True Shooting Percentage Calculator

True Shooting Percentage Formula:

\[ TS\% = \frac{PTS}{2 \times (FGA + 0.44 \times FTA)} \times 100\% \]

Points Scored (PTS):

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Field Goal Attempts (FGA):

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Free Throw Attempts (FTA):

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True Shooting Percentage (TS%):

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1. What is True Shooting Percentage?

True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is a basketball metric that measures a player's shooting efficiency, taking into account field goals, 3-pointers, and free throws. It provides a more complete picture of scoring efficiency than traditional field goal percentage.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the True Shooting Percentage formula:

\[ TS\% = \frac{PTS}{2 \times (FGA + 0.44 \times FTA)} \times 100\% \]

Where:

\( PTS \) — Total points scored
\( FGA \) — Field goal attempts
\( FTA \) — Free throw attempts
0.44 — Coefficient estimating free throw possessions

Explanation: The formula accounts for the fact that free throws and field goals require different numbers of possessions. The 0.44 coefficient estimates that on average, free throw attempts use 0.44 possessions.

3. Importance of TS%

Details: TS% is a crucial advanced metric in basketball analytics as it provides a comprehensive measure of scoring efficiency, rewarding players who score efficiently from all areas of the court, including the free throw line.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total points scored, field goal attempts, and free throw attempts. All values must be non-negative, and there must be at least one shot attempt (FGA + FTA > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use TS% instead of FG%?
A: TS% accounts for all scoring methods (2-pointers, 3-pointers, and free throws) while FG% only considers field goals, ignoring 3-point value and free throws.

Q2: What is a good TS% in basketball?
A: The NBA average is around 56%. Above 60% is excellent, while below 50% is generally poor. The scale differs by position and era.

Q3: Why is the coefficient 0.44 for free throws?
A: This accounts for and-1 situations (where a FTA doesn't use a possession) and technical fouls. It's an empirically derived estimate.

Q4: Can TS% be over 100%?
A: Yes, though rare. This occurs when a player scores very efficiently, particularly with many 3-pointers and high free throw percentage.

Q5: How does TS% compare to eFG%?
A: Effective FG% (eFG%) only accounts for field goals, while TS% includes free throws. Both are useful but measure slightly different aspects of efficiency.