Post Scorer
High-usage big who runs the offense through the post — touches, passes, fouls drawn.
Signature
Elite usage for a big, elevated mid-range FGA, strong FT volume, and real playmaking (assists for a 5).
Usage Rate
25%+
Key Metrics
Mid-range: 25%+, FTR: 5+ FTA per 36
When this player is OUT, opportunity goes to:
Stretch Bigs (minutes), Primary Ball Handler (usage), Slashing Wings (paint scoring)
This archetype benefits when these are OUT:
Other Post Scorers, Primary Ball Handler (usage when guard-dominant team loses ball handler)
Stat Fingerprint
Usage%
25%+
Mid-range FGA%
25%+
FTA per 36
5+
Assist%
18%+
Post-up Possessions
Top 15 in NBA
How to bet them
Target points, rebounds, and PRA overs — they have three stable stat sources (scoring, boards, playmaking). Jokić and Sabonis: assists overs are the strongest play — their passing is elite. Target FT overs in games with contact-heavy refs. When the team's primary perimeter scorer is out (Embiid without Maxey, AD without LeBron), usage climbs to 32%+ and every over is live.
Where they fail
Mobile, physical doubles (Boston with Horford + a wing, OKC with Holmgren + Dort) force them into turnovers and disrupt the post rhythm. Short rest kills their bounce — check B2B status, especially for Embiid. When the secondary scorer has a hot game, usage drops 3–4% and counting stats compress even though efficiency looks good.