Hoopfiles Rating

Composite player evaluation combining statistical production with championship pedigree and individual accolades. Emphasizes playmaking (APG weighted 1.5x) and postseason success.

Formula

(PPG x 1.0) + (RPG x 1.2) + (APG x 1.5) + (FG% x 50) + (Championships x 10) + (MVPs x 15) + (All-NBA 1st x 2)

Scoring Volumecareer_scoring_volume (12%)

FG Efficiencycareer_fg_efficiency (6%)

Reboundingcareer_rebounding (8%)

Playmakingcareer_playmaking (8%)

Stealscareer_steals (4%)

Blockscareer_blocks (4%)

All-Defensive Teamsall_defensive_team (6%)

DPOY Awardsdpoy_awards (4%)

Championshipschampionships (14%)

MVP Awardsmvp_awards (12%)

All-NBA First Teamall_nba_first_team (8%)

Finals Appearancesfinals_appearances_player (6%)

PERcareer_per (4%)

VORPcareer_vorp (4%)

Grade Scale

A+

A-

B+

B-

C+

Benchmarks

Michael Jordan87.2

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar86.8

LeBron James86.5

Tim Duncan78.5

Kobe Bryant75

Data Sources

Basketball-Reference.comNBA.com/stats

Grade Interpretations

A+

Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.

Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.

A-

Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.

B+

Strong composite rating reflecting significant career production, star-level seasons, and meaningful recognition.

Above-average composite rating reflecting notable NBA career contributions and consistent production.

B-

Solid composite rating reflecting a productive NBA career with meaningful contributions. Pre-1974 players may appear lower due to untracked stats (steals, blocks).

C+

Moderate composite rating reflecting a respectable NBA career with useful role-player contributions.

Baseline composite rating reflecting limited statistical production or a shorter career arc.

Hoopfiles Rating Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Grade	Interpretation
	Michael Jordanperson	87.2	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarperson	86.8	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
	LeBron Jamesperson	86.5	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
4	Wilt Chamberlainperson	80.4	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
5	Larry Birdperson	79.8	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
6	Tim Duncanperson	78.5	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
7	Hakeem Olajuwonperson	78.3	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
8	David Robinsonperson	75.3	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
9	Kobe Bryantperson	75.0	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
10	Bill Russellperson	74.8	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
11	Shaquille O'Nealperson	74.4	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
12	Magic Johnsonperson	73.6	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
13	Scottie Pippenperson	72.8	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
14	Giannis Antetokounmpoperson	72.4	A+	Historic-tier composite rating placing among the greatest players ever evaluated. Reserved for generational talents with dominant production and elite accolades.
15	Kevin Garnettperson	71.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
16	Moses Maloneperson	70.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
17	Dwyane Wadeperson	69.8	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
18	Oscar Robertsonperson	69.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
19	Bob Pettitperson	69.2	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
20	Jerry Westperson	69.1	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
21	Kawhi Leonardperson	68.9	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
22	Karl Maloneperson	68.8	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
23	Stephen Curryperson	68.5	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
24	Julius Ervingperson	67.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
25	Nikola Jokicperson	67.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
26	Kevin Durantperson	66.5	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
27	Dave Cowensperson	66.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
28	Bob Cousyperson	65.3	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
29	Willis Reedperson	65.0	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
30	Anthony Davisperson	64.7	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
31	Walt Frazierperson	64.6	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
32	Bill Waltonperson	64.2	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
33	Dwight Howardperson	63.4	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
34	John Havlicekperson	63.4	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
35	Joel Embiidperson	62.9	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
36	Chris Paulperson	62.9	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
37	Isiah Thomasperson	62.7	A	Elite composite rating reflecting franchise-defining production, multiple All-NBA selections, and major career milestones.
38	Kevin McHaleperson	61.8	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
39	Dirk Nowitzkiperson	61.2	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
40	Charles Barkleyperson	61.0	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
41	Clyde Drexlerperson	60.4	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
42	Gary Paytonperson	60.2	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
43	Draymond Greenperson	59.9	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
44	Elgin Baylorperson	59.4	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
45	Bob McAdooperson	59.3	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
46	Patrick Ewingperson	59.1	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
47	Rick Barryperson	59.1	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
48	Alonzo Mourningperson	58.6	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
49	Jimmy Butlerperson	57.5	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.
50	Jason Kiddperson	57.5	A-	Outstanding composite rating reflecting sustained All-Star-level excellence across multiple seasons.