Versatility Index

Measures how well-rounded a player is across all statistical categories on a 0-100 scale. Lower standard deviation of normalized stats = higher versatility.

Formula

100 - (Standard Deviation of Normalized Stats x 50). Normalized: PPG/30, RPG/10, APG/10, SPG/2, BPG/2

Scoringcareer_scoring_volume (15%)

Reboundingcareer_rebounding (15%)

Playmakingcareer_playmaking (15%)

Stealscareer_steals (15%)

Blockscareer_blocks (15%)

3PT Shootingcareer_3pt_shooting (10%)

Free Throw %career_ft_pct (5%)

All-Defensive Teamsall_defensive_team (10%)

Grade Scale

A+

A-

B+

B-

C+

Benchmarks

LeBron James74.9

Hakeem Olajuwon73.2

Michael Jordan71.5

Giannis Antetokounmpo69.9

Shaquille O'Neal53.7

Data Sources

Basketball-Reference.comNBA.com/stats

Grade Interpretations

A+

Elite all-around player. LeBron-type versatility with no statistical weaknesses.

Highly versatile. Strong contributor across multiple categories with excellent balance.

A-

Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.

B+

Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.

Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.

B-

Specialist. Dominant in 1-2 areas but limited in others.

Versatility Index Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Grade	Interpretation
	LeBron Jamesperson	74.9	A-	Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.
	Hakeem Olajuwonperson	73.2	A-	Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.
	Larry Birdperson	73.0	A-	Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.
4	Michael Jordanperson	71.5	A-	Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.
5	Joel Embiidperson	70.7	A-	Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.
6	Kevin Garnettperson	70.7	A-	Well-rounded player. Solid contributions in 3-4 major statistical areas.
7	Giannis Antetokounmpoperson	69.9	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
8	David Robinsonperson	69.5	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
9	Victor Wembanyamaperson	69.1	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
10	Anthony Davisperson	68.2	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
11	Scottie Pippenperson	68.2	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
12	Chris Paulperson	67.7	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
13	Nikola Jokicperson	67.5	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
14	Andrei Kirilenkoperson	66.6	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
15	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarperson	66.6	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
16	Jason Kiddperson	66.4	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
17	Kawhi Leonardperson	66.1	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
18	Kobe Bryantperson	65.3	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
19	Clyde Drexlerperson	65.0	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
20	Draymond Greenperson	64.8	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
21	Gary Paytonperson	64.1	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
22	Dwyane Wadeperson	64.0	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
23	Chris Webberperson	63.9	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
24	Paul Georgeperson	63.8	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
25	Shawn Marionperson	63.5	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
26	Russell Westbrookperson	63.4	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
27	Jimmy Butlerperson	63.2	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
28	John Stocktonperson	63.0	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
29	Marc Gasolperson	62.8	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
30	Karl Maloneperson	62.8	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
31	James Hardenperson	62.4	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
32	Arvydas Sabonisperson	62.0	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
33	Julius Ervingperson	61.5	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
34	Bam Adebayoperson	61.2	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
35	Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderperson	61.0	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
36	Tim Duncanperson	61.0	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
37	Kevin Durantperson	60.7	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
38	DeMarcus Cousinsperson	60.5	B+	Above-average versatility. Clear strengths with some secondary skills.
39	Dennis Johnsonperson	59.7	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
40	Luka Doncicperson	59.7	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
41	Alvin Robertsonperson	59.7	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
42	LaMelo Ballperson	59.6	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
43	Magic Johnsonperson	59.5	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
44	Walt Frazierperson	59.2	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
45	Bill Waltonperson	58.3	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
46	Evan Mobleyperson	58.3	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
47	Isiah Thomasperson	58.0	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
48	Rasheed Wallaceperson	58.0	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
49	Sidney Moncriefperson	57.9	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.
50	Dirk Nowitzkiperson	57.7	B	Moderate versatility. Focused on 2-3 stat categories.