All Ratings
RHI

Roster Harmony Index

Evaluates the best roster constructions in NBA history based on positional balance, skill complementarity, role clarity, and stylistic fit. Rates how well a franchise's greatest teams fit together as a unit.

Formula

(Positional Balance x 25) + (Skill Complementarity x 25) + (Role Clarity x 25) + (Stylistic Fit x 25)

Positional Balanceteam_positional_balance (25%)
Skill Complementarityteam_skill_complementarity (30%)
Role Clarityteam_role_clarity (25%)
Stylistic Fitteam_stylistic_fit (20%)

Grade Scale

A+
90
A
86
A-
82
B+
78
B
73
B-
67
C+
60
C
0

Benchmarks

San Antonio Spurs (2014)93.7
Boston Celtics (1986)91.4
Golden State Warriors (2017)88.9
Chicago Bulls (1996)87.8
Los Angeles Lakers (1987)87.6
Denver Nuggets (2023)87.5
Data Sources
Basketball-Reference.comNBA.com/statsSpotrac.com

Grade Interpretations

A+

Exceptional roster harmony reflecting historically great team chemistry and player complementarity.

A

Elite roster harmony with outstanding player fit across all lineup combinations.

A-

Strong roster harmony with well-constructed rotation and complementary skill sets.

B+

Above-average roster harmony with good overall fit and few glaring roster gaps.

B

Solid roster harmony reflecting competent roster construction with some areas for improvement.

B-

Moderate roster harmony with noticeable fit issues in certain lineup combinations.

C+

Below-average roster harmony reflecting significant roster construction challenges.

C

Poor roster harmony with major fit issues impacting team performance.

Roster Harmony Index Leaderboard

#EntityScoreGrade
San Antonio Spurs(2014)organization93.7
A+
Boston Celtics(1986)organization91.4
A+
Golden State Warriors(2017)organization88.9
A
4Chicago Bulls(1996)organization87.8
A
5Los Angeles Lakers(1987)organization87.6
A
6Denver Nuggets(2023)organization87.5
A
7Sacramento Kings(2002)organization83.4
A-
8Toronto Raptors(2019)organization83.2
A-
9Utah Jazz(1997)organization82.5
A-
10Dallas Mavericks(2011)organization81.0
B+
11Miami Heat(2013)organization80.4
B+
12Milwaukee Bucks(2021)organization79.7
B+
13Detroit Pistons(2004)organization78.7
B+
14Phoenix Suns(1993)organization78.5
B+
15Memphis Grizzlies(2013)organization77.9
B
16Portland Trail Blazers(1977)organization77.8
B
17Orlando Magic(2009)organization74.4
B
18Indiana Pacers(2012)organization74.1
B
19Cleveland Cavaliers(2006)organization73.4
B
20Oklahoma City Thunder(2023)organization72.8
B-
21Atlanta Hawks(2015)organization71.8
B-
22Washington Wizards(2001)organization70.2
B-
23Los Angeles Clippersorganization68.5
B-
24Brooklyn Nets(2021)organization67.5
B-
25Houston Rockets(1994)organization63.4
C+
26Minnesota Timberwolves(2004)organization62.8
C+
27Philadelphia 76ers(1983)organization59.6
C
28New York Knicksorganization57.0
C
29New Orleans Pelicans(2006)organization54.4
C
30Charlotte Hornets(2005)organization48.4
C