In all the scoring categories of Fantasy Basketball, a number is calculated which shows the average total in that category. If the player has the exact same average category score, then his rating for the category will be 0.00. The number will represent the players, who are above and below that average.

If the rating is positive then the player will be considered as above average fantasy player and if negative then below average in that particular category. To get the grand total player rating and the players rank, all ratings are added.

Ways to use Player Rater as Tool

Overall Value - The rater is a helpful instrument when looking at the long-term outlook of your team and trying to get the most valuable players.

Turnovers - The rater doesn't include turnovers, so it's better to temper the overall rating individually. Also, the best way is to use it on a category to category basis for better results.

Percentage Impact - The rater is superior to all other ranking systems, most of which count percentages as a total number rather than a ratio with those numerator and denominator things.

Pay attention to the denominator, and you can become the dominator.

Monitor latest trends - The rater monitors all the latest trends. The rater will tell you who's been best for the past 15 days overall, as well as in specific categories.

Addressing needs: This tactic is simpler than looking at aggregate stats, because it's not always clear how much of an effect adding 1.4 steals per game will have on your standings.
But if you see how much a guy with that many steals helps you over someone at league average, then you get a better idea of how making a trade or waiver-wire addition for a specific need will actually help your team.

However, ESPN Player Rater is a really helpful tool to find the best player in Fantasy Basketball.