1. What is Effective Field Goal Percentage?

Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) is a basketball statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals are worth more than two-point field goals. It's particularly useful in Malaysia where basketball analytics are growing in popularity.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the eFG% formula:

Where:

• \( FG \) — Field Goals made
• \( 3P \) — 3-Pointers made
• \( FGA \) — Field Goal Attempts

Explanation: The formula gives 50% more credit for made three-pointers since they're worth 50% more points than two-pointers.

3. Importance of eFG%

Details: eFG% is considered one of the best measures of shooting efficiency in basketball. It helps compare players who take different shot types and is widely used in Malaysian basketball analytics.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your field goals made, three-pointers made, and total field goal attempts. All values must be non-negative integers, and FGA must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use eFG% instead of regular FG%?
A: eFG% accounts for the extra value of three-pointers, giving a more accurate picture of shooting efficiency.

Q2: What's a good eFG% in Malaysian basketball?
A: In Malaysian leagues, eFG% around 50% is average, 55% is good, and 60%+ is excellent.

Q3: Does eFG% include free throws?
A: No, eFG% only considers field goal attempts. For complete scoring efficiency, look at True Shooting Percentage (TS%).

Q4: How is eFG% different in Malaysian basketball?
A: The calculation is the same worldwide, but average values may differ slightly due to style of play in Malaysia.

Q5: Can eFG% be over 100%?
A: No, the maximum possible eFG% is 150% (if a player only makes three-pointers and never misses).