Career Turnover Rate

Measures a player's career turnovers per game, inverted so that LOWER turnovers = HIGHER score. Turnovers represent wasted possessions and are a significant drag on team efficiency. Ball-dominant playmakers naturally have more turnovers due to higher usage, so this must be contextualized by role. A point guard averaging 3.5 TOV on 10 APG has an excellent assist-to-turnover ratio. A shooting guard averaging 3.5 TOV on 4 APG does not.

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Career Turnover Rate Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Luke Hancockplayer	98	Hancock had minimal NBA career (2 games with Lakers) with extremely limited touches and usage, resulting in virtually no turnovers. As a role player with very low usage, he demonstrated excellent ball security in his limited opportunities.
	Willis Reedplayer	95	Turnovers were not tracked during Reed's era, but as a low-usage center focused on rebounding and defense rather than ball-handling, he would have had minimal turnovers.
	George Mikanplayer	95	Turnovers were not tracked during Mikan's era, but given his low usage in ball-handling and primary role as a post player, he likely had very few turnovers relative to his impact.
4	Patrick Pattersonplayer	92	Patterson averaged approximately 0.9 TOV/G over his career as a role-playing power forward with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His extremely low turnover rate reflects excellent ball security for his position and usage level.
4	Manute Bolplayer	92	Bol averaged just 1.0 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities as a defensive specialist center. His extremely low usage rate and role as primarily a shot-blocker resulted in historically excellent ball security.
4	Matisse Thybulleplayer	92	Thybulle averages approximately 0.8 TOV/G for his career as a defensive specialist with minimal offensive responsibilities. His extremely low usage rate and careful ball-handling when he does touch the ball results in exceptional ball security.
4	Mitchell Robinsonplayer	92	Robinson averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career as a center with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His extremely low turnover rate reflects his role as a rim-running big man with excellent ball security in his limited touches.
4	Monte Morrisplayer	92	Morris averages approximately 1.3 TOV/G for his career with about 4.4 APG, giving him an excellent 3.4:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. For a point guard with significant ball-handling responsibilities, this represents exceptional ball security and places him in the excellent range.
9	Tarik Blackplayer	88	Black averaged very low turnovers (under 1.0 TOV/G) due to his limited offensive role and low usage rate. His ball security was excellent for his position and role.
9	Marco Belinelliplayer	88	Belinelli averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his NBA career with about 2.2 APG, giving him roughly a 1.8 AST/TOV ratio. As a role player/shooter with relatively low usage, his excellent ball security places him in the 85-94 range for very few turnovers relative to his role.
9	Taj Gibsonplayer	88	Gibson averaged just 1.2 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security relative to his role earns a high score on this inverted metric.
9	Mark Priceplayer	88	Price averaged just 2.0 TOV/G for his career with 7.2 APG, giving him an excellent 3.6:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. For a primary point guard with significant ball-handling duties, this represents exceptional ball security and decision-making.
9	Walker Kesslerplayer	88	Kessler averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G, which is excellent ball security for a center with his usage rate. His low turnover rate reflects his disciplined, role-focused play style.
9	Luka Samanicplayer	88	Samanic averaged approximately 0.8 TOV/G in his limited NBA career with minimal usage and touches. His extremely low turnover rate reflects careful ball handling in a limited role, placing him in the historically low turnovers tier.
9	Maurice Harklessplayer	88	Harkless averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career as a role player wing with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His low usage rate and primarily catch-and-shoot/defensive role resulted in excellent ball security relative to his touches.
9	Udonis Haslemplayer	88	Haslem averaged 1.2 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security reflects his role as a low-usage, fundamentally sound player.
9	Kyle Guyplayer	88	Guy averaged approximately 0.4 TOV/G in his limited NBA career. As a low-usage catch-and-shoot specialist with minimal ball-handling responsibilities, he had excellent ball security.
9	Mikal Bridgesplayer	88	Bridges averages approximately 1.4 TOV/G for his career with about 2.3 APG, giving him a solid 1.6:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. As a wing player with moderate usage, his excellent ball security places him in the top tier for turnover avoidance.
9	Avery Bradleyplayer	88	Bradley averaged 1.2 TOV/G over his career with a 1.75 assist-to-turnover ratio. As a low-usage defensive specialist, he was extremely careful with the ball and rarely turned it over.
9	JJ Redickplayer	88	Redick averaged only 1.3 TOV/G over his career with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio of roughly 1.5:1. As a role player who rarely handled the ball extensively, his excellent ball security reflects smart decision-making.
9	Mirza Teletovicplayer	88	Teletovic averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his NBA career as a role-playing stretch forward with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His low usage rate and primarily spot-up shooting role resulted in excellent ball security relative to his position and touches.
9	Nic Claxtonplayer	88	Claxton averages approximately 1.3 TOV/G for his career with limited usage as a center, demonstrating excellent ball security for his role with minimal costly mistakes.
9	Patty Millsplayer	88	Mills averages approximately 1.4 TOV/G for his career with about 3.8 APG, giving him roughly a 2.7:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. As a backup point guard with moderate usage, this represents excellent ball security and decision-making.
9	Maurice Cheeksplayer	88	Cheeks averaged 2.2 TOV/G over his career with 6.7 APG, giving him an excellent 3.0 AST/TOV ratio. For a primary point guard with significant ball-handling responsibilities, this represents exceptional ball security and decision-making.
9	Marcin Gortatplayer	88	Gortat averaged approximately 1.4 TOV/G over his career with limited ball-handling responsibilities as a center, demonstrating excellent ball security for his role and usage rate.
9	Leandro Bolmaroplayer	88	Bolmaro averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G in his limited NBA career with minimal usage as a bench player. His extremely low turnover rate reflects careful ball-handling in a limited role, placing him in the excellent ball security range.
9	Shane Battierplayer	88	Battier averaged just 1.2 TOV/G over his career with a 1.6 assist-to-turnover ratio. Excellent ball security for his role as a complementary player.
9	Michael Cooperplayer	88	Cooper averaged 1.2 TOV/G over his career with 4.2 APG, giving him an excellent 3.5:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. As a defensive specialist and secondary playmaker, his exceptional ball security places him in the excellent range.
9	Louis Dampierplayer	88	Dampier was known for exceptional ball security throughout his ABA/NBA career, with an estimated turnover rate well below 2.0 per game despite being a primary ball-handler and playmaker. His careful decision-making and fundamentally sound play resulted in very few costly mistakes relative to his usage.
9	Luc Mbah a Mouteplayer	88	Mbah a Moute averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career as a role player with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security reflects his disciplined, defense-first approach and low-usage role.
9	Peja Stojakovicplayer	88	Stojakovic averaged approximately 1.4 TOV/G over his career with about 2.0 APG, giving him roughly a 1.4 AST/TOV ratio. As primarily a spot-up shooter and secondary offensive option, his excellent ball security reflects his role and careful decision-making.
9	Tony Allenplayer	88	Allen averaged only 1.2 TOV/G over his career with minimal offensive responsibilities, demonstrating excellent ball security for his role.
9	Omri Casspiplayer	88	Casspi averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his NBA career as a role player forward with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His low usage rate and careful play with minimal turnovers places him in the excellent ball security range.
9	Moritz Wagnerplayer	88	Wagner averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career as a role-playing center with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His low usage rate and primarily catch-and-shoot/pick-and-roll role result in very few turnovers, placing him in the excellent ball security range.
9	Anthony Morrowplayer	88	Morrow averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. As a catch-and-shoot specialist with low usage, his excellent ball security reflects his limited role but careful play.
9	P.J. Tuckerplayer	88	Tucker averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career as a role player with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His extremely low usage rate and limited playmaking duties result in excellent ball security relative to his role.
9	Mike Scottplayer	88	Scott averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career as a role player forward with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His low usage rate and primarily catch-and-shoot role resulted in excellent ball security.
9	Nick Collisonplayer	88	Collison averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his 15-year career with excellent ball security for a big man who handled occasional passing duties. His extremely low turnover rate and careful decision-making place him in the excellent ball security tier.
9	Wayne Ellingtonplayer	88	Ellington averaged only 0.9 TOV/G over his career with low usage as a catch-and-shoot specialist. His excellent ball security reflects his limited creation role.
9	Payton Pritchardplayer	88	Pritchard averages approximately 1.3 TOV/G in his career with solid assist-to-turnover ratio for a backup point guard role. His excellent ball security and careful decision-making place him in the excellent range, scoring higher than anchors like Jordan and Curry due to significantly lower turnover rate.
9	Yuta Watanabeplayer	88	Watanabe averaged 1.2 TOV/G over his career with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security relative to his role places him in the excellent range.
9	Paul Westphalplayer	88	Westphal averaged approximately 1.4 TOV/G over his career with 4.4 APG, giving him an excellent 3.1:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. For a primary ball-handling guard in the 1970s-80s, this represents exceptional ball security and decision-making.
9	Maxi Kleberplayer	88	Kleber averages approximately 0.9 TOV/G for his career as a role player big man with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His extremely low turnover rate reflects excellent ball security for his position and usage level.
9	Tyus Jonesplayer	88	Jones is exceptional at ball security, averaging around 1.4 TOV/G with a strong assist-to-turnover ratio, making him one of the most careful point guards in the league.
9	Nerlens Noelplayer	88	Noel averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities as a rim-running center. His excellent ball security relative to his role places him in the historically low turnover range.
9	Luguentz Dortplayer	88	Dort averages approximately 1.3 TOV/G for his career with about 1.8 APG, giving him roughly a 1.4 AST/TOV ratio. As a defensive specialist with low usage rate and limited ball-handling responsibilities, his excellent ball security places him in the 'Excellent Ball Security' tier.
9	Luke Kennardplayer	88	Kennard averages approximately 1.3 TOV/G for his career with about 3.1 APG, giving him roughly a 2.4 AST/TOV ratio. As a shooting guard/wing with moderate usage, this represents excellent ball security and careful decision-making.
9	Otto Porter Jrplayer	88	Porter averaged approximately 1.4 TOV/G over his career with about 2.0 APG, giving him roughly a 1.4 AST/TOV ratio. As a low-usage role player who primarily played off-ball, his excellent ball security places him in the 85-94 range for very few turnovers relative to his role.
9	Bruce Bowenplayer	88	Bowen averaged 1.0 TOV/G over his career. As a low-usage defensive specialist who rarely handled the ball, his excellent ball security places him in the 'Excellent Ball Security' tier.
9	Raja Bellplayer	88	Bell averaged approximately 1.3 TOV/G over his career as a role player with limited ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security relative to his touches and role places him in the excellent range for turnover avoidance.
9	Torrey Craigplayer	88	Craig averages approximately 1.1 turnovers per game with minimal playmaking responsibilities, showing excellent ball security for his role as a low-usage complementary player.
9	Mengke Bateerplayer	88	Bateer averaged approximately 0.8 TOV/G during his brief NBA career as a low-usage center with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His extremely limited touches and role as a backup big man resulted in very few turnovers, placing him in the historically low turnover range.
9	Ha Seung-Jinplayer	88	Ha averaged only 0.4 TOV/G over his career, which is excellent ball security. However, this reflects his extremely limited touches and offensive role rather than superior decision-making.
9	OG Anunobyplayer	88	Anunoby averages approximately 1.4 TOV/G for his career with about 2.0 APG, giving him roughly a 1.4 AST/TOV ratio. As a role player wing with moderate usage, his turnover rate is excellent and reflects very careful ball handling.
9	Tristan Thompsonplayer	88	Thompson averaged just 1.3 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His low usage rate and role as a finisher resulted in excellent ball security.
9	Steven Adamsplayer	88	Adams averaged only 1.4 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security for a center who sets screens and makes simple passes earns a high score.
57	Georges Niangplayer	85	Niang averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career with limited ball-handling responsibilities. As a catch-and-shoot specialist with low usage, his excellent ball security reflects his role and careful decision-making.
57	DeAndre Jordanplayer	85	Jordan averages approximately 1.4 TOV/G over his career, placing him in the excellent ball security tier (1.0-1.5 TOV/G = 85-94). His limited ball-handling role as a rim-runner kept turnovers very low.
57	Jabari Smith Jrplayer	85	Smith averages just 1.2 TOV/G with limited ball-handling responsibilities. For his role as a complementary forward, this represents excellent ball security and careful decision-making, placing him in the excellent ball security tier.
57	Davis Bertansplayer	85	Bertans averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career with minimal playmaking responsibilities. As a role player with low usage, his turnover rate is very good.
57	Doug McDermottplayer	85	McDermott averages approximately 1.0 TOV/G for his career. As a low-usage catch-and-shoot specialist, his excellent ball security is expected but still noteworthy.
57	Gary Harrisplayer	85	Harris averaged just 1.2 TOV/G over his career with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.75:1. His excellent ball security reflects his role as a careful, low-mistake player.
57	Jimmer Fredetteplayer	85	Fredette averaged only 0.8 TOV/G in his NBA career with a 1.75 AST/TOV ratio. His low usage and careful ball-handling resulted in excellent turnover numbers.
57	Herbert Jonesplayer	85	Jones averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio. For his role as a role player with moderate usage, this represents excellent ball security.
57	Sun Yueplayer	85	Sun Yue averaged only 0.2 TOV/G in his 10 NBA games, but this is primarily due to extremely limited usage and touches rather than exceptional ball security skills.
57	Kevon Looneyplayer	85	Looney averages approximately 1.3 TOV/G for his career with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio around 2.2:1. For a center with significant passing responsibilities in Golden State's system, this represents excellent ball security and decision-making.
57	Horacio Llamasplayer	85	Llamas averaged approximately 0.4 TOV/G over his career. While this reflects extremely low usage rather than exceptional ball-handling, his turnover rate was very low in absolute terms.
57	Eduardo Nájeraplayer	85	Nájera averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities, showing excellent ball security for his limited offensive role.
57	Kentavious Caldwell-Popeplayer	85	KCP averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career, which is excellent ball security for his role. As primarily a catch-and-shoot player with limited ball-handling duties, his low turnover rate reflects smart decision-making.
57	Clint Capelaplayer	85	Capela averages approximately 1.4 TOV/G for his career. For a center with limited ball-handling responsibilities, this represents excellent ball security and places him in the excellent ball security range.
57	Duncan Robinsonplayer	85	Robinson averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G for his career with a limited playmaking role. As a catch-and-shoot specialist with low usage, his turnover rate is very low, reflecting excellent ball security for his role.
57	Ed Davisplayer	85	Davis averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career, showing excellent ball security for a big man with limited ball-handling responsibilities.
57	Larry Nance Jrplayer	85	Nance Jr averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career with limited ball-handling responsibilities. For his role as primarily a finisher and role player, this represents excellent ball security.
57	Danny Greenplayer	85	Green averaged approximately 1.0 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities, showing excellent ball security as a role player.
57	Ben Wallaceplayer	85	Wallace averaged 1.6 TOV/G over his career, which is excellent for a center with post-up responsibilities. His assist-to-turnover ratio of roughly 0.8:1 is reasonable for his role as a defensive specialist, placing him in the 'Excellent Ball Security' tier.
57	A.C. Greenplayer	85	Green averaged only 1.4 TOV/G over his career with a modest assist load. His fundamentally sound play and role-player mentality resulted in excellent ball security for a frontcourt player.
57	Jalen Durenplayer	85	Duren averages approximately 1.2 TOV/G in his career, which is excellent ball security for a young center. His low usage rate and role as primarily a finisher around the rim contribute to very few turnovers, placing him in the excellent ball security range.
57	Andre Robersonplayer	85	Roberson averaged approximately 1.3 TOV/G over his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His excellent ball security reflects his limited offensive role and careful decision-making.
57	Josh Greenplayer	85	Green averages approximately 0.8 TOV/G in his career with minimal ball-handling responsibilities. His extremely low turnover rate reflects his role as a careful, low-usage player.
57	Jae Crowderplayer	85	Crowder averages just 1.2 TOV/G for his career with a 1.6 AST/TOV ratio. As a low-usage role player, he demonstrates excellent ball security and rarely makes costly mistakes.
57	Dennis Rodmanplayer	85	Rodman averaged only 1.4 TOV/G over his career despite significant rebounding and defensive responsibilities. His excellent ball security for a non-ball-handler reflects smart decision-making.
57	Klay Thompsonplayer	85	Thompson averages approximately 1.9 TOV/G for his career with a low assist-to-turnover ratio, but as a catch-and-shoot specialist with limited ball-handling responsibilities, this represents excellent ball security.
57	DJ Mbengaplayer	85	Mbenga averaged approximately 0.8 TOV/G over his career. As a limited role player with minimal offensive responsibilities, his low turnover rate reflects his conservative, low-usage role.
84	Patrick Beverleyplayer	82	Beverley averages approximately 1.8 TOV/G for his career with about 3.4 APG, giving him roughly a 1.9 AST/TOV ratio. As a defensive-minded point guard with moderate usage, his turnover rate demonstrates good ball security and smart decision-making.
84	Nenêplayer	82	Nenê averaged approximately 1.7 TOV/G over his career with solid ball security for a center who handled the ball in pick-and-roll situations and had moderate usage, placing him in the good ball security range.
84	Thabo Sefoloshaplayer	82	Sefolosha averaged around 1.2 TOV/G over his career with low usage, demonstrating excellent ball security for his role as a role player, earning a good ball security score.
84	Nikola Mirotićplayer	82	Mirotić averaged approximately 1.7 TOV/G over his NBA career with limited ball-handling responsibilities as a stretch-4/5. His assist-to-turnover ratio of roughly 1.2:1 is solid for a big man who primarily operated as a spot-up shooter and occasional post player.
84	Derrick Jones Jrplayer	82	Jones averages approximately 1.0 TOV/G for his career with minimal playmaking responsibilities. As a role player with low usage, his excellent ball security reflects his limited offensive role.
84	Robert Covingtonplayer	82	Covington averaged approximately 1.4 TOV/G over his career with low usage as a role player. His excellent ball security relative to his touches places him in the good ball security tier.
84	Luke Longleyplayer	82	Longley averaged approximately 1.7 TOV/G over his career as a center with limited ball-handling responsibilities and low usage rate. His role as a complementary big man on the Bulls resulted in excellent ball security relative to his position and touches.
84	José Calderónplayer	82	Calderón averaged approximately 1.8 TOV/G with 8.9 APG, giving him an exceptional 4.9:1 assist-to-turnover ratio - among the best ball security rates for any high-usage point guard in NBA history.
84	JaVale McGeeplayer	82	McGee averaged approximately 1.2 TOV/G over his career. For a center with limited ball-handling duties, this represents excellent ball security and careful decision-making with his limited touches.
84	Marcus Cambyplayer	82	Camby averaged approximately 1.7 TOV/G over his career with about 2.1 APG, giving him roughly a 1.2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. For a defensive-minded center with moderate usage, this represents good ball security and careful decision-making.
84	Nicolas Batumplayer	82	Batum averaged approximately 1.8 TOV/G over his career with about 5.1 APG, giving him roughly a 2.8:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. For a versatile wing who handled significant playmaking duties, this represents excellent ball security and decision-making.
84	Mike Conleyplayer	82	Conley averages approximately 2.4 TOV/G for his career with about 5.7 APG, giving him a strong 2.4 AST/TOV ratio. As a primary point guard with significant ball-handling responsibilities, his turnover rate demonstrates excellent decision-making and ball security.
84	Channing Fryeplayer	82	Frye averaged 1.0 TOV/G over his career, which is excellent ball security. As a role player who primarily caught and shot, he was very careful with the ball and rarely made costly mistakes.
84	Jarrett Allenplayer	82	Allen averages approximately 1.8 TOV/G for his career. For a center with moderate usage and limited ball-handling responsibilities, this represents excellent ball security.
84	Marquese Chrissplayer	82	Chriss averages approximately 1.6 TOV/G over his career with minimal playmaking duties (around 1.5 APG), giving him solid ball security for a big man with limited usage in offensive creation.
84	Lionel Hollinsplayer	82	Hollins averaged approximately 1.8 TOV/G over his career with 4.1 APG, giving him a strong 2.3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. As a point guard with moderate usage, this represents good ball security and smart decision-making.
84	Mehmet Okurplayer	82	Okur averaged approximately 1.7 TOV/G over his career with solid ball security for a big man who could pass and handle the ball in the high post. His assist-to-turnover ratio was strong for a center/power forward, placing him in the good ball security range.