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ScoringCareer 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 | Bar | 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. |