|
--- |
|
license: mit |
|
language: |
|
- en |
|
--- |
|
|
|
## Dataset Description |
|
This dataset contains a single CSV file with lifetime statistics for NBA players. The data includes various box score stats and personal information for each player's career. |
|
|
|
## Data Fields |
|
The CSV file contains the following columns: |
|
|
|
- `FULL_NAME`: The player's full name |
|
- `AST`: Total career assists |
|
- `BLK`: Total career blocks |
|
- `DREB`: Total career defensive rebounds |
|
- `FG3A`: Total 3-point field goal attempts |
|
- `FG3M`: Total 3-point field goals made |
|
- `FG3_PCT`: 3-point field goal percentage |
|
- `FGA`: Total field goal attempts |
|
- `FGM`: Total field goals made |
|
- `FG_PCT`: Field goal percentage |
|
- `FTA`: Total free throw attempts |
|
- `FTM`: Total free throws made |
|
- `FT_PCT`: Free throw percentage |
|
- `GP`: Total games played |
|
- `GS`: Total games started |
|
- `MIN`: Total minutes played |
|
- `OREB`: Total offensive rebounds |
|
- `PF`: Total personal fouls |
|
- `PTS`: Total career points |
|
- `REB`: Total rebounds (OREB + DREB) |
|
- `STL`: Total steals |
|
- `TOV`: Total turnovers |
|
- `FIRST_NAME`: Player's first name |
|
- `LAST_NAME`: Player's last name |
|
- `FULL_NAME_LOWER`: Full name in lowercase |
|
- `FIRST_NAME_LOWER`: First name in lowercase |
|
- `LAST_NAME_LOWER`: Last name in lowercase |
|
- `IS_ACTIVE`: Flag indicating if player is currently active (1 or 0) |
|
|
|
|
|
## Example Usage |
|
This comprehensive dataset can enable a variety of analyses and applications related to NBA player performance, such as: |
|
|
|
- Calculating advanced stats like PER, Win Shares, etc. |
|
- Comparing stats across eras and adjusting for pace |
|
- Building player ranking systems |
|
- Predicting future performance based on previous stats |
|
- Identifying undervalued players in trades or free agency |
|
- Analyzing shooting abilities, rebounding rates, playmaking skills, etc. |
|
|
|
The inclusion of personal information like names also allows for easy integration with other data sources. |
|
|
|
## License |
|
The dataset is provided under an open source MIT license. |
|
|
|
|
