F · 8 seasons · 1985-86 – 1995-96
Bob Thornton is the extreme version of a specialist. +7.4 of roto value came from turnovers, yet his career total is only -33.2. 1987-88 was the high-water mark, worth -3.7, 270th that season and 19336th of 24,555 player-seasons on record. Career value accumulated in turnovers (+7.4), and drained away in points (-7.6), steals (-7.2) and assists (-6.3).
| Season ↑ | Tm | GP | Z | Szn | All-Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-86 | NYK | 71 | -4.51 | #311 | #23,010 |
| 1986-87 | NYK | 33 | -4.04 | #302 | #20,609 |
| 1987-88★ | PHL | 48 | -3.70 | #270 | #19,336 |
| 1988-89 | PHL | 54 | -4.36 | #344 | #22,358 |
| 1989-90 | PHL | 56 | -3.85 | #305 | #19,809 |
| 1990-91 | MIN | 12 | -4.18 | #367 | #21,344 |
| 1991-92 | UTH | 2 | -4.23 | #365 | #21,586 |
| 1995-96 | WAS | 7 | -4.33 | #410 | #22,158 |
★ Best season by Z (season totals)