Nba

Get Player

get_player

Read-onlyIdempotent

Direct lookup of a single NBA player by BallDontLie ID. ⚠️ TIER-GATED: the /players/{id} endpoint requires the ALL-STAR tier ($9.99/mo) or higher; free-tier _apiKey gets a 403 with "No approval received". search_players covers the same player metadata (name/position/height/weight/team) on the free tier, so prefer that unless you already have a paid BallDontLie key.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	BallDontLie player ID
`_apiKey`	Yes	BallDontLie API key

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`id`	Yes	Player ID
`name`	Yes	Full name (first + last)
`team`	Yes	Current team information
`height`	Yes	Player height
`weight`	Yes	Player weight
`college`	Yes	College attended
`country`	Yes	Country of origin
`position`	Yes	Player position
`draft_year`	Yes	Year drafted
`draft_round`	Yes	Draft round
`draft_number`	Yes	Draft pick number
`jersey_number`	Yes	Jersey number

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

Changed2 schema fields changedMay 24, 2026

addedInput schema / examples

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "_apiKey": "your-nba-api-key",
+    "id": 114
+  }
+]

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "college": {
+      "description": "College attended",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "country": {
+      "description": "Country of origin",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "draft_number": {
+      "description": "Draft pick number",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "draft_round": {
+      "description": "Draft round",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "draft_year": {
+      "description": "Year drafted",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "height": {
+      "description": "Player height",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "description": "Player ID",
+      "type": "number"
+    },
+    "jersey_number": {
+      "description": "Jersey number",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "description": "Full name (first + last)",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "position": {
+      "description": "Player position",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "team": {
+      "description": "Current team information",
+      "properties": {
+        "abbreviation": {
+          "description": "Team abbreviation",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "city": {
+          "description": "Team city",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "conference": {
+          "description": "Conference (East/West)",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "division": {
+          "description": "Division name",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "full_name": {
+          "description": "Full team name",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "description": "Team ID",
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "name": {
+          "description": "Team name",
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": [
+        "object",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "weight": {
+      "description": "Player weight",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "name",
+    "position",
+    "height",
+    "weight",
+    "jersey_number",
+    "college",
+    "country",
+    "draft_year",
+    "draft_round",
+    "draft_number",
+    "team"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

Changed2 schema fields changedMay 13, 2026

removedInput schema / examples

Removed value: -[
-  {
-    "_apiKey": "your-nba-api-key",
-    "id": 114
-  }
-]

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -{
-  "properties": {
-    "college": {
-      "description": "College attended",
-      "type": [
-        "string",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "country": {
-      "description": "Country of origin",
-      "type": [
-        "string",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "draft_number": {
-      "description": "Draft pick number",
-      "type": [
-        "number",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "draft_round": {
-      "description": "Draft round",
-      "type": [
-        "number",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "draft_year": {
-      "description": "Year drafted",
-      "type": [
-        "number",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "height": {
-      "description": "Player height",
-      "type": [
-        "string",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "id": {
-      "description": "Player ID",
-      "type": "number"
-    },
-    "jersey_number": {
-      "description": "Jersey number",
-      "type": [
-        "string",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "name": {
-      "description": "Full name (first + last)",
-      "type": "string"
-    },
-    "position": {
-      "description": "Player position",
-      "type": [
-        "string",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "team": {
-      "description": "Current team information",
-      "properties": {
-        "abbreviation": {
-          "description": "Team abbreviation",
-          "type": "string"
-        },
-        "city": {
-          "description": "Team city",
-          "type": "string"
-        },
-        "conference": {
-          "description": "Conference (East/West)",
-          "type": "string"
-        },
-        "division": {
-          "description": "Division name",
-          "type": "string"
-        },
-        "full_name": {
-          "description": "Full team name",
-          "type": "string"
-        },
-        "id": {
-          "description": "Team ID",
-          "type": "number"
-        },
-        "name": {
-          "description": "Team name",
-          "type": "string"
-        }
-      },
-      "type": [
-        "object",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    },
-    "weight": {
-      "description": "Player weight",
-      "type": [
-        "string",
-        "null"
-      ]
-    }
-  },
-  "required": [
-    "id",
-    "name",
-    "position",
-    "height",
-    "weight",
-    "jersey_number",
-    "college",
-    "country",
-    "draft_year",
-    "draft_round",
-    "draft_number",
-    "team"
-  ],
-  "type": "object"
-}New value: +null

Changed1 schema field changedMay 8, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "college": {
+      "description": "College attended",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "country": {
+      "description": "Country of origin",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "draft_number": {
+      "description": "Draft pick number",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "draft_round": {
+      "description": "Draft round",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "draft_year": {
+      "description": "Year drafted",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "height": {
+      "description": "Player height",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "description": "Player ID",
+      "type": "number"
+    },
+    "jersey_number": {
+      "description": "Jersey number",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "description": "Full name (first + last)",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "position": {
+      "description": "Player position",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "team": {
+      "description": "Current team information",
+      "properties": {
+        "abbreviation": {
+          "description": "Team abbreviation",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "city": {
+          "description": "Team city",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "conference": {
+          "description": "Conference (East/West)",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "division": {
+          "description": "Division name",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "full_name": {
+          "description": "Full team name",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "description": "Team ID",
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "name": {
+          "description": "Team name",
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": [
+        "object",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "weight": {
+      "description": "Player weight",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "name",
+    "position",
+    "height",
+    "weight",
+    "jersey_number",
+    "college",
+    "country",
+    "draft_year",
+    "draft_round",
+    "draft_number",
+    "team"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

Changed1 schema field changedMay 6, 2026

addedInput schema / examples

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "_apiKey": "your-nba-api-key",
+    "id": 114
+  }
+]

Changed2 schema fields changedApr 27, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / _apiKey

Added value: +{
+  "description": "BallDontLie API key",
+  "type": "string"
+}

changedInput schema / required

Previous value: -[
-  "id"
-]New value: +[
+  "id",
+  "_apiKey"
+]

First observedApr 22, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc. Description adds the critical tier restriction (403 response) and that metadata content overlaps with search_players. No contradictions.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, no filler. First sentence states purpose, second provides usage guidance, tier warning, and alternative. Every word earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given tool simplicity (single lookup by ID), presence of output schema, and annotation coverage, the description covers purpose, usage, and constraints. No significant gaps.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for both parameters. Description doesn't add much beyond relabeling 'id' as 'BallDontLie player ID' and 'apiKey' as API key, which matches schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states 'direct lookup of a single NBA player by BallDontLie ID'—specific verb, resource, and identifier. Distinguishes from sibling search_players which serves a different use case.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly advises when to use this tool vs search_players: prefer search_players on free tier unless paid key is available. Also warns about tier-gated endpoint with specific error code.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.5/5.0

Disambiguation2/5

Many tools serve overlapping purposes: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research all provide factual lookups with similar boundaries. NBA-specific tools are mixed with generic Pipeworx utilities, making it hard for an agent to distinguish when to use which.

Naming Consistency2/5

Tool names mix conventions: snake_case (ai_visibility_check), camelCase (generate_llms_txt), and inconsistent verb usage (ask_pipeworx vs. search_players). No clear pattern emerges across the set.

Tool Count2/5

With 34 tools, the server is overpopulated, especially given its 'Nba' focus. Many tools (e.g., remember, forget, list_subscriptions) are generic utilities unrelated to NBA data, inflating the count beyond a coherent scope.

Completeness2/5

For an NBA server, tools are severely incomplete: missing player stats, team stats, season standings, and live game details. While the Pipeworx data tools are extensive, they diverge from the server's apparent purpose, leaving clear gaps.

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