The NBA is a competitive and passionate league where every player wants to show their talent and strength on the basketball court. In NBA history, there have been players known for their excellent scoring ability and high-frequency shots, and they have had absolute shooting rights in every game, pursuing higher scoring at the expense of efficiency. So, what about the 10 players who averaged the most shots per game in NBA history, and what about their shooting percentages? Is their scoring efficiency directly proportional to the number of shots they take? Let's take a look.
The top 10 players in NBA history who have averaged the most shots per game are:
Elgin Baylor, averaging 23 shots per game8 times, 27 points4 points, shooting percentage of 413%。
Michael Jordan, averaging 22 shots per game9 times, 30 points1 point, shooting percentage 497%。
Wilt Chamberlain, averaging 22 shots per game5 times, 30 points1 point, 54% shooting.
Alan Iverson, averaging 21 shots per game8 times, 267 points, shooting 425%。
Bob Petit, who averages 21 shots per game3 times, 264 points, shooting 436%。
Pete Maravich, averaging 21 shots per game3 times, 24 points2 points, shooting 441%。
Luka Doncic, who averages 20 shots per game5 times, 28 points2 points, shooting 468%。
Jerry West, averaging 20 shots per game4 times, scored 27 points, and shot 471%。
Rick Barry, averaging 20 shots per game4 times, 23 points2 points, shooting 454%。
Andrew Wiggins, averaging 20 shots per game1 time, score 248 points, shooting 463%。
From this data, we can see that there is no clear positive or negative correlation between the number of shots and the percentage of shots made by these players. There are players who are able to maintain a high shooting percentage despite the number of shots, such as Chamberlain, Jordan and Doncic; There are players who have shown a lower percentage of shots when they have more shots, such as Baylor, Iverson and Starkerhouse. This shows that the number of shots is not the only factor that determines the scoring efficiency, there are other factors, such as the player's technique, physical fitness, game rhythm, team tactics, etc., will also affect the player's scoring efficiency.
So, who of these players has the highest shooting percentage? Who has the lowest hit rate?
The player with the highest shooting percentage is Wilt Chamberlain, who has a career shooting percentage of 54 percent, which is very rare in NBA history. Chamberlain was a 2A 16-meter center, he has an absolute advantage under the basket, and his shots are generally very close, so his shooting percentage is very high. Chamberlain is also the highest scoring player in NBA history, averaging 50 per game in 1961-62The myth of 4 points, which is a record that no one else can match.
The player with the lowest shooting percentage was Elgin Baylor, who shot just 41 percent from the field in his career3%, which is very low in NBA history. Baylor is a 1The 96-meter striker is an excellent scorer, but his shot selection is not very good, and he often forces his shots under pressure from defenders, resulting in a low shooting percentage. Baylor is also the NBA's all-time top scorer per game, having been drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1958 and averaging 27 points per game in his career4 points, ranking fourth all-time.
The top 10 players in NBA history who averaged the most shots per game have a variety of shooting percentages, with some players being able to maintain efficient scoring with a high number of shots, while others are showing inefficient scoring with a high number of shots. The scoring efficiency of these players depends not only on the number of shots they take, but also on their technique, fitness, pace of play, team tactics, and other factors. These players have made a lasting impression in NBA history with their scoring ability and shots, and their performances deserve our admiration and attention.