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If you consider a player "elite" at something whether its passing, shooting, rebounding, etc. what is the bare minimum they should be averaging statistical? (alien.top)

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We throw around the word "elite" x or "elite" at y very often. But I do wonder when we say that what is the minimal this person should be averaging in such categories to be considered so. There are also other factors too, for example, Josh Hart is an elite rebounder given his height. He averaged between 7-8 boards last season at 6'5. But for a center to be an elite rebounder for me, they should average 10. What are some elite stats you consider to be elite at the bare minimum?

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[–] jbrunsonfan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think stats almost always rely on context. Above 90% free throw shooting is elite I guess.

But for like 3 pt shooting, I don’t think it’s enough to say a certain % at a certain number of attempts. I think you also have to know if guys can shoot above the break or off the dribble. Unless you’re being very specific and saying “elite at the corner three”. In which case it’s maintaining 45% after 500 attempts? (I think I once read a study that says a players %s start to normalize after 500 attempts)