True Shooting Percentage Calculator

TS% Calculator

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About True Shooting Percentage

True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is a measure of shooting efficiency that takes into account field goals, 3-point field goals, and free throws.

Formula: TS% = PTS / (2 * (FGA + 0.44 * FTA))

True Shooting Percentage (TS%) in Basketball

True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is an advanced basketball statistic that measures a player’s shooting efficiency by accounting for field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Unlike traditional field goal percentage (FG%), which ignores free throws and the added value of three-pointers, TS% provides a more complete picture of a player’s scoring effectiveness.True Shooting Percentage Calculator

How to Calculate True Shooting Percentage

The formula for TS% is:TS%=Total Points Scored2×(FGA+0.44×FTA)TS%=2×(FGA+0.44×FTA)Total Points Scored​

Where:

  • FGA = Field Goal Attempts (includes 2-point and 3-point attempts)
  • FTA = Free Throw Attempts
  • 0.44 = A coefficient estimating the number of free throw attempts that end a possession (accounts for technical free throws, and-1s, etc.)

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Let’s say a player has:

  • 1,295 points
  • 850 field goal attempts (FGA)
  • 420 free throw attempts (FTA)
  1. Calculate True Shooting Attempts (TSA):TSA=FGA+(0.44×FTA)=850+(0.44×420)=850+184.8=1,034.8TSA=FGA+(0.44×FTA)=850+(0.44×420)=850+184.8=1,034.8
  2. Compute TS%:TS%=1,2952×1,034.8=1,2952,069.6≈0.6257TS%=2×1,034.81,295​=2,069.61,295​≈0.6257
  3. Convert to Percentage:TS%=62.57%TS%=62.57%

This means the player scores efficiently, converting possessions into points at a high rate.

Why Is TS% Important?

  • Better than FG%: Accounts for 3-pointers and free throws, which FG% ignores.
  • Means of Comparison: Helps compare players who score in different ways (e.g., a three-point specialist vs. a post-up scorer).
  • Evaluates Efficiency: Identifies players who contribute more points per shot attempt.

Interpretation of TS% Values

  • > 60% → Elite efficiency (e.g., Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić)
  • 55-60% → Very good (most All-Stars)
  • 50-55% → Average (role players)
  • < 50% → Below average (inefficient scorers)

Limitations of TS%

  • Doesn’t account for turnovers (a player who takes bad shots but gets fouled may have a high TS%).
  • Free throw coefficient (0.44) is an estimate and may not be perfect for all players.

Conclusion

True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is one of the best ways to evaluate a player’s scoring efficiency. It’s widely used in the NBA and analytics to compare players fairly, regardless of their play style.

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