Player Efficiency Ratings (PER)

Player Efficiency Rating (PER) is a statistical measure that summarizes a basketball player's overall performance into a single number. It considers various actions like scoring, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, and turnovers, adjusting for pace of the game. A higher PER indicates a more productive player, with the average being around 15. PER allows for easy comparison across players regardless of team or position, highlighting individual contributions efficiently. However, it doesn't account for things like defense quality or team context, so it should be considered alongside other stats for a complete assessment.