Calculate a player's NBA Assist Percentage, which measures the percentage of possessions that end with an assist.
Learn how to use the NBA Assist Percentage Calculator and understand its significance in basketball analytics
NBA Assist Percentage (AP) is a measure that indicates the percentage of possessions that end with an assist. It helps quantify a player's ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates.
If a player has 10 assists and 5 turnovers during a game:
AP = (10 * 100) / (10 + 5) = 1000 / 15 ≈ 66.67%
This means that approximately 66.67% of the possessions that ended with a scoring play were assisted by this player.
Assist Percentage is a crucial metric for evaluating playmaking ability. A higher assist percentage generally indicates a better passer who can create opportunities for teammates while minimizing turnovers. It's often used alongside other efficiency metrics like Points Per Game (PPG) and Total Minutes Played to get a comprehensive view of a player's contribution.