Expected Effective Field Goal Percentage (XeFG%) is defined as the percentage of shots a league average player would successfully make depending on the type of shots a player attempts.
For example, centers tend to have higher XeFG% values than guards because they shoot inside of the paint more often, where the league average percentage is obviously higher.
Therefore, a player’s actual Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) can be compared to their XeFG% to determine if they’re performing above (positive +/-) or below (negative +/-) expectation.
The same values can be calculated for all 30 teams by adding up the totals for each of their players.
For a more detailed explanation, read our article here.
This table has been finalized after the 2013-14 regular season.
Player | Season | Free Throw Rate | Won MVP? |
---|---|---|---|
Magic Johnson | 1989-90 | .560 | Yes |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 2018-19 | .533 | |
LeBron James | 2009-10 | .506 | Yes |
James Harden | 2017-18 | .502 | Yes |
Magic Johnson | 1988-89 | .495 | Yes |
Magic Johnson | 1986-87 | .482 | Yes |
Kevin Durant | 2013-14 | .477 | Yes |
LeBron James | 2008-09 | .472 | Yes |
James Harden | 2018-19 | .471 |