Career Free Throw Percentage

Measures a player's career free throw shooting accuracy. Free throw shooting reflects pure shooting touch and mechanics independent of defense. It is predictive of three-point shooting ability and overall shooting form. While supplemental (no current index uses it directly), it provides valuable context for shooting-related analysis and future indexes.

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Career Free Throw Percentage Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Stephen Curryplayer	97	Curry's career FT% of approximately 91.0% places him among the greatest free throw shooters in NBA history. His pure shooting touch extends to the charity stripe, where he is virtually automatic.
	Mark Priceplayer	96	Price shot 90.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the greatest free throw shooters in NBA history. He was virtually automatic from the charity stripe.
	Rick Barryplayer	96	Barry shot 89.3% from the free throw line for his career, making him one of the greatest free throw shooters in NBA history. His underhand technique was incredibly effective, placing him in the all-time elite tier.
	Steve Nashplayer	96	Nash shot 90.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the greatest free throw shooters in NBA history.
5	José Calderónplayer	95	Calderón shot 87.7% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the elite free throw shooters in NBA history with outstanding accuracy.
5	Jeff Hornacekplayer	95	Hornacek shot 87.7% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the elite free throw shooters in NBA history. This falls squarely in the 85-89% outstanding range.
5	JJ Redickplayer	95	Redick shot 89.2% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the elite free throw shooters in NBA history with automatic accuracy from the charity stripe.
5	Drazen Petrovicplayer	95	He shot 87.0% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier with automatic accuracy from the charity stripe.
5	Bill Sharmanplayer	95	Sharman shot 88.3% from the free throw line for his career, leading the NBA in free throw percentage seven times. This places him in the elite free throw shooter tier, among the best pure shooters in history from the charity stripe.
5	Adrian Dantleyplayer	95	Dantley shot 81.8% from the free throw line for his career on extremely high volume (9.1 FTA/G). While not in the 85%+ range, his ability to get to the line and convert at above-average rate was a key part of his scoring efficiency.
5	Ray Allenplayer	95	Allen shot 89.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the elite free throw shooters in NBA history. His pure shooting stroke translated to exceptional accuracy from the charity stripe.
12	Kevin Durantplayer	93	Durant's career FT% of approximately 88.3% is outstanding, especially for a player of his size (6'11") and free throw volume. This places him in the elite tier of free throw shooters.
13	Luke Kennardplayer	92	Kennard shoots 88.7% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the elite free throw shooters in the NBA. His pure shooting stroke translates to excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
14	Kyrie Irvingplayer	91	Irving is an elite free throw shooter at 87.3% career FT%, placing him in the automatic range from the charity stripe with excellent shooting mechanics.
14	Chris Paulplayer	91	Paul has shot 87.0% from the free throw line for his career, making him one of the most reliable free throw shooters in NBA history and automatic in clutch situations.
14	Chris Mullinplayer	91	Mullin shot 86.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier. His pure shooting mechanics translated to excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
14	Darius Garlandplayer	91	His career free throw percentage of 89.1% places him in the elite tier, showing excellent shooting touch from the charity stripe.
14	Doug McDermottplayer	91	Career FT% of 88.7% places him in the elite free throw shooter category, demonstrating excellent pure shooting mechanics.
14	Immanuel Quickleyplayer	91	He has shot approximately 89.1% from the free throw line in his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category with excellent accuracy.
14	Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderplayer	91	SGA is an elite free throw shooter at 89.2% career FT%, making him virtually automatic from the charity stripe and a clutch performer.
14	Chauncey Billupsplayer	91	Billups was an outstanding free throw shooter at 89.4% for his career, earning him the nickname 'Mr. Big Shot' for his clutch shooting. This places him firmly in the elite free throw shooter tier just below the 90%+ threshold.
14	Dirk Nowitzkiplayer	91	Dirk shot 87.9% from the free throw line for his career, exceptional for a 7-footer. His free throw shooting was a key weapon and clutch asset throughout his career.
14	Reggie Millerplayer	91	Miller shot 88.8% from the free throw line for his career, making him one of the most reliable free throw shooters in NBA history. His clutch free throw shooting was legendary.
14	Devin Bookerplayer	91	Booker shoots 86.7% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier and making him very reliable in clutch situations.
14	Malcolm Brogdonsixth_man	91	Career FT% of 88.7% places him in the elite free throw shooter tier, demonstrating excellent shooting touch from the charity stripe.
14	Khris Middletonplayer	91	Career FT% of 89.1% places him in the elite free throw shooter tier, demonstrating excellent shooting touch from the charity stripe.
14	Larry Birdplayer	91	Bird shot 88.6% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier. He was automatic from the charity stripe and one of the most clutch free throw shooters ever.
14	Ricky Piercesixth_man	91	Pierce was an excellent free throw shooter at 87.8% for his career, placing him in the elite tier and making him reliable in clutch situations.
14	Damian Lillardplayer	91	Lillard shoots 89.5% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier and making him automatic from the charity stripe.
14	Peja Stojakovicplayer	91	Stojakovic shot 89.5% from the free throw line for his career, placing him among the elite free throw shooters in NBA history. This falls squarely in the 88-91% elite tier, demonstrating exceptional pure shooting touch.
31	Duncan Robinsonplayer	90	Career FT% of approximately 88.5% demonstrates excellent shooting touch and places him in the elite free throw shooter tier.
31	Danilo Gallinariplayer	90	Gallinari shot 89.6% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier just below the 90%+ threshold.
33	Mitch Richmondplayer	89	Richmond shot 87.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding tier. He was extremely reliable from the charity stripe and trusted in clutch situations.
33	Trae Youngplayer	89	Young shoots 88.5% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier just below the 90%+ all-time leaders.
33	Dale Ellisplayer	89	Ellis was an excellent free throw shooter at 88.4% for his career, placing him in the elite tier. His pure shooting stroke translated well to the charity stripe.
33	Payton Pritchardplayer	89	Pritchard shoots approximately 88.5% from the free throw line, demonstrating elite shooting touch and placing him among the best free throw shooters in the league.
33	Kevin Johnsonplayer	89	Johnson shot 84.1% from the free throw line for his career on high volume (7.8 FTA/G). This places him in the outstanding tier, very reliable from the charity stripe and trusted in clutch situations.
33	Jamal Crawfordplayer	89	Crawford shot 86.2% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier. His pure shooting stroke translated to excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
33	Michael Reddplayer	89	Redd shot 89.4% from the free throw line for his career, demonstrating excellent pure shooting touch. This places him in the elite free throw shooter tier, just below the 90%+ all-time leaders.
33	Tyrese Haliburtonplayer	89	His 85.7% career free throw percentage places him in the outstanding tier, showing excellent shooting touch from the charity stripe.
33	Rolando Blackmanplayer	89	Blackman was an excellent free throw shooter at 87.9% for his career, placing him in the elite tier and making him very reliable from the charity stripe.
33	Klay Thompsonplayer	89	Thompson shoots 85.3% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding tier as a very reliable free throw shooter.
43	Rik Smitsplayer	88	Smits was an excellent free throw shooter at 82.9% for his career, which is outstanding for a 7'4" center. This places him in the elite free throw shooting tier for big men.
43	Mehmet Okurplayer	88	Okur shot 85.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter category and reflecting his excellent shooting touch for a big man.
43	Lauri Markkanenplayer	88	Markkanen shoots 87.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier. Exceptional accuracy from the charity stripe.
43	Walter Davisplayer	88	Davis was an excellent free throw shooter at 84.4% for his career. This places him in the outstanding tier, making him very reliable from the charity stripe throughout his career.
43	Richard Hamiltonplayer	88	Hamilton shot 85.8% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier. This was a strength of his pure shooting ability.
43	Grayson Allenplayer	88	Allen shoots approximately 83.5% from the free throw line for his career. This is very reliable free throw shooting that places him in the outstanding tier, making him trustworthy in late-game situations.
43	Jimmy Butlerplayer	88	Butler shoots 83.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding tier and making him very reliable in clutch situations.
43	Yao Mingplayer	88	Yao shot 83.3% from the free throw line for his career, which is outstanding for a 7'6" center. This places him in the elite tier for free throw shooting, especially remarkable given his size and the typical struggles big men have from the charity stripe.
43	Louis Dampierplayer	88	Dampier shot 84.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier (85-89% range). He was very reliable from the charity stripe throughout his career.
43	Michael Jordanplayer	88	83.5% career FT% over his career. Very reliable from the line, especially in clutch situations, though not quite in the 88%+ elite tier. Matches the anchor at 88.
43	Hersey Hawkinsplayer	88	Hawkins shot 87.6% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category. He was extremely reliable from the charity stripe throughout his career.
43	Kyle Guyplayer	88	Guy shot 90.9% from the free throw line in his NBA career (10/11). While the sample is extremely small, this aligns with his reputation as an excellent pure shooter and places him in the elite free throw shooter tier.
43	Byron Scottplayer	88	Scott shot 85.8% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter category and demonstrating his pure shooting ability.
43	Terry Porterplayer	88	Porter was an excellent free throw shooter at 84.4% for his career, making him very reliable from the charity stripe. This places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, well above league average.
43	Maxi Kleberplayer	88	Kleber shoots approximately 88.2% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier. His excellent touch from the charity stripe reflects his overall shooting ability and makes him reliable in late-game situations.
43	Patty Millsplayer	88	Mills shot 85.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier with very reliable accuracy.
43	Jack Sikmaplayer	88	Sikma shot 84.9% from the free throw line for his career, which is outstanding for a center and places him in the very reliable category from the charity stripe.
43	Joe Inglesplayer	88	Ingles shot 84.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter range. His pure shooting stroke translated to very reliable performance from the charity stripe.
43	Sam Cassellplayer	88	Cassell was an excellent free throw shooter at 87.1% for his career, placing him in the elite tier and making him very reliable in clutch situations.
43	Georges Niangplayer	88	Niang shoots approximately 88.1% from the free throw line for his career. This places him in the elite free throw shooter tier, demonstrating excellent shooting touch and reliability from the charity stripe.
43	Fred VanVleetplayer	88	VanVleet is an excellent free throw shooter at approximately 85.5% for his career, placing him in the outstanding tier and making him reliable in clutch situations.
43	Nicolas Batumplayer	88	Batum was an excellent free throw shooter at 83.4% for his career, making him very reliable from the charity stripe.
43	Jalen Brunsonplayer	88	Brunson shoots approximately 83.5% from the free throw line for his career. This places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, very reliable from the charity stripe.
43	Detlef Schrempfplayer	88	Schrempf was an excellent free throw shooter at 83.4% for his career. This places him in the outstanding tier, making him very reliable from the charity stripe.
43	Corey Maggetteplayer	88	Maggette was an excellent free throw shooter at 83.5% for his career. This places him in the outstanding tier, matching Michael Jordan's anchor at the same percentage.
43	Chet Holmgrenplayer	88	Shot 87.0% from the free throw line in his rookie season, demonstrating excellent touch for a big man and placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter category.
43	Miloš Teodosićplayer	88	Shot 88.2% from the free throw line in his NBA career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category. His pure shooting touch was evident from the charity stripe.
43	Lou Williamsplayer	88	Williams shot 87.8% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category. This was a major strength of his offensive game.
43	Anfernee Simonsplayer	88	Simons shoots 88.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier. His pure shooting touch translates excellently to the charity stripe.
43	John Stocktonplayer	88	Stockton shot 82.6% from the free throw line for his career. This places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, very reliable from the charity stripe throughout his 19-year career.
43	Bruce Bowenplayer	88	Bowen shot 84.9% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter category despite low volume (1.4 FTA/G).
43	Mikal Bridgesplayer	88	Bridges shoots 88.1% from the free throw line for his career, placing him squarely in the elite free throw shooter tier. He's virtually automatic from the charity stripe.
43	Bojan Bogdanovićplayer	88	Bogdanović has shot approximately 84.5% from the free throw line for his career. This places him in the outstanding free throw shooter range, showing consistent reliability from the charity stripe.
43	Monte Morrisplayer	88	Morris shoots 88.1% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category. His pure shooting stroke translates to excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
43	Tyus Jonesplayer	88	Jones shoots 88.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier. His pure shooting stroke translates to excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
43	Kemba Walkerplayer	88	Walker shot 87.3% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier with excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
43	Tyrese Maxeyplayer	88	Maxey shoots approximately 87.5% from the free throw line, placing him in the elite free throw shooter tier with excellent accuracy from the charity stripe.
43	Anthony Morrowplayer	88	Morrow shot 88.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category with excellent pure shooting mechanics.
43	Marco Belinelliplayer	88	Belinelli shot 87.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the elite free throw shooter category. This excellent percentage demonstrates his pure shooting touch and reliability from the charity stripe.
43	Channing Fryeplayer	88	Frye shot 83.5% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter category. His pure shooting touch extended to the charity stripe.
43	Jerry Westplayer	88	West shot 81.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the good free throw shooter range. He was reliable from the charity stripe and trusted in clutch situations throughout his career.
43	Oscar Robertsonplayer	88	Robertson shot 83.8% from the free throw line for his career, making him very reliable from the charity stripe and trusted in clutch situations.
43	Gail Goodrichplayer	88	Goodrich shot 81.8% from the free throw line for his career, which places him in the good free throw shooter range. This was a reliable part of his scoring arsenal and above the league average for his era.
86	Becky Hammonplayer	86	Shot 85.8% from the free throw line for her career, placing her in the outstanding free throw shooter category and making her very reliable in clutch situations.
86	Davis Bertansplayer	86	Career FT% of 87.5% places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, demonstrating excellent pure shooting mechanics.
88	George Gervinplayer	85	Gervin shot 84.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier (85-89%). He was very reliable from the charity stripe throughout his career.
88	Pete Maravichplayer	85	Maravich shot 82.0% from the free throw line for his career on high volume (8.8 FTA/G). This places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, slightly below Jordan's 83.5% anchor at 88 but well above average, reflecting his excellent shooting touch.
88	Bradley Bealplayer	85	Beal is an outstanding free throw shooter at 84.4% career FT%, making him very reliable from the charity stripe in clutch situations.
88	Donovan Mitchellplayer	85	Mitchell shoots 85.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier and making him reliable in clutch situations.
88	Jayson Tatumplayer	85	Tatum shoots 85.3% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier. This is reliable shooting that makes him trustworthy in clutch situations.
88	Paul Georgeplayer	85	George's career FT% of 84.4% places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, very reliable from the charity stripe.
88	James Hardenplayer	85	Harden shoots 87.3% from the free throw line for his career on extremely high volume (8.8 FTA/G). This places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, demonstrating excellent touch from the charity stripe.
88	Joel Embiidplayer	85	Embiid shoots 85.7% from the free throw line for his career, which is outstanding for a center. This places him in the very reliable free throw shooter tier.
88	Kawhi Leonardplayer	85	Leonard's career FT% is approximately 85.5%, placing him in the outstanding tier (85-89%). This is above Jordan's 88 anchor (83.5%) and well above LeBron's 72 (73.5%).
88	Nikola Jokicplayer	85	Jokic shoots 84.1% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter range and exceptional for a center of his size.
88	Brandon Ingramplayer	85	Ingram shoots 86.8% career FT%, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier with very reliable accuracy from the line.
88	Austin Reavesplayer	85	Career FT% of 87.4% places him in the outstanding free throw shooter tier, showing excellent shooting touch from the charity stripe.
88	Raja Bellplayer	85	Bell shot 86.4% from the free throw line for his career, placing him in the outstanding free throw shooter category. This was a consistent strength throughout his career and demonstrated his pure shooting ability.