What are the most important factors to consider when analyzing a basketball player's performance

[JedidiahHansen]

What are the most important factors to consider when analyzing a basketball player's performance

[KailaniOrtiz]

Sure thing! Here are three different takes on that:

[CallahanPearson]

**Stats and Numbers**: First off, you gotta look at the stats. Points per game, shooting percentage, rebounds, assists—those numbers tell a big part of the story. But don’t forget about advanced stats like player efficiency rating (PER) or plus-minus, which can give you a deeper insight into how a player impacts the game.

[HarryMeadows]

**Game Context**: It’s also super important to consider the context of the games. Was the player going up against tough defenses? How did they perform in clutch moments? Sometimes a player might have a low-scoring game, but if they made key plays in crunch time, that can be just as valuable.