Historical player mode
Frequently asked questions
What the archived source data means—and what it does not mean.
Questions
Is Build A Hooper an official NBA game?
Independent & unofficial. Build A Hooper is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by the NBA, any NBA team, the NBPA, NBA 2K, Take-Two Interactive, or any player. Historical NBA inputs are used through the 2021–22 season; all ratings, fit labels, archetypes, and season outcomes are original site-created assessments and fictional simulation.
Are these current NBA ratings or rosters?
No. The archive ends with the 2021–22 NBA season. Players who entered the league later may be absent, and older values must not be read as current ability.
Which parts come from third parties?
Approved textual identities and limited biographical facts come from pinned Wikidata records. Historical performance inputs come from a pinned FiveThirtyEight RAPTOR snapshot. Join identifiers used to reconcile records remain internal and are not display fields.
Which parts does Build A Hooper create?
DNA contribution bands, fit, strengths, trade-offs, archetype labels, and game mappings are original, versioned editorial assessments. They are not official measurements or professional scouting conclusions.
Is the fictional season a prediction?
No. Season ranges, scenario calls, and outcome labels are fictional entertainment simulation output with deliberately wide variance. They do not predict real players, teams, games, or seasons.
Is Build A Hooper affiliated with the NBA or its teams?
No. Build A Hooper is independent and unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by the NBA, any NBA team, any player, FiveThirtyEight, Wikidata, or the Wikimedia Foundation.
How can I request a correction or raise a rights concern?
Email support@buildahooper.dev. A source, identity, correction, or rights concern may cause an affected record to be suspended while it is reviewed.