Nikola Kojic
BChicago Jailbirds · Versatile Big / Mobile Big
Kruševac, Serbia
Rugged shot-blocking forward
A rotation center averaging 7.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 0.8 APG. Excels in post defense (16 rating, 73rd pctl) and rim protection (16 rating, 73rd pctl). Limited by gravity (1 rating, 0th pctl) and help defense (8 rating, 5th pctl).
46
Impact
3
CA
4
PA
19
Age
$3.0M
Strengths & Weaknesses (Win Model)
Strengths
Offensive Rebounding 15 (coef=0.0145)
Pick & Roll Execution 14 (coef=0.0152)
Rim Protection 16 (coef=0.0122)
Isolation Execution 15 (coef=0.0096)
Foul Drawing 15 (coef=0.0080)
Weaknesses
Help Defense 8 (coef=0.0134)
3PT Shooting 13 (coef=0.0122)
Athleticism 9 (coef=-0.0111)
Endurance 6 (coef=0.0092)
Shoot Off Dribble 2 (coef=0.0071)
Play Style
Driving Frequency
19%
Roll : Pop
96:4
Catch & Shoot : Pull-Up
18:82
Corner 3 : Above the Break
7:93
Positional Fit
Guard
0%
Wing
0%
Big
60%
Player Impact Breakdown
Average score driven by modest on-court impact (EPM).
46
/ 100
#379 of 503
On-Court Impact (EPM) — 60% weight
-0.35z
EPM -0.94 (Off +0.50, Def -1.45)
Win-Model Ratings — 25% weight
-0.46z
Ridge coefficient score: -0.0158
Hidden Intangibles — 15% weight
+0.27z
WS/48 residual: +0.0131 (actual vs predicted from ratings)
Offense
48
#336
Defense
43
#437
Confidence
93%
1371 min
Tendencies
Salary
$3.0M
Years Left
3
Expiry
End of 2051
Option
Team Option
Status
Rotation
Trade Value
0.406
Contract Breakdown
| Season | Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2050-51 | $2,950,000 | |
| 2051-52 | $2,950,000 | Team Option |
| Total Owed | $5,900,000 |
Win Model Development
WM Score
2.315
Expected WM
2.246
Dev Residual
+0.0685
Peak Age
33
Peak WM
2.826
PA Tier
High
Upside Gap
1
Dev Status
Ahead of Curve
Win Model Score = sum(rating * Ridge coefficient). Measures predicted win contribution from ratings — unbiased across positions.
Win Model Trajectory
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Predicted Archetype
Offensive
Defensive