Career 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	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.