The number in the picture are correct. Even though Andrew Wiggins has been in the league for less time, he has managed to score more total points than Kawhi Leonard. Initially this surprised me because both players have similar skill sets and athleticism. I then recalled that Kawhi Leonard has missed a significant number of games because of serious injuries, so the scoring totals make sense.
During his career Kawhi Leonard has received more accollades, and he has won one more championship as a professional. On the other hand, Andrew Wiggins has been MORE DURABLE, and has played in more games. In addition, Kawahi Leonard was selected as a Top 75 player All-time, but both players have similar numbers. Ironically, a casual glance at them both does not show a clear advantage for either player.
KAWHI LEONARD: 576 games - 19.2 ppg - 6.4 rpg - 2.9 apg - 49.4 FG% - 38.4 3-point % - 1.6 spg - 0.8 bpg - 1.6 TOV
ANDREW WIGGINS: 598 games - 19.3 ppg - 4.4 rpg - 2.3 apg - 44.8 FG% - 35.0 3-point % - 1.0 spg - 0.7 bpg - 2.0 TOV
Therefore, in order to actually determine which player has shown the greater value the Player Valuation Numeric was utilized. The Player Valuation Numeric (PVN) is "objective", it uses each player's own production, AND it takes into account superior accomplishments such as championships won. No player is given more "credit" than they actually deserve.
With that being said here are the results. Kawhi Leonard has a PVN score of 35.5 which is a solid score. Alternately, Andrew Wiggins has a 29.7 PVN score which is also solid. With redpect to the PVN scoresall difference of 1.5 points or more is a clear victory. Therefore Kawhi Leonard has been more valuable and the 5.0 point advantage took him into an elite category. Be advised, these scores are always subject to change depending on how they finizh their careers.
* Player value can now be calculate objectively and accurately. In fact, it is so easy to that even a 5th grader can do it. For more information click the link below.
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