Career Field Goal Efficiency

Measures a player's career field goal percentage. While somewhat era-dependent and role-dependent (centers shoot higher percentages than guards), FG% remains a core efficiency metric. Players who maintained elite shooting accuracy across long careers while taking difficult shots score highest. A rim-running center at 58% may score similarly to a volume guard at 48% because shot difficulty matters.

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Career Field Goal Efficiency Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Shaquille O'Nealplayer	95	Shaq shot 58.2% career FG% at extremely high volume (averaging ~16 FGA/G for much of his prime). He is the anchor entity at 95, and rightfully so — one of the most efficient high-volume scorers in NBA history due to his dominant post game and finishing ability.
	Artis Gilmoreplayer	94	Gilmore shot 59.9% from the field for his career, which is exceptional even for a center. His combination of soft touch around the rim and high volume (averaging around 14-15 FGA/G in his prime) makes this elite efficiency.
	Boban Marjanovićplayer	92	Boban shot 59.5% from the field for his career, which is elite efficiency for any player. Despite limited volume, his finishing ability around the rim was historically excellent, comparable to Shaq's anchor at 95.
	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarplayer	92	Kareem shot 55.9% from the field over his career at extremely high volume (18.5 FGA/G), powered by the unstoppable skyhook. This elite efficiency over 20 seasons is remarkable.
5	DeAndre Jordanplayer	90	Jordan shot 64.4% from the field for his career as a center, which is elite efficiency even accounting for his shot selection being primarily dunks and layups.
6	Adrian Dantleyplayer	89	Dantley shot 54.0% from the field for his career at high volume as a forward/wing player. This exceptional efficiency for a perimeter-oriented scorer who drew heavy contact places him in the elite efficiency tier.
6	Jarrett Allenplayer	89	Allen shoots 64.4% from the field for his career, which is elite efficiency for a center. His shot diet consists primarily of dunks, layups, and close-range shots, making this percentage outstanding even accounting for shot difficulty.
6	Nikola Jokicplayer	89	Jokic shoots 55.7% from the field for his career, which is elite efficiency for a player who takes the shot variety he does - not just dunks and layups but mid-range, threes, and difficult shots.
9	Wilt Chamberlainplayer	88	Wilt shot 54.0% career FG% at extraordinary volume (22+ FGA/G), which is elite for any era though slightly below other dominant centers like Shaq.
9	Bill Sharmanplayer	88	Sharman shot 42.6% from the field for his career, which was outstanding for a guard in the 1950s-60s era when league averages were much lower (around 38-40%). His efficiency was elite relative to his era and position.
9	David Robinsonplayer	88	Robinson shot 51.8% for his career at high volume as a center, combining excellent post moves with face-up ability. This efficiency at his volume and position places him in the elite tier.
9	Walker Kesslerplayer	88	Kessler shoots approximately 65-67% from the field as a center, which is elite efficiency. His shots are primarily dunks, layups, and putbacks, making this outstanding for his role and volume.
13	Kevin Durantplayer	86	Durant has a career 49.6% FG% as a 6'11" perimeter-oriented volume scorer taking extremely difficult shots at ~20 FGA/G. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter volume scorer of his caliber.
14	Steve Nashplayer	85	Nash shot 49.0% from the field as a point guard taking difficult shots including pull-up threes and contested jumpers, which is outstanding efficiency for his position.
14	Kevin McHaleplayer	85	McHale shot 55.4% from the field for his career, which is outstanding for a power forward who took a variety of post moves and mid-range shots. His footwork and shot difficulty made this efficiency remarkable.
14	Clint Capelaplayer	85	Capela shoots 64.5% from the field for his career, which is outstanding efficiency even for a center. His shot diet consists almost entirely of high-percentage looks near the basket, making him one of the most efficient finishers in the league.
14	Mitchell Robinsonplayer	85	Robinson shoots 64.1% career FG%, which is elite efficiency for a center who scores primarily on dunks, putbacks, and lobs at the rim with limited volume.
14	Mark Priceplayer	85	Price shot 47.3% from the field for his career as a point guard taking primarily perimeter shots and pull-up jumpers. This is outstanding efficiency for a high-volume perimeter player.
19	Larry Birdplayer	84	Bird shot 49.6% from the field as a high-volume perimeter scorer (15.3 FGA/G), which is outstanding efficiency for a wing player taking difficult shots. His shot-making ability was elite for his position and era.
19	Chris Mullinplayer	84	Mullin shot 50.9% from the field for his career as a high-volume wing scorer, which is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player taking difficult shots. His smooth shooting stroke and shot selection were exceptional for his era.
19	Yao Mingplayer	84	Yao shot 52.4% from the field for his career at solid volume (11.2 FGA/G). For a center who took many mid-range shots and faced double teams regularly, this efficiency is outstanding, comparable to other elite big men but below the dominant post players like Shaq.
19	Rick Barryplayer	84	Barry shot 44.9% from the field as a high-volume perimeter scorer (17.2 FGA/G), which is outstanding efficiency for a wing player taking difficult shots in the 1970s era. His accuracy was exceptional for his position and shot difficulty.
23	Jeff Hornacekplayer	82	Hornacek shot 49.6% from the field for his career as a guard/wing taking primarily perimeter shots. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player, comparable to elite wings like Jordan.
23	Chet Holmgrenplayer	82	Shot 53.2% from the field in his rookie season as a 7-footer with perimeter skills, showing excellent efficiency for a big man who takes diverse shots including threes and mid-range.
23	Jakob Poeltlplayer	82	Poeltl shoots 62.8% career FG% as a center who scores primarily on dunks, layups, and close-range shots. This is elite efficiency for a big man at his volume level.
23	Rudy Gobertplayer	82	Gobert shoots 64.1% career FG% as a center who scores almost exclusively on dunks, layups, and putbacks. While his shot difficulty is low, this efficiency at his volume is outstanding for his role.
23	Michael Jordanplayer	82	49.7% career FG% as a high-volume perimeter scorer averaging 22.9 FGA/G. Elite for a guard/wing taking the difficulty and volume of shots he did, with unmatched mid-range mastery. Matches the anchor exactly.
28	LeBron Jamesplayer	81	LeBron's career FG% of 50.5% is outstanding for a wing/forward who has taken high volume and variety of shots over 21 seasons. Elite efficiency for a perimeter-oriented high-volume scorer.
29	Stephen Curryplayer	80	Curry's career FG% is approximately 47.3%, which is outstanding for a guard who takes the volume and difficulty of shots he does — primarily deep three-pointers and pull-up jumpers. His shot diet is among the most difficult in NBA history.
30	Kawhi Leonardplayer	79	Leonard shoots 49.6% career FG% as a high-volume wing taking difficult perimeter shots. This matches Durant's exact percentage but Leonard takes fewer attempts per game, placing him slightly below Durant's 86.
30	James Worthyplayer	79	Worthy shot 52.1% from the field for his career as a wing/forward taking mid-range jumpers and post-ups. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter-oriented player at his volume and shot difficulty.
32	Devin Bookerplayer	78	Booker shoots 46.6% from the field as a high-volume perimeter scorer taking difficult shots, which is outstanding efficiency for a guard averaging 20+ FGA/G.
32	Mikal Bridgesplayer	78	Bridges shoots 48.1% from the field for his career as a wing player taking moderate volume (9-10 FGA/G). This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player, comparable to high-level wings who prioritize shot selection.
32	Ray Allenplayer	78	Allen shot 45.2% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer taking primarily jump shots and three-pointers. This is solid efficiency for his shot difficulty and volume as a wing player.
32	JaVale McGeeplayer	78	McGee shot 62.4% from the field for his career, which is excellent efficiency for a center. His shots were primarily dunks, layups, and close-range attempts, making this strong accuracy at his role and volume level.
32	Chet Walkerplayer	78	Walker shot 47.4% from the field for his career as a forward who took a mix of mid-range and interior shots. This is outstanding efficiency for his era and shot selection, comparable to other strong shooting forwards.
32	Zion Williamsonplayer	78	Zion shoots 60.4% from the field for his career, which is elite efficiency for any player. Despite being a forward who operates primarily in the paint, his finishing ability is exceptional at high volume.
32	Drazen Petrovicplayer	78	Petrovic shot 50.6% from the field for his career as a perimeter player taking difficult shots, which represents outstanding efficiency for a guard/wing.
32	Šarūnas Marčiulionisplayer	78	Shot 47.7% from the field for his NBA career, which is outstanding efficiency for a guard who took difficult shots and created his own offense. His European-style crafty finishing was highly effective.
32	Dwyane Wadeplayer	78	Wade shot 48.0% from the field for his career as a high-volume guard averaging 16.2 FGA/G. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player taking difficult shots and driving to the basket consistently.
32	Pete Maravichplayer	78	Maravich shot 44.1% from the field for his career as an extremely high-volume perimeter scorer (20.2 FGA/G) taking exceptionally difficult shots including deep range jumpers and creative finishes. This efficiency is outstanding for a guard of his era taking such challenging shots, comparable to modern high-volume wings.
32	George Gervinplayer	78	Gervin shot 50.4% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer (18.6 FGA/G), which is outstanding efficiency for a guard/forward taking difficult shots. His smooth shooting stroke and shot selection were exceptional for his position.
32	Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderplayer	78	SGA shoots approximately 48.5% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer, which is outstanding efficiency for a guard taking difficult shots.
32	Marques Johnsonplayer	78	Johnson shot 49.2% from the field for his career as a versatile forward who could score from multiple areas. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter-oriented player who took a variety of shots including mid-range jumpers and drives to the basket.
32	Chris Paulplayer	78	Paul's career FG% of 47.1% is outstanding for a point guard taking the volume and difficulty of shots he has, particularly his mastery of the mid-range game.
32	JJ Redickplayer	78	Redick shot 44.7% from the field for his career, which is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player who specialized in difficult catch-and-shoot situations and movement shooting at moderate volume.
32	Nic Claxtonplayer	78	Claxton shoots approximately 64% from the field for his career, which is excellent efficiency for a center who primarily scores on dunks, layups, and close-range shots. His high percentage reflects good shot selection and role.
32	Dwight Howardplayer	78	Howard shot 58.7% from the field for his career as a center who scored primarily on dunks, layups, and post moves. This is strong efficiency for his volume and role as a primary scoring option.
32	Julius Ervingplayer	78	Dr. J shot 50.7% from the field for his NBA career as a high-volume wing scorer taking difficult shots including his signature acrobatic finishes. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player in his era, placing him in the 78-87 range.
32	Ivica Zubacplayer	78	Zubac shoots approximately 64% from the field for his career, which is outstanding efficiency for a center who scores primarily on dunks, layups, and close-range shots. His high percentage reflects excellent shot selection and finishing ability around the rim.
32	Tim Duncanplayer	78	Duncan shot 50.6% from the field for his career, which is strong for a power forward/center who took a high volume of mid-range jumpers and bank shots rather than just dunks and layups. His shot difficulty was moderate, making this an above-average to outstanding mark.
32	Jalen Brunsonplayer	78	Brunson shoots approximately 48.5% from the field for his career as a high-volume guard taking difficult shots including pull-up jumpers and contested drives. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player at his volume and shot difficulty.
32	Walter Davisplayer	78	Davis shot 51.1% from the field for his career as a perimeter-oriented wing/guard who took a high volume of mid-range jumpers and drives. This is outstanding efficiency for his position and shot difficulty.
32	Bill Waltonplayer	78	Walton shot 52.1% from the field for his career as a skilled passing center who could score from various spots. This is strong efficiency for a big man who wasn't exclusively a dunker/layup finisher.
32	John Stocktonplayer	78	Stockton shot 51.5% from the field for his career as a point guard, which is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player. His excellent shot selection and high basketball IQ contributed to this strong percentage.
32	Hakeem Olajuwonplayer	78	Olajuwon shot 51.2% from the field for his career at high volume (16.4 FGA/G). This is outstanding efficiency for a center who had an expanded offensive game including turnaround jumpers and face-up moves, not just dunks and layups.
57	Klay Thompsonplayer	77	Thompson's career FG% of 45.3% is solid for a high-volume perimeter shooter who takes primarily jump shots, though not elite compared to players who attack the rim more frequently.
58	Jamaal Wilkesplayer	76	Wilkes shot 51.4% from the field for his career as a wing/forward, which is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player taking mid-range jumpers and drives to the basket.
58	Paul Arizinplayer	76	Arizin shot 42.8% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer in the 1950s. This was excellent efficiency for his era when league averages were around 37-40%, making him one of the most accurate shooters of his generation.
58	Willis Reedplayer	76	Reed shot 47.6% from the field for his career at moderate volume. As a center/power forward who took mid-range shots and post moves, this is above-average efficiency, placing him in the outstanding range.
58	Bob McAdooplayer	76	Shot 50.3% from the field for his career as a versatile big man who could score from multiple areas. Strong efficiency for a player who took difficult mid-range shots and wasn't just a rim-runner.
58	Anthony Davisplayer	76	Davis shoots 52.4% career FG% as a big man who takes mid-range jumpers and face-up shots, not just dunks and layups. Above average efficiency for his shot diet.
58	Roger Brownplayer	76	Brown's 50.6% career field goal percentage as a high-volume perimeter scorer and wing player in the ABA is impressive for his position and era, placing him in the above-average efficiency range.
58	Kevin Garnettplayer	76	Garnett shot 49.7% from the field as a power forward who took a significant volume of mid-range jumpers rather than just dunks and layups. This is above-average efficiency for his position and shot selection.
58	Dirk Nowitzkiplayer	76	Dirk shot 47.1% from the field for his career at high volume. For a 7-footer who took many difficult mid-range and three-point shots rather than just dunks, this is above-average efficiency.
58	Bob Pettitplayer	76	Pettit shot 43.6% from the field for his career as a high-volume scorer (16.2 FGA/G). For the 1950s-60s era when league averages were around 40-42%, this was above-average efficiency for a forward who took difficult shots and carried heavy offensive loads.
58	Tyrese Haliburtonplayer	76	Haliburton's 47.7% career FG% is above average for a high-volume perimeter player, reflecting good shot selection and efficient scoring approach.
58	Charles Barkleyplayer	76	Barkley shot 54.1% from the field for his career at high volume, exceptional for a power forward who took many mid-range shots and faced double teams. His efficiency was outstanding for his position and shot difficulty.
69	Kevin Johnsonplayer	75	Johnson shot 49.5% from the field for his career as a point guard averaging 17.9 FGA/G. This is outstanding efficiency for a high-volume perimeter player taking difficult shots, comparable to elite guards of his era.
69	David Thompsonplayer	75	Thompson shot 50.4% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer, which is outstanding efficiency for a wing player taking difficult shots. This is comparable to LeBron's 50.5% but at lower volume due to Thompson's shorter career.
69	Richard Hamiltonplayer	75	Hamilton shot 44.8% from the field for his career on high volume as a perimeter player taking primarily difficult mid-range shots. This is above average efficiency for his shot difficulty and volume.
69	Oscar Robertsonplayer	75	Shot 48.5% career FG% as a high-volume perimeter player (18.3 FGA/G), which is outstanding efficiency for a guard taking the difficulty and volume of shots he did in his era.
69	Kenneth Fariedplayer	75	Faried shot 52.7% from the field for his career as a power forward/center who scored primarily on dunks, putbacks, and close-range shots. This is above-average efficiency for his role and shot selection.
69	Elton Brandplayer	75	Brand shot 49.9% from the field for his career as a power forward/center. This is solid efficiency for a big man who took some mid-range shots and wasn't exclusively a rim-runner.
69	Robert Parishplayer	75	Parish shot 53.7% from the field over his career as a center who took many mid-range jumpers. This is above-average efficiency for a big man who wasn't exclusively a rim-runner.
69	Jerry Westplayer	75	West shot 47.4% for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer (20+ FGA/G), which is excellent efficiency for a guard in the 1960s-70s taking difficult shots. His mid-range mastery and shot selection were exceptional for his position and era.
69	Reggie Millerplayer	75	Miller shot 47.1% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer taking primarily jump shots and three-pointers. This is above-average efficiency for a wing player with his shot diet and volume.
69	Tracy McGradyplayer	75	McGrady shot 45.2% from the field as a high-volume wing scorer averaging 19.6 FGA/G. For a perimeter player taking difficult pull-up jumpers and contested shots, this represents above-average efficiency.
69	Moses Maloneplayer	75	Malone shot 49.1% from the field for his career at high volume as a center. While solid for his era and position, this is below elite big men like Shaq (58.2%) and Kareem (55.9%), placing him in the above-average efficiency range for centers.
69	Jonas Valančiūnasplayer	75	Career FG% of 52.8% is solid for a center who takes a mix of post shots and mid-range jumpers. His efficiency is above average for his position and shot selection.
69	Clyde Drexlerplayer	75	Drexler shot 47.2% from the field for his career as a high-volume perimeter scorer averaging 17.2 FGA/G. This is above-average efficiency for a wing taking difficult shots.
69	Jimmy Butlerplayer	75	Butler's career 46.9% FG% is solid for a high-volume perimeter player taking difficult shots, placing him in the above-average efficiency range for his position and shot difficulty.
69	Sidney Moncriefplayer	75	Moncrief shot 50.5% from the field for his career as a high-volume guard (15.6 FGA/G), which is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player in the 1980s taking difficult shots.
69	Giannis Antetokounmpoplayer	75	Giannis shoots 52.9% career FG% as a versatile forward who takes shots from all areas, which is above-average efficiency for his position and shot variety.
85	Terry Cummingsplayer	74	Shot 50.6% from the field for his career as a power forward taking a mix of post-ups and mid-range jumpers. This is solid efficiency for his position and shot selection.
85	Magic Johnsonplayer	74	Magic shot 52.0% from the field for his career as a point guard averaging 12.8 FGA/G. This is outstanding efficiency for a perimeter player at that volume.
85	Joel Embiidplayer	74	Embiid shoots 48.4% from the field for his career at high volume (~18 FGA/G). For a center who takes mid-range shots and threes, this is above-average efficiency.
85	Karl Maloneplayer	74	Malone shot 51.6% from the field for his career at high volume, which is solid for a power forward who took many mid-range jumpers and faced-up shots rather than just post-ups and dunks.
85	Bradley Bealplayer	74	Beal shoots 45.1% from the field as a high-volume wing scorer taking difficult shots, which is above average efficiency for his role and shot difficulty.
85	Larry Nanceplayer	74	Nance shot 52.2% from the field for his career, which is strong efficiency for a forward who took a mix of mid-range shots and interior scoring. This places him in the above-average efficiency range.
85	Alex Englishplayer	74	English shot 50.7% from the field for his career as a high-volume wing scorer (17.5 FGA/G), which is above average for a perimeter player. His smooth mid-range game and excellent footwork made him highly efficient.
85	Dino Rađaplayer	74	Rađa shot 51.8% from the field for his career as a power forward, which is solid efficiency for a big man who took some mid-range shots and wasn't just a rim-runner.
85	Domantas Sabonisplayer	74	Sabonis shoots 51.8% career FG% as a big man who takes a mix of post shots, mid-range jumpers, and occasional threes, which is solid efficiency for his shot diet.
85	Arvydas Sabonisplayer	74	Sabonis shot 48.2% from the field for his NBA career, which is above-average efficiency for a center who took many mid-range shots and had excellent touch around the basket.
85	Bojan Bogdanovićplayer	74	Bogdanović has shot approximately 46.5% from the field for his career as a wing player taking a mix of threes and mid-range shots. This is above-average efficiency for a perimeter player at his volume and shot difficulty.
85	Dan Isselplayer	74	Issel shot 50.6% from the field for his career as a power forward/center who mixed post moves with mid-range shooting. This is above-average efficiency for his position and shot selection, though not elite.
85	Spencer Haywoodplayer	74	Haywood shot 50.6% from the field for his career as a power forward/center. This is solid efficiency for a big man who took a mix of post shots and mid-range jumpers, placing him in the above-average range.
85	Detlef Schrempfplayer	74	Schrempf shot 49.1% from the field for his career as a versatile forward who could shoot from multiple areas. This is above average efficiency for a perimeter-oriented big man of his era.
85	Alonzo Mourningplayer	74	Mourning shot 51.1% from the field for his career as a center/power forward. This is solid efficiency for a big man who took mid-range jumpers and wasn't purely a rim-runner.
85	Peja Stojakovicplayer	74	Stojakovic shot 45.0% from the field for his career as a perimeter-oriented shooter taking primarily jump shots and three-pointers. For a wing player with his shot diet and volume, this represents above-average efficiency in the 44-47% range for volume perimeter players.