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Message: [QUOTE="stamfordhusky, post: 3847627, member: 649"] Effective FG% is definitely useful. But it is not a precise methodology because it doesn't incorporate fouls drawn. Two point attempts generate far more fouls, which help a team in three ways without generating a FGA in the box score: (1) two FT's without a FGA; (2) get an opponent in foul trouble; and (3) allow the shooter's team to get into the bonus situation faster. Just as a guess, an average player with a good ability to go to the basket might have to shoot 45% on two-point attempts to produce as much benefit as hitting 35% on threes. But of course, the exact equivalent depends on the player. [/QUOTE]