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ScoringCareer True Shooting Efficiency
Measures a player's overall shooting efficiency through True Shooting Percentage, which accounts for field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. This is the single most comprehensive shooting efficiency metric. The EASE index uses this relative to era baselines (1980s: 53.5%, 1990s: 53.0%, 2000s: 53.5%, 2010s: 54.5%, 2020s: 57.0%) to produce era-adjusted scores. Players who were far above their era's average TS% score highest.
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Career True Shooting Efficiency Leaderboard
| # | Entity | Score | Bar | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curryplayer | 98 | Curry's career TS% of ~62.4% is historically elite, especially for a high-volume perimeter scorer. He is approximately 8%+ above era baselines, making him the most efficient high-volume perimeter scorer in NBA history. | ||
| Steve Nashplayer | 95 | Nash's career TS% of 60.5% was approximately 6-7% above era averages during the 2000s-2010s, representing historically elite efficiency for a high-usage point guard. | ||
| Kevin Durantplayer | 94 | Durant's career TS% of approximately 61.4% is elite, consistently 4-5% above era averages throughout his career. At his extreme scoring volume as a perimeter player, this efficiency is historically rare. | ||
| 4 | Nikola Jokicplayer | 92 | Jokic has a career TS% of 63.2%, which is approximately 6% above modern era averages. This elite efficiency at his scoring volume places him among the most efficient scorers in NBA history. | |
| 4 | Mark Priceplayer | 92 | Price's career TS% of 61.4% was approximately 7-8% above era averages in the late 1980s and 1990s. This elite efficiency at meaningful volume places him among the most efficient scorers ever. | |
| 6 | Adrian Dantleyplayer | 91 | Dantley's career TS% of 61.7% was approximately 7-8% above era averages during the 1980s when league average was around 53-54%. This massive gap above era baseline at high volume represents elite true shooting efficiency. | |
| 7 | James Hardenplayer | 90 | Harden's career TS% of approximately 61.2% is elite, consistently 4-5% above era averages throughout his career. His exceptional free throw drawing ability and three-point volume create historically efficient scoring despite modest FG%. | |
| 8 | Boban Marjanovićplayer | 88 | Boban's career TS% of approximately 64.2% is historically elite, roughly 6-7% above modern era averages. His exceptional efficiency places him among the most efficient scorers relative to era baselines. | |
| 8 | Drazen Petrovicplayer | 88 | His career TS% of approximately 61.2% was elite for the early 1990s, roughly 7-8% above era baseline, representing historically efficient scoring. | |
| 8 | LeBron Jamesplayer | 88 | LeBron's career TS% of approximately 58.7% has been consistently 4-5% above era averages across multiple decades. This sustained above-era-average efficiency at extreme volume is elite. | |
| 11 | Kawhi Leonardplayer | 86 | Leonard's career TS% is approximately 60.1%, which is 3-4% above era averages throughout his career. This places him between LeBron's 88 (58.7%) and Jordan's 85 (56.9%), reflecting elite efficiency. | |
| 11 | Chris Mullinplayer | 86 | Mullin's career TS% of 57.3% was approximately 4-5% above era averages during the late 1980s and 1990s when league average was around 52-53%. This outstanding efficiency at high volume reflects his elite shooting ability. | |
| 11 | Ray Allenplayer | 86 | Allen's career TS% of 58.0% was consistently 3-4% above era averages throughout his career (1990s-2010s). His elite three-point and free throw shooting created outstanding overall efficiency. | |
| 11 | Rick Barryplayer | 86 | Barry's career TS% was approximately 56.4%, which was roughly 3-4% above era averages in the 1970s when league average was around 52-53%. His outstanding efficiency relative to his era places him in the outstanding range. | |
| 15 | Jeff Hornacekplayer | 85 | Hornacek's career TS% of approximately 57.5% was roughly 4-5% above era averages during the 1990s when league average was around 53%. This elite efficiency at his volume places him in the outstanding tier. | |
| 15 | Artis Gilmoreplayer | 85 | Gilmore's career TS% was approximately 60.8%, which was roughly 6-7% above era averages during the late 1970s and 1980s. This exceptional efficiency relative to his era places him in the outstanding range. | |
| 15 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderplayer | 85 | SGA's career TS% of approximately 60.1% is roughly 3-4% above modern era averages, reflecting outstanding efficiency for a high-volume perimeter scorer. | |
| 15 | Klay Thompsonplayer | 85 | Thompson's career TS% of approximately 58.5% is outstanding, consistently 3-4% above era averages due to his elite three-point shooting efficiency at high volume. | |
| 15 | Chet Holmgrenplayer | 85 | Posted 64.0% true shooting in 2023-24, approximately 6-7% above current era baseline of ~57%, demonstrating elite efficiency for any player regardless of position. | |
| 15 | Michael Jordanplayer | 85 | 56.9% career TS% during an era where league average was approximately 53.0%. That 3-4% gap above era baseline at his extreme volume is elite for the 1990s. Matches the anchor. | |
| 15 | Chris Paulplayer | 85 | Paul's career TS% of approximately 58.0% has been consistently 3-4% above era averages throughout his career, reflecting elite efficiency for a high-volume point guard. | |
| 15 | JJ Redickplayer | 85 | Redick's career TS% of 59.3% was consistently 4-5% above era averages throughout his career (2006-2021), representing elite efficiency for his role as a movement shooter and spot-up specialist. | |
| 15 | Tyrese Haliburtonplayer | 85 | His 59.9% career TS% is approximately 3% above modern era averages, reflecting outstanding efficiency for a young guard with his shooting profile. | |
| 15 | Reggie Millerplayer | 85 | Miller's career TS% of 61.4% was approximately 4-5% above era averages throughout the 1990s and 2000s. His elite three-point and free throw shooting created outstanding true shooting efficiency. | |
| 15 | Joel Embiidplayer | 85 | Embiid's career TS% is approximately 59.2%, which is roughly 2-3% above era averages during his career (2016-present). This represents outstanding efficiency for a high-volume scorer. | |
| 26 | Doug McDermottplayer | 84 | Career TS% of approximately 59.8% is outstanding, roughly 3-4% above era averages due to his elite three-point and free throw shooting. | |
| 27 | Larry Birdplayer | 83 | Bird's career TS% was 56.4% during the 1980s when league average was around 53%. His 3-4% gap above era baseline at high volume represents outstanding efficiency for his era, enhanced by elite free throw shooting. | |
| 28 | Yao Mingplayer | 82 | Yao's career TS% of 58.0% was approximately 4-5% above era averages during the 2000s (league average ~53-54%). This sustained above-era-average efficiency at his volume places him in the elite range, comparable to LeBron's anchor at 88 but slightly lower due to shorter sample size. | |
| 28 | Jerry Westplayer | 82 | West's career TS% was approximately 55.8% during an era when league average was around 50-51%. Being 4-5% above era baseline at his extreme volume and shot difficulty represents outstanding efficiency for the 1960s-70s. | |
| 28 | José Calderónplayer | 82 | Career TS% of approximately 58.1% was consistently 3-4% above era averages throughout his career (2000s-2010s), reflecting outstanding shooting efficiency across all areas. | |
| 28 | Kevin McHaleplayer | 82 | McHale's career TS% was approximately 58.4%, which was roughly 4-5% above era averages in the 1980s-1990s when league average was around 53-54%. This represents outstanding efficiency for his era. | |
| 28 | Devin Bookerplayer | 82 | Booker's career TS% of approximately 58.4% is roughly 2-3% above modern era averages, representing outstanding efficiency for a high-volume perimeter scorer. | |
| 28 | Malcolm Brogdonsixth_man | 82 | Career TS% of approximately 59.1% is roughly 2-3% above era averages during his career (2016-present), placing him in the outstanding efficiency tier. | |
| 28 | Bill Sharmanplayer | 82 | Sharman's career TS% was approximately 51.8% during an era when league average was around 47-48%. His 4-5% gap above era baseline, particularly as a perimeter player, represents outstanding efficiency for his time period. | |
| 28 | Rudy Gobertplayer | 82 | Gobert's career TS% of approximately 61.2% is roughly 4% above era averages during his career (2013-present). His elite rim finishing partially offsets his poor free throw shooting. | |
| 28 | Damian Lillardplayer | 82 | Lillard's career TS% of approximately 59.1% is consistently 2-3% above era averages, representing outstanding efficiency for a high-volume perimeter scorer. | |
| 28 | Clint Capelaplayer | 82 | Capela's career TS% of approximately 67.2% is outstanding, roughly 10% above era averages. Despite poor free throw shooting, his elite field goal percentage on high-percentage shots makes him extremely efficient. | |
| 28 | Jarrett Allenplayer | 82 | Allen's career TS% of approximately 65.2% is excellent, roughly 7-8% above modern era averages (57-58%). His elite finishing around the rim combined with improved free throw shooting creates outstanding true shooting efficiency. | |
| 28 | George Gervinplayer | 82 | Gervin's career TS% was approximately 56.8% during an era (late 1970s-1980s) when league average was around 53-54%. His 3-4% gap above era baseline at high volume places him in the outstanding efficiency range. | |
| 28 | Anthony Davisplayer | 82 | Davis has a career TS% of approximately 58.2%, which is roughly 2-3% above era averages during his career (2012-present). Outstanding efficiency for his volume. | |
| 28 | Jalen Brunsonplayer | 82 | Brunson's career TS% of approximately 58.5% is roughly 4-5% above modern era averages (around 57%). His efficient scoring despite moderate three-point volume places him in the outstanding true shooting tier. | |
| 28 | Jayson Tatumplayer | 82 | Tatum's career TS% of approximately 57.8% is roughly 2-3% above modern era averages, placing him in the outstanding true shooting range. His efficiency is strong for his volume and shot difficulty. | |
| 28 | Davis Bertansplayer | 82 | Career TS% of approximately 58.2% is roughly 2-3% above era averages during his prime years, reflecting outstanding efficiency driven by elite three-point shooting. | |
| 28 | Dwyane Wadeplayer | 82 | Wade's career TS% of 55.4% was consistently 2-3% above era averages during his prime years (2000s-2010s). His elite free throw drawing ability boosted his efficiency despite poor three-point shooting. | |
| 28 | John Stocktonplayer | 82 | Stockton's career TS% was approximately 60.8%, which was roughly 6-7% above era averages during his career (1984-2003). This exceptional efficiency relative to his era places him in the outstanding range. | |
| 28 | Kevin Johnsonplayer | 82 | Johnson's career TS% was approximately 57.8%, which was roughly 4-5% above era averages during his prime (late 1980s-1990s when league average was around 53%). Outstanding efficiency for a high-volume point guard. | |
| 28 | Kyrie Irvingplayer | 82 | Irving's career TS% of approximately 58.4% is consistently 3-4% above era averages, representing outstanding efficiency for a high-volume perimeter scorer. | |
| 28 | Oscar Robertsonplayer | 82 | His 56.4% career TS% was approximately 3-4% above the era baseline of the 1960s-70s, representing outstanding efficiency for a high-volume guard in that era. | |
| 28 | Duncan Robinsonplayer | 82 | Career TS% of approximately 60.8% is roughly 3-4% above modern era averages, reflecting outstanding efficiency as a three-point specialist. | |
| 28 | Walker Kesslerplayer | 82 | Kessler's True Shooting percentage is approximately 68-70%, which is about 10-12% above current era averages. This represents elite efficiency for a center, though at limited volume. | |
| 28 | Paul Arizinplayer | 82 | Arizin's career TS% was approximately 48.5%. In the 1950s when league average TS% was around 42-44%, he was roughly 4-5% above era baseline, representing outstanding efficiency for his time period. | |
| 28 | David Robinsonplayer | 82 | Robinson's career TS% was approximately 57.6% during the 1990s-early 2000s when league average was around 53%. His 4-5% gap above era average at high volume places him in the outstanding tier. | |
| 28 | Peja Stojakovicplayer | 82 | Stojakovic's career TS% of 58.1% was approximately 3-4% above era averages during his prime years (2000s-2010s). His elite three-point and free throw shooting created outstanding true shooting efficiency for a perimeter player. | |
| 28 | Mikal Bridgesplayer | 82 | Bridges has a career TS% of approximately 58.5%, which is roughly 4% above modern era averages (around 54-55%). This sustained above-average efficiency places him in the outstanding range. | |
| 28 | Dirk Nowitzkiplayer | 82 | Dirk's career TS% of 57.7% was consistently 3-4% above era averages throughout the 2000s and 2010s. His efficiency at high volume as a big man taking difficult shots is outstanding. | |
| 56 | Charles Barkleyplayer | 81 | Barkley's career TS% was approximately 61.2%, playing primarily in the 1980s-1990s when league average was around 53%. His 8+ percentage point gap above era baseline at high volume represents elite efficiency. | |
| 57 | Luke Kennardplayer | 78 | Kennard's career TS% of approximately 59.2% is outstanding, roughly 2-3% above era averages throughout his career (2017-present). His elite three-point shooting significantly boosts his true shooting efficiency. | |
| 57 | Tyrese Maxeyplayer | 78 | Maxey's career TS% of approximately 57.5% is roughly 3-4% above modern era averages, placing him in the outstanding true shooting efficiency tier for a young guard. | |
| 57 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbarplayer | 78 | Kareem's career TS% was approximately 55.9%, roughly 3% above his era baseline (1970s-1980s league average around 52-53%). Strong but not elite due to his poor free throw shooting limiting his TS%. | |
| 57 | Kristaps Porziņģisplayer | 78 | Career TS% of 56.8% is approximately 2-3% above era averages during his career (2015-present), representing outstanding efficiency for his volume and position. | |
| 57 | Gordon Haywardplayer | 78 | Career TS% of 56.8% was consistently 2-3% above era averages during his prime years (2010s), representing outstanding true shooting efficiency for a wing player. | |
| 57 | Shaquille O'Nealplayer | 78 | Shaq's career TS% was approximately 58.5%, which is strong but dragged down significantly by his poor free throw shooting (52.7%). Playing primarily in the late 1990s and 2000s when league average TS% was around 52-54%, he was about 4-5% above era average, but his TS% is lower than his FG% would suggest due to the FT penalty. | |
| 57 | Khris Middletonplayer | 78 | Career TS% of approximately 57.8% is roughly 2-3% above era averages during his prime years (2010s-2020s), placing him in the outstanding efficiency tier. | |
| 57 | Bruce Bowenplayer | 78 | Bowen's career TS% of approximately 56.8% was roughly 3-4% above era averages during the 2000s. His three-point shooting significantly boosted his true shooting efficiency despite modest FG%. | |
| 57 | Mike Conleyplayer | 78 | Conley's career TS% of approximately 57.5% is roughly 3-4% above era averages throughout his career (2007-present). This outstanding efficiency reflects his excellent three-point shooting and solid free throw percentage. | |
| 57 | Louis Dampierplayer | 78 | Dampier's career TS% was approximately 54.5% in an era where league average was around 50-51%. His 3-4% gap above era baseline, especially as a high-volume three-point shooter, places him in the outstanding efficiency tier. | |
| 57 | Sidney Moncriefplayer | 78 | Moncrief's career TS% was approximately 56.8%, which was roughly 3-4% above the 1980s era baseline of around 53%. His efficiency was outstanding for a guard of his era. | |
| 57 | Bogdan Bogdanovićplayer | 78 | His career TS% of approximately 57.5% is roughly 2-3% above modern era averages (around 55-56%), placing him in the outstanding true shooting range. His three-point shooting significantly boosts his overall efficiency. | |
| 57 | Anthony Morrowplayer | 78 | Morrow's career TS% of approximately 58.5% was roughly 4-5% above era averages during his prime years (2008-2017), making him a highly efficient shooter despite limited volume. | |
| 57 | Mehmet Okurplayer | 78 | Okur's career TS% of approximately 57.5% was roughly 3-4% above era averages during the 2000s-2010s, making him a highly efficient scorer despite moderate volume. | |
| 57 | Danilo Gallinariplayer | 78 | Career TS% of approximately 58.1% was consistently 3-4% above era averages throughout his career (2008-2023), representing outstanding efficiency for a volume shooter. | |
| 57 | Michael Reddplayer | 78 | Redd's career TS% of approximately 57.8% was roughly 3-4% above era averages during his prime (2000s-early 2010s). His excellent three-point shooting significantly boosted his true shooting efficiency despite modest FG%. | |
| 57 | Chauncey Billupsplayer | 78 | Billups posted a 56.8% career TS%, which was consistently 2-3% above era averages during his prime years (2000s-2010s). His excellent free throw shooting and three-point accuracy boosted his overall efficiency to outstanding levels. | |
| 57 | Joe Inglesplayer | 78 | Ingles posted a career TS% of approximately 59.5%, which is roughly 3-4% above era averages during his prime years (2010s-2020s). His elite three-point shooting significantly boosted his overall efficiency despite modest volume. | |
| 57 | Tyus Jonesplayer | 78 | Jones has a career TS% of approximately 58.5%, which is roughly 3-4% above era averages during his career (2015-present). His excellent three-point shooting and solid free throw percentage boost his true shooting efficiency significantly. | |
| 57 | Buddy Hieldplayer | 78 | Hield's career TS% of approximately 58.5% is outstanding, roughly 3-4% above era averages during his career (2016-present). His elite three-point shooting significantly boosts his true shooting efficiency. | |
| 57 | Luka Doncicplayer | 78 | Doncic has a career TS% of approximately 57.0%, which is about 2-3% above modern era averages. This represents outstanding efficiency for his extreme volume and shot difficulty. | |
| 57 | Julius Ervingplayer | 78 | Erving's career TS% was approximately 56.8% during the late 1970s and 1980s when league average was around 53-54%. His 3-4% gap above era baseline at high volume places him in the outstanding range, similar to Kareem's anchor. | |
| 79 | Glen Riceplayer | 76 | Rice's career TS% of approximately 56.8% was roughly 2-3% above era averages during the 1990s and early 2000s. His three-point shooting ability boosted his overall efficiency significantly. | |
| 79 | James Worthyplayer | 76 | Worthy's career TS% was approximately 56.1% during the 1980s when league average was around 53-54%. His 2-3% above era average efficiency at solid volume places him in the above-average range. | |
| 79 | Gail Goodrichplayer | 76 | Goodrich's career TS% of approximately 52.8% was solid for his era (1970s) when league averages were around 50-51%. Being roughly 2% above era baseline at high volume places him in the above-average true shooting range. | |
| 79 | Manu Ginobiliplayer | 76 | Ginobili's career TS% of 57.5% was consistently 2-3% above era averages during his 2000s-2010s career, reflecting his efficient shot selection and three-point ability despite moderate free throw volume. | |
| 79 | Dan Isselplayer | 76 | Issel's career TS% was approximately 56.8%, which was roughly 3-4% above era averages during the 1970s-1980s when league average was around 52-53%. This represents above-average efficiency for his era. | |
| 79 | Paul Georgeplayer | 76 | George's career TS% of approximately 57.8% is roughly 2-3% above era averages throughout his career, representing above-average efficiency for a high-volume scorer. | |
| 85 | DeAndre Jordanplayer | 75 | Jordan's career TS% of 64.1% is strong, approximately 6-7% above era averages, though his poor free throw shooting prevented even higher efficiency. | |
| 85 | Ricky Piercesixth_man | 75 | Pierce's career TS% was approximately 56.2%, which was roughly 2-3% above era averages during his prime years (1980s-1990s), representing above-average efficiency. | |
| 85 | Amar'e Stoudemireplayer | 75 | Stoudemire's career TS% was approximately 55.4%, which was roughly 1-2% above era averages during his prime years (2000s-2010s). This places him in the above-average true shooting range. | |
| 85 | Bernard Kingplayer | 75 | King's career TS% was approximately 56.8%, which was roughly 3-4% above era averages during his prime years in the 1980s. This represents above-average to outstanding efficiency for a high-volume scorer of his era. | |
| 85 | Dino Rađaplayer | 75 | Rađa's career TS% was approximately 57.8%, which was roughly 3-4% above the era average in the mid-1990s, representing above-average efficiency for his time. | |
| 85 | Domantas Sabonisplayer | 75 | Sabonis has a career TS% of approximately 57.8%, which is roughly 2-3% above era averages during his career (2016-present), reflecting above-average efficiency. | |
| 85 | Jakob Poeltlplayer | 75 | Poeltl's career TS% of approximately 63.5% is strong, roughly 5-6% above era averages. His poor free throw shooting limits his TS% despite excellent field goal percentage. | |
| 85 | Marques Johnsonplayer | 75 | Johnson's career TS% was approximately 55.8%, playing primarily in the early 1980s when league average was around 53-54%. His roughly 2% above era average efficiency at solid volume places him in the above-average range. | |
| 85 | Walt Frazierplayer | 75 | Frazier's career TS% of approximately 53.8% was roughly 2-3% above the era baseline of the 1970s (around 51-52%). This sustained above-era-average efficiency at high volume places him in the above-average range. | |
| 85 | Bradley Bealplayer | 75 | Beal's career TS% of approximately 57.2% is about 2% above era averages, representing above-average efficiency for a high-volume scorer. | |
| 85 | Walter Davisplayer | 75 | Davis had a career TS% of approximately 56.8% during the 1980s-1990s when league average was around 53-54%. His 2-3% above era average efficiency at solid volume places him in the above-average range. | |
| 85 | James Silasplayer | 75 | His true shooting percentage was around 55-56% during the late 1970s/early 1980s when league average was approximately 52-53%, placing him 2-3% above era baseline. | |
| 85 | Immanuel Quickleyplayer | 75 | His career TS% of approximately 56.8% is about 1-2% above current era averages, making him an above-average efficient scorer for a high-volume three-point shooter. | |
| 85 | Magic Johnsonplayer | 75 | Magic's career TS% was 61.0% during the 1980s when league average was around 53-54%. Being 7-8% above era baseline represents outstanding efficiency for his era. | |
| 85 | Trae Youngplayer | 75 | Young's career TS% of approximately 58.5% is about 1-2% above current era averages, placing him in the above-average true shooting efficiency range despite his difficult shot selection. | |
| 85 | Dale Ellisplayer | 75 | Ellis had a career TS% of approximately 56.8%, which was roughly 3-4% above era averages during his prime years in the late 1980s and 1990s. His three-point shooting significantly boosted his overall efficiency. |