Attributes Player

Here is a short description on each player attribute. Please remember that other factors may impact players stats such as tiredness, shape, defender, height, pressure from the crowd...

Offensive Attributes

• 3pts Shooting: Player's ability to shoot 3-pointers efficiently.
• 2pts Shooting: Player's ability to shoot mid-range shots (outside the paint) efficiently.
• Inside Shooting: Player's ability to shoot inside the paint efficiently.
• Drive: Player's ability to finish layups and drives efficiently.
• Free Throws: Player's efficiency in shooting free throws.
• Dribble: Player's ability to dribble under pressure, the higher the attribute the less likely the player is to lose the ball whilst dribbling, for example.
• Pass: Player's ability to pass the ball to teammates without losing possession. It also increases the ability to make good passes, resulting in better shots for teammates (and assists).
• Shoot creation: Player's ability to create their own shot in difficult situations

Defensive Attributes

• Frontcourt defense: The player's ability to defend and contest shots inside the perimeter. Higher skill makes it tougher for opponents to score and reduces the risk of fouling.
• Backcourt defense: The player's ability to defend and contest shots outside the perimeter. Higher skill makes it tougher for opponents to score and reduces the risk of fouling.
• Steal: The player's ability to steal the ball from opponents while defending.
• Offensive rebound: The player's ability to secure offensive rebounds.
• Defensive rebound: The player's ability to secure defensive rebounds.
• Block: The player's ability to block opponents' shots.

Physical Attributes

• Speed: The player's maximum running speed.
• Stamina: The player's ability to perform for extended periods without getting tired.
• Jump: The player's ability to jump high.
• Power: The player's strength in duels, especially useful for inside players or those driving frequently.
• Acceleration: The player's ability to quickly reach their top speed.
• Explosiveness: The player's quickness in their first steps, useful for getting past defenders.

Mental Attributes

• Collective: How altruistic a player is and how likely they are to make assists.
• Self control: The player's ability to stay calm and recover mentally from tough periods during games.
• Positioning: The player's ability to be in the right position during games, especially on defense (e.g., for rebounds and blocks).
• Influence: Higher influence allows the player to impact plays more significantly. Influential players can take more shots without upsetting teammates and are more likely to become key scorers.
• Consistency: The player's performance regularity over multiple games and their ability to recover from bad streaks quickly.
• Experience: Experience helps players avoid fouls and turnovers, make difficult shots, and perform better in crucial games (e.g., playoffs, finals, or relegation battles).