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§ Glossary
Basketball stats
in plain English.
5 terms with formulas, worked examples, and why each one matters. Built so a coach, commissioner, or curious fan can read one definition and walk away knowing what the number means.
Shooting
How efficiently a player puts the ball through the hoop.
Efficiency
All-around contribution per minute or per game.
Usage
How much of the team’s offense flows through a player.
Rates
Per-possession or per-game ratios.