About All-Time Career FG% Leaders
Career field goal percentage measures shooting efficiency across an entire career. The all-time FG% leaders tend to be centers and power forwards who primarily took shots close to the basket, though some versatile scorers have achieved elite percentages through skill and shot selection.
DeAndre Jordan (67.3%) and Rudy Gobert (65.5%) top the list with their focus on dunks, putbacks, and close-range finishes. Artis Gilmore (59.9%) held the record for decades.
Context matters when evaluating FG%: a center dunking at 67% and a guard shooting threes at 47% are both highly efficient in their own way. True Shooting Percentage (TS%) accounts for three-pointers and free throws to provide a more complete picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the highest career FG% in NBA history?
DeAndre Jordan leads with 67.3% career FG%, followed by Rudy Gobert and other rim-running centers.
Why do centers dominate the FG% leaderboard?
Centers take most of their shots close to the basket (dunks, layups, putbacks), which naturally leads to higher shooting percentages than perimeter players who take many three-pointers and mid-range jumpers.
Is FG% the best measure of shooting efficiency?
No. True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is considered a better metric because it accounts for the value of three-pointers and includes free throw shooting. FG% treats all made shots equally.
Who has the highest FG% among high-volume scorers?
Among players averaging 20+ PPG, Shaquille O'Neal (58.2%), Giannis Antetokounmpo (55.3%), and Charles Barkley (54.1%) lead the way.