
	Jalen Williamsplayer	95	Williams was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. As a current young player with his prime years ahead of him in this decade, he represents the modern 2020s era perfectly.
	Walker Kesslerplayer	95	Kessler was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
	Jaxson Hayesplayer	95	Hayes was drafted in 2019 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
	Scottie Barnesplayer	95	Barnes was drafted in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him firmly in the highest scoring range for the most statistically rich and well-documented period in NBA history.
	Deni Avdijaplayer	95	Avdija was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him firmly in the 90-100 range for current decade players.
	Herbert Jonesplayer	95	Herbert Jones was drafted in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
	Anthony Edwardsplayer	95	Edwards was drafted in 2020 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, placing him firmly in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
	Malachi Flynnplayer	95	Flynn was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him firmly in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
	Payton Pritchardplayer	95	Pritchard was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for current decade players.
	Dyson Danielsplayer	95	Daniels was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. As a current young player with his prime years ahead of him in the 2020s, he scores in the 90-100 range for this decade.
	Brandin Podziemskiplayer	95	Podziemski was drafted in 2023 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. As a current player with his primary years firmly in the 2020s, he scores in the 90-100 range for this decade.
	Kai Sottoplayer	95	Kai Sotto's professional career began in the early 2020s with the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL and his NBA draft eligibility in 2022, placing him firmly in the 2020s era with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency standards.
	Luka Samanicplayer	95	Samanic was drafted in 2019 and his NBA career has been entirely in the 2020s era (2019-present), placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
	Jeremy Sochanplayer	95	Sochan was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. As a current young player with his prime years ahead of him in this decade, he represents the modern 2020s era with its 57.0% average TS% and highest league-wide efficiency.
	Victor Wembanyamaplayer	95	Wembanyama was drafted in 2023 and his entire NBA career is occurring in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the highest era classification with the most advanced analytics and highest league efficiency.
	Jalen Durenplayer	95	Duren was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the highest statistical documentation period with 57.0% era baseline TS%.
	Jabari Smith Jrplayer	95	Smith Jr was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. As a current young player with his prime years ahead of him in the 2020s, he scores in the 90-100 range for this decade.
	Zion Williamsonplayer	95	Williamson was drafted in 2019 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
25	Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderplayer	93	SGA entered the league in 2018 and his peak years (2022-present) are firmly in the 2020s era. His All-NBA selections and MVP candidacy have come in the 2020s decade.
26	Josh Greenplayer	92	Josh Green was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Jalen Smithplayer	92	Jalen Smith was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Austin Reavesplayer	92	Reaves entered the NBA in 2021 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era. His peak years are occurring in the current decade with the Lakers.
26	Alex Carusoplayer	92	Caruso entered the NBA in 2017 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years from 2019-2024 falling squarely in the modern high-efficiency era with 57.0% average TS%.
26	Duncan Robinsonplayer	92	Robinson entered the NBA in 2018 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years (2019-2023) falling squarely in the modern high-efficiency era with 57.0% league average TS%.
26	Moritz Wagnerplayer	92	Wagner was drafted in 2018 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his primary playing years from 2018-present falling squarely in the modern high-efficiency era.
26	Daniel Theisplayer	92	Theis entered the NBA in 2017 and his entire prime has been in the 2020s era, playing significant minutes for contending teams from 2020-2024.
26	De'Aaron Foxplayer	92	Fox was drafted in 2017 and his peak years (2021-present) fall squarely in the 2020s era. His All-Star selections and best seasons are occurring in the current decade.
26	Immanuel Quickleyplayer	92	Quickley was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball.
26	Bennedict Mathurinplayer	92	Mathurin was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. As a current player whose primary years are firmly in the 2020s, he scores in the 90-100 range for this decade's classification.
26	Franz Wagnerplayer	92	Wagner was drafted in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball's highest efficiency period.
26	Mikal Bridgesplayer	92	Bridges was drafted in 2018 and his entire prime has been in the 2020s era, with his best seasons from 2020-2024 including All-Defensive teams and career-high scoring averages.
26	Bones Hylandplayer	92	Hyland was drafted in 2021 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	De Anthony Meltonplayer	92	Melton was drafted in 2018 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years occurring from 2020-2024 during his time with Memphis and Philadelphia.
26	Anfernee Simonsplayer	92	Simons entered the NBA in 2018 and his peak years are occurring in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball.
26	Derrick Jones Jrplayer	92	Jones entered the NBA in 2016 and his primary years have been 2018-2024, with his peak performance coming in the 2020s era including his championship with Denver in 2023.
26	Jaden Iveyplayer	92	Ivey was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for current players in the highest efficiency era.
26	Nicolas Batumplayer	92	Batum played primarily in the 2010s and 2020s, the most statistically documented era in NBA history with advanced analytics, player tracking data, and comprehensive coverage of every aspect of performance.
26	Joel Embiidplayer	92	Embiid was drafted in 2014 but his prime years (2017-present) fall squarely in the 2020s era. His MVP season was 2023 and he remains at his peak in the current decade.
26	Darius Garlandplayer	92	Garland was drafted in 2019 and his prime years are occurring in the 2020s era. He made his All-Star debut in 2022 and is establishing himself as a key player in the current decade.
26	Josh Okogieplayer	92	Okogie was drafted in 2018 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Paolo Bancheroplayer	92	Banchero was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
26	OG Anunobyplayer	92	Anunoby was drafted in 2017 and his entire NBA career has been in the late 2010s and 2020s, with his prime years (2019-present) falling squarely in the 2020s era with 57.0% average TS%.
26	Tari Easonplayer	92	Eason was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Yuta Watanabeplayer	92	Watanabe's NBA career began in 2018 and his primary years have been 2018-2024, placing him firmly in the 2020s era with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics available.
26	Lauri Markkanenplayer	92	Markkanen was drafted in 2017 and his peak years (2022-present, including All-Star selection in 2023) have occurred in the 2020s era. His prime falls squarely in the 2020s decade with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency era.
26	Isaiah Stewartplayer	92	Stewart was drafted in 2020 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball's highest efficiency period.
26	Keegan Murrayplayer	92	Murray was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and league efficiency.
26	Coby Whiteplayer	92	White was drafted in 2019 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical tracking and efficiency metrics.
26	Jalen Brunsonplayer	92	Brunson was drafted in 2018 and his prime years are occurring in the 2020s, with his breakout All-Star season in 2023-24 and peak performance coming in the current decade.
26	Dillon Brooksplayer	92	Brooks entered the NBA in 2017 and his primary years have been 2018-2024, with his peak performance occurring in the early 2020s during his Memphis Grizzlies tenure, placing him firmly in the 2020s era.
26	Nikola Jokicplayer	92	Jokic's peak years (2019-2024) fall squarely in the 2020s era, with back-to-back MVPs in 2021-2022 and championship in 2023.
26	Grayson Allenplayer	92	Allen was drafted in 2018 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his primary years falling squarely in the current decade of highest league-wide efficiency.
26	Ja Morantplayer	92	Morant was drafted in 2019 and his peak years are firmly in the 2020s era. His breakout seasons and All-Star appearances all fall within the 2020s decade.
26	Caleb Martinplayer	92	Martin entered the NBA in 2019 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, including his breakout performances in Miami's 2022 and 2023 playoff runs.
26	Josh Hartplayer	92	Hart was drafted in 2017 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years occurring from 2020-2024 as he developed into a versatile role player.
26	Derrick Whiteplayer	92	White was drafted in 2017 and his peak years (2020-2024) as a key contributor for championship-contending teams fall squarely in the 2020s era. His best seasons have come with Boston from 2022-present, placing him in the highest efficiency era with 57.0% baseline TS%.
26	Leandro Bolmaroplayer	92	Bolmaro was drafted in 2020 and his NBA career has been entirely in the 2020s era (2021-present), placing him squarely in the highest era classification with 57.0% baseline TS%.
26	Jevon Carterplayer	92	Carter was drafted in 2018 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his primary years from 2020-present falling squarely in the modern high-efficiency era.
26	Bam Adebayoplayer	92	Adebayo entered the league in 2017 and his peak years (2019-present) fall squarely in the 2020s era. His All-Star selections and Finals appearances all occurred in the 2020s decade.
26	Rui Hachimuraplayer	92	Hachimura was drafted in 2019 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with peak years from 2020-present including his role in the Lakers' 2023 playoff run.
26	Amen Thompsonplayer	92	Thompson was drafted 4th overall in 2023 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era. His primary years fall squarely in the modern high-efficiency era with 57.0% average TS%.
26	Evan Mobleyplayer	92	Mobley was drafted in 2021 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era. His primary years fall squarely in the 2020s decade with era baseline TS% of 57.0%.
26	Isaiah Hartensteinplayer	92	Hartenstein entered the NBA in 2017 and his primary years as a rotation player have been 2020-2024, placing him firmly in the 2020s era with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency baseline of 57.0% TS%.
26	Jarrett Allenplayer	92	Allen was drafted in 2017 and his entire career and peak years have been in the 2020s era, making him a clear 2020s player with the highest era baseline TS% of 57.0%.
26	Tyrese Haliburtonplayer	92	Haliburton was drafted in 2020 and his peak years are occurring in the 2020s era. His prime falls squarely in the modern high-efficiency era with 57.0% average TS%.
26	Luguentz Dortplayer	92	Dort entered the NBA in 2019 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, making him a clear 2020s player with era baseline TS% of 57.0%.
26	Shaedon Sharpeplayer	92	Sharpe was drafted in 2022 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Jayson Tatumplayer	92	Tatum's prime years fall in the 2020s era, drafted in 2017 with peak performance from 2020-present including All-NBA selections and Finals appearances.
26	Dorian Finney-Smithplayer	92	Finney-Smith entered the NBA in 2016 and his entire prime has been in the 2020s era, with his best seasons coming from 2020-2024 as a key role player for Dallas and Brooklyn.
26	Devin Bookerplayer	92	Booker was drafted in 2015 and his peak years (2019-present) fall squarely in the 2020s era, including his Finals run in 2021 and All-NBA selections.
26	Ivica Zubacplayer	92	Zubac entered the NBA in 2016 but his primary years as a meaningful contributor have been 2020-2024 with the Clippers, placing him firmly in the 2020s era with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency baseline.
26	Georges Niangplayer	92	Niang entered the NBA in 2016 and his primary years have been 2018-2024, with the bulk of his career and peak performance falling squarely in the 2020s era. Era baseline TS%: 57.0%.
26	LaMelo Ballplayer	92	LaMelo entered the NBA in 2020 and his peak years are occurring in the 2020s era. Era baseline TS%: 57.0%.
26	Jaren Jackson Jrplayer	92	Jackson was drafted in 2018 and his prime years are occurring in the 2020s era. Era baseline TS%: 57.0%, representing the highest league-wide efficiency period.
26	Mitchell Robinsonplayer	92	Robinson was drafted in 2018 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years from 2019-2024 falling squarely in the modern high-efficiency era.
26	Matisse Thybulleplayer	92	Thybulle was drafted in 2019 and his entire NBA career has been in the 2020s era, placing him squarely in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Trae Youngplayer	92	Young entered the NBA in 2018 and his prime years are firmly in the 2020s era. He's a quintessential 2020s player with his three-point volume and style.
26	Kyle Guyplayer	92	Kyle Guy's NBA career began in 2019 and his primary professional years have been in the 2020s era, placing him in the 90-100 range for modern basketball with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
26	Luka Doncicplayer	92	Luka's prime years are firmly in the 2020s era (2019-present), with his peak performance occurring in the current decade. Era baseline TS%: 57.0%.
86	Royce O Nealeplayer	91	O'Neale entered the NBA in 2017 and his entire career has been in the 2020s era, with his peak years from 2020-2024 falling squarely in the modern high-efficiency era.
87	Jusuf Nurkićplayer	87	Nurkić entered the NBA in 2014 and his prime years have been 2017-2024, with the majority of his peak performance falling in the late 2010s and early 2020s. His best seasons came primarily in the 2010s decade, placing him in the 80-89 range for 2010s era classification.
87	Pascal Siakamplayer	87	Siakam's peak years (2018-2024) span the late 2010s and early 2020s, with his All-NBA seasons and championship run occurring from 2019-2023, placing him primarily in the transition between eras but leaning toward 2020s classification.
87	Domantas Sabonisplayer	87	Sabonis was drafted in 2016 and his peak years have been 2019-2024, with All-Star selections in 2021, 2023, and 2024, placing his prime firmly in the 2020s era with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics.
87	Fred VanVleetplayer	87	VanVleet entered the NBA in 2016 and his peak years (2019-2024) span the late 2010s into the 2020s, with the majority of his prime falling in the transition period between eras, placing him in the upper 2010s range.
87	Jakob Poeltlplayer	87	Poeltl was drafted in 2016 and his peak years have been in the late 2010s through 2020s, with the majority of his prime performance occurring in the 2020s era with Toronto and San Antonio.
87	Cameron Payneplayer	87	Payne was drafted in 2015 and his primary years have been in the late 2010s through 2020s, with his most notable contributions coming during the Suns' 2021 Finals run and beyond, placing him in the 2010s-2020s transition era.
87	Giannis Antetokounmpoplayer	87	Giannis entered the NBA in 2013 and his peak years (2019-2021 MVPs, 2021 championship) fall primarily in the late 2010s with extension into early 2020s. His prime straddles both decades but the bulk falls in the 2010s era.
87	Luke Kennardplayer	87	Kennard was drafted in 2017 and his prime years have been 2019-2024, with the majority of his peak performance falling in the early 2020s era despite starting his career in the late 2010s.
87	Christian Woodplayer	87	Wood's peak years were primarily 2020-2023 with Houston and Dallas, placing him in the 2020s era with the highest statistical documentation and efficiency metrics in NBA history.
96	Kevon Looneyplayer	86	Looney was drafted in 2015 and his primary years have been 2017-2024, with his peak contributions coming during the Warriors' 2022 championship run and beyond, placing him firmly in the 2010s-2020s transition with more weight toward the 2020s.
96	Tyus Jonesplayer	86	Jones was drafted in 2015 and his primary years have been 2015-2024, with the majority of his career and development occurring in the late 2010s and early 2020s. His peak performance years fall primarily in the 2010s era with extension into the 2020s.
98	Dennis Schröderplayer	85	Schröder entered the NBA in 2013 and his peak years (2017-2024) fall primarily in the late 2010s and early 2020s, with the majority of his prime occurring in the 2010s era.
98	Josh Richardsonplayer	85	Richardson was drafted in 2015 and his peak years (2017-2021) fell primarily in the late 2010s, placing him in the 2010s era with baseline TS% of 54.5%.
98	Jaylen Brownplayer	85	Brown's prime years fall primarily in the late 2010s and early 2020s, with his peak performance and Finals MVP coming in the 2020s era.