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Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) is a basketball statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals are worth more than two-point field goals. It provides a more accurate measure of a player's shooting efficiency.
The calculator uses the eFG% formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula gives 50% more credit for made three-pointers since they're worth 50% more points than two-pointers.
Details: eFG% is a crucial advanced metric in basketball analytics as it better represents a player's scoring efficiency than traditional FG%. It's particularly useful for comparing players with different three-point shooting tendencies.
Tips: Enter the number of field goals made, three-point field goals made, and total field goal attempts from a game or season. All values must be non-negative integers, and FGA must be greater than zero.
Q1: Why use eFG% instead of regular FG%?
A: eFG% accounts for the extra value of three-pointers, giving a more complete picture of shooting efficiency, especially for players who take many threes.
Q2: What's a good eFG% in the NBA?
A: The league average is typically around 52-54%. Elite shooters often have eFG% above 55%, while below 50% is generally considered poor.
Q3: How does eFG% differ from true shooting percentage (TS%)?
A: While eFG% considers field goals only, TS% also incorporates free throws, providing an even more complete efficiency measure.
Q4: Can eFG% be higher than 100%?
A: No, the maximum possible eFG% is 100%, achieved when a player makes all field goal attempts and at least some are three-pointers.
Q5: Do all NBA teams use eFG%?
A: Yes, eFG% is now a standard metric used by all NBA teams for player evaluation and game strategy.