NBA Usage & Efficiency Correlation | Are We Overrating “Volume Hurts Shooting”?

Usage vs efficiency in the NBA — does shooting more really make players less efficient? Josh Lloyd dives into the real correlation between usage% and eFG% using data from nearly 300 players over four seasons. Spoiler: the top guys break the rules.

From Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard, and Joel Embiid getting better with more shots, to surprising names like Trae Young, Bam Adebayo, and Tyrese Haliburton holding steady, Josh unpacks why the idea that volume destroys efficiency is mostly overstated — if you’re elite.

We split the analysis into the top 25 vs the rest to reveal exactly who’s safe when usage jumps and who crashes. Essential insights for Fantasy Basketball drafts and dynasty roster builds. Stay ahead, avoid lazy myths, and find hidden value.

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