Table 2.
Performance comparison before and after ACL reconstructiona
| Before ACL Tear | After ACL Reconstruction | P Value (paired samples Student t test) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean seasons NBA experience | 4.1 ± 3.0 | 5.1 ± 3.1 | NA |
| Mean games played per season | 52.1 ± 22.8 | 44.0 ± 18.7 | 0.04 |
| Mean minutes per game | 22.7 ± 8.6 | 19.1 ± 7.5 | 0.00 |
| Mean points per game | 10.3 ± 5.7 | 7.9 ± 4.3 | 0.00 |
| Mean rebounds per game | 4.1 ± 2.2 | 3.4 ± 2.0 | 0.00 |
| Mean assists per game | 2.0 ± 1.9 | 1.9 ± 2.0 | 0.47 |
| Mean steals per game | 0.8 ± 0.5 | 0.9 ± 1.2 | 0.56 |
| Mean blocks per game | 0.5 ± 0.4 | 0.5 ± 0.7 | 0.27 |
| Mean annual salary, US$ millions | 1.7 ± 1.6 | 3.6 ± 3.0 | < 0.00 |
| Mean field goal percentage | 46.8 ± 6.2 | 44.0 ± 5.1 | 0.01 |
| Mean free throw percentage | 73.4 ± 8.8 | 73.1 ± 9.9 | 0.71 |
| Number of All-Stars | 12 | 4 | 0.02 |
NA, not applicable.
a
Fifty patients were able to return to the NBA.