True Shooting Percentage (TS%) Calculator
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Historical Background
True Shooting Percentage (TS%) was developed to provide a more accurate metric of a basketball player’s scoring efficiency by accounting for all three methods of scoring: field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Traditional shooting percentage often ignores free throws, which can misrepresent the actual efficiency of a player, particularly those who draw fouls frequently.
Calculation Formula
The True Shooting Percentage is calculated using the following formula:
\[ TSP = \frac{\text{Points}}{2 \times (\text{FGA} + (0.044 \times \text{FTA}))} \]
Where:
- TSP = True Shooting Percentage
- Points = Total points scored
- FGA = Field goal attempts
- FTA = Free throw attempts
The factor 0.044 accounts for the marginal scoring contribution of free throws relative to field goals.
Example Calculation
If a player scores 28 points, with 15 field goal attempts (FGA) and 8 free throw attempts (FTA), the calculation would be:
\[ TSP = \frac{28}{2 \times (15 + (0.044 \times 8))} = \frac{28}{30.352} = 0.9227 \text{ or } 92.27\% \]
Importance and Usage Scenarios
True Shooting Percentage is critical for evaluating a player's overall scoring efficiency, particularly in advanced basketball metrics. By considering free throws, field goals, and three-pointers, it provides a more comprehensive view of a player's scoring ability, making it a favorite tool for analysts and coaches. It also accounts for how players perform under pressure, as frequent free-throw shooters are highlighted in this metric.
Common FAQs
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Why is True Shooting Percentage important?
True Shooting Percentage accounts for a player's overall scoring efficiency, incorporating free throws, which traditional field goal percentage does not. -
How does True Shooting differ from Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%)?
While both metrics adjust for the value of three-point shots, only True Shooting Percentage includes free throws. eFG% focuses solely on field goals. -
Does a high True Shooting Percentage mean a player is always better?
Not necessarily. While TS% is an excellent indicator of scoring efficiency, it doesn't consider defense, rebounding, or other areas of a player's game.
This calculator helps players, analysts, and coaches evaluate scoring efficiency more accurately, factoring in all aspects of scoring.