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)
Grade Scale
Benchmarks
Grade Interpretations
All-time great roster construction. Players fit together perfectly with no redundancy.
Elite roster harmony. Championship-caliber complementary talent across all positions.
Excellent roster fit. Strong complementary pieces around star talent.
Good roster construction. Solid role clarity with some gaps in complementarity.
Average franchise roster building. Talented players but fit issues historically.
Below-average roster construction. History of mismatched talent or poor role definition.
Roster Harmony Index Leaderboard
| # | Entity | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs(2014)organization | 93.7 | A+ | |
| Boston Celtics(1986)organization | 91.4 | A+ | |
| Golden State Warriors(2017)organization | 88.9 | A | |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls(1996)organization | 87.8 | A |
| 5 | Los Angeles Lakers(1987)organization | 87.6 | A |
| 6 | Denver Nuggets(2023)organization | 87.5 | A |
| 7 | Sacramento Kings(2002)organization | 83.4 | A |
| 8 | Toronto Raptors(2019)organization | 83.2 | A |
| 9 | Utah Jazz(1997)organization | 82.5 | A |
| 10 | Dallas Mavericks(2011)organization | 81.0 | A |
| 11 | Miami Heat(2013)organization | 80.4 | A |
| 12 | Milwaukee Bucks(2021)organization | 79.7 | A- |
| 13 | Detroit Pistons(2004)organization | 78.7 | A- |
| 14 | Phoenix Suns(1993)organization | 78.5 | A- |
| 15 | Memphis Grizzlies(2013)organization | 77.9 | A- |
| 16 | Portland Trail Blazers(1977)organization | 77.8 | A- |
| 17 | Orlando Magic(2009)organization | 74.4 | A- |
| 18 | Indiana Pacers(2012)organization | 74.1 | A- |
| 19 | Cleveland Cavaliers(2006)organization | 73.4 | A- |
| 20 | Oklahoma City Thunder(2023)organization | 72.8 | A- |
| 21 | Atlanta Hawks(2015)organization | 71.8 | A- |
| 22 | Washington Wizards(2001)organization | 70.2 | A- |
| 23 | Los Angeles Clippersorganization | 68.5 | B+ |
| 24 | Brooklyn Nets(2021)organization | 67.5 | B+ |
| 25 | Houston Rockets(1994)organization | 63.4 | B+ |
| 26 | Minnesota Timberwolves(2004)organization | 62.8 | B+ |
| 27 | Philadelphia 76ers(1983)organization | 59.6 | B |
| 28 | New York Knicksorganization | 57.0 | B |
| 29 | New Orleans Pelicans(2006)organization | 54.4 | B |
| 30 | Charlotte Hornets(2005)organization | 48.4 | B- |