THE TRUTH THE BOX SCORE HIDES
33.9% of all NBA minutes are played by negative-impact players. Here's who's creating real value — and who isn't.
HIDDEN GEMS BY POSITION
Impact far exceeds what their PPG predicts. Separated by position to prevent center dominance.
Guards
1
Dyson Danielsone-year
ATL
11.5 PPG
+7.4
+5.8
2
Ausar Thompsonone-year
DET
9.6 PPG
+5.6
+5.8
3
Jordan Goodwinone-year
PHX
8.8 PPG
+2.7
+3.9
4
John Koncharone-year
UTA
4.4 PPG
-1.8
+3.6
5
Josh Hartone-year
NYK
11.6 PPG
+5.1
+3.4
6
Cason Wallacesustained
OKC
8.6 PPG
+2.1
+3.4
7
Mikal Bridgessustained
NYK
14.2 PPG
+7.6
+3.3
8
Justin Champagniesustained
WAS
8.7 PPG
+1.5
+2.7
9
Chaney Johnsonone-year
BKN
8.2 PPG
+0.6
+2.4
10
Matisse Thybullesustained
POR
5.3 PPG
-2.4
+2.2
Forwards
1
Moussa Diabatéone-year
CHA
7.8 PPG
+6.5
+8.6
2
Precious Achiuwaone-year
SAC
10.1 PPG
+3.9
+3.7
3
Bobby Portisone-year
MIL
13.7 PPG
+6.8
+3.1
4
Oscar Tshiebweone-year
UTA
7.8 PPG
+0.9
+3.0
5
Collin Murray-Boylessustained
TOR
9.1 PPG
+2.0
+2.8
6
Daniel Gaffordone-year
DAL
9.5 PPG
+2.1
+2.6
7
Jeremiah Robinson-Earlone-year
DAL
4.6 PPG
-2.7
+2.6
8
Sandro Mamukelashvilisustained
TOR
10.7 PPG
+3.3
+2.6
9
Domantas Sabonissustained
SAC
15.8 PPG
+8.4
+2.5
10
Julian Champagniesustained
SAS
11.1 PPG
+3.7
+2.5
Centers
1
Rudy Gobertsustained
MIN
10.5 PPG
+11.5
+10.9
2
Donovan Clingansustained
POR
11.7 PPG
+11.6
+9.8
3
Mitchell Robinsonsustained
NYK
5.5 PPG
+3.6
+8.1
4
Jarrett Allensustained
CLE
14.7 PPG
+11.7
+7.0
5
Mark Williamsone-year
PHX
11.5 PPG
+8.5
+6.9
6
Deandre Aytonone-year
LAL
12.2 PPG
+9.1
+6.8
7
Kel'el Waresustained
MIA
11.1 PPG
+7.9
+6.8
8
Steven Adamsone-year
OKC
6.0 PPG
+2.8
+6.7
9
Robert Williams IIIone-year
POR
6.9 PPG
+3.6
+6.7
10
Neemias Quetaone-year
BOS
10.1 PPG
+6.5
+6.3